Meizu M5 (32GB) vs BlackBerry Passport

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

1/8/2017 10:32 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:03 PM

Compare BlackBerry Passport X Meizu M5 (32GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3070
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points BlackBerry Passport Compare Meizu M5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

1440x1440

13
MP

2mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3450
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Meizu M5 (32GB)

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11 Advantages Meizu M5 (32GB)	vs	11 Advantages BlackBerry Passport
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+138 grams (4.83 ounces)41% Lighter	vs	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)16% Thinner	vs	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+5.2"16% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use	vs	70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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)
1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.26GHz 32bit Quad-core27% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
32GB (24GB available)	vs	+32GB33% More internal storage for applications and files
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1440x1440 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
282 PPI	vs	+453 PPI61% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
3070 mAh	vs	+3450 mAh12% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

22 Common items in both devices

3GB LPDDR3

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

(back) 13MP

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Meizu M5 (32GB)	BlackBerry Passport
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Model	Meizu M5 (32GB)	BlackBerry Passport
Other model names	Meizu M5 32GB/3GB M611A, M611D, M611Y, Meizu Meilan M5	AT&T BlackBerry Q30 Passport SQW100-1, RIM Windermere
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, (Europe), Hong Kong	feature not registered
Brand	Meizu	BlackBerry
Release date	11/1/2016	9/24/2014
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.8 x 147.2 millimeters (2.87 x 5.8 in)	90.3 x 128 millimeters (3.56 x 5.04 in)
Weight	138 grams (4.83 ounces)	194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Meizu M5 (32GB)	BlackBerry Passport
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~56.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1440x1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	453 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Meizu M5 (32GB)	BlackBerry Passport
System version	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	BlackBerry OS 10.2
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Meizu M5 (32GB)	BlackBerry Passport
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6750 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AA v1
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.26GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 520Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Meizu M5 (32GB)	BlackBerry Passport
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (24GB available)	32GB
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Meizu M5 (32GB)	BlackBerry Passport
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) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100 - USA: 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 800/850/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,20) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)	LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600
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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 (32GB)	BlackBerry Passport
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
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	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Meizu M5 (32GB)	BlackBerry Passport
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
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 (32GB)	BlackBerry Passport
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Meizu M5 (32GB)	BlackBerry Passport
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Meizu M5 (32GB)	BlackBerry Passport
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Meizu M5 (32GB)	BlackBerry Passport
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3070 mAh	3450 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	23 hours
Standby	feature not registered	444 hours (18.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Meizu M5 (32GB)	BlackBerry Passport
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Preto, Branco, Dourado, Verde, Azul • Cuerpo de policarbonato • Flyme 5.2 UI • Pantalla 2.5D contorneado • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, White • BBM 6 • Miracast • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Meizu M5 (32GB)	BlackBerry Passport
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered