Meizu M5 (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Meizu M5 vs Samsung Galaxy SL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/8/2017 9:55 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:22 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy SL X Meizu M5 (16GB) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3070
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB) Compare Meizu M5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

478MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Meizu M5 (16GB)

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23 Advantages Meizu M5 (16GB)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core189% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+2GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	478MB LPDDR
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)32% Thinner	vs	10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT SuperClear LCD
+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+282 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+5.2"30% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 13MP160% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)5 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (720x480)
+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3070 mAh86% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1650 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
16GB (9GB available)	vs	+16GB (13GB available)44% More internal storage for applications and files
138 grams (4.83 ounces)	vs	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)5% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

16 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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📱 Model features
	Meizu M5 (16GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Meizu M5 (16GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Other model names	Meizu M5 16GB/2GB M611A, M611D, M611Y, Meizu Meilan M5	Samsung Galaxy SL i9003
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, (Europe), Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Meizu	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2016	3/19/2011
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	10.59 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.8 x 147.2 millimeters (2.87 x 5.8 in)	64.2 x 123.7 millimeters (2.53 x 4.87 in)
Weight	138 grams (4.83 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Meizu M5 (16GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT SuperClear LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Meizu M5 (16GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
System version	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Meizu M5 (16GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6750 (28nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 520Mhz	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Meizu M5 (16GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	478MB LPDDR
Internal storage	16GB (9GB available)	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Meizu M5 (16GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 800/850/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,20) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Meizu M5 (16GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	VGA (720x480) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Meizu M5 (16GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Meizu M5 (16GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Meizu M5 (16GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Meizu M5 (16GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Meizu M5 (16GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB575152LU
Battery capacity	3070 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	7.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	550 hours (22.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Meizu M5 (16GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Preto, Branco, Dourado, Verde, Azul • Cuerpo de policarbonato • Flyme 5.2 UI • Pantalla 2.5D contorneado • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black on silver • HD 720p video recording with update Android Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Meizu M5 (16GB)	Galaxy SL (GT-i9003 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.336W/kg (head), 0.499W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.31W/kg (head), 0.828W/kg (body)