Meizu M5 Note (64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7100 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Meizu M5 Note vs Samsung Galaxy Note 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/8/2017 9:08 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:03 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 2 X Meizu M5 Note (64GB) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7100 64GB) Compare Meizu M5 Note X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Meizu M5 Note (64GB)

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20 Advantages Meizu M5 Note (64GB)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7100 64GB)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core59% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR2
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+175 grams (6.13 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)16% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+401 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	267 PPI
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/2.2 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.6 (aperture)
+(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)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh29% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3100 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)
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

20 Common items in both devices

64GB (56GB available) / 64GB (58GB available)

16 million

5.5"

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Meizu M5 Note (64GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7100 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Meizu M5 Note (64GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7100 64GB)
Other model names	Meizu M5 Note 64GB/4GB M621Q, M621C, Meizu Meilan Note5	Galaxy Note II (3G) N7100, Samsung GT-N7100
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Meizu	Samsung
Release date	12/1/2016	9/27/2012
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.8 x 153.6 millimeters (2.98 x 6.05 in)	80.5 x 151.1 millimeters (3.17 x 5.95 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Meizu M5 Note (64GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7100 64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Meizu M5 Note (64GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7100 64GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Meizu M5 Note (64GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7100 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 (28nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412 (32nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T860 MP2	ARM Mali-400 MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Meizu M5 Note (64GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7100 64GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64GB (56GB available)	64GB (58GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Meizu M5 Note (64GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7100 64GB)
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) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	21/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100
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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 Note (64GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7100 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.6 (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	EIS: Digital stabilization
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	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Meizu M5 Note (64GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7100 64GB)
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 Note (64GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7100 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	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, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Meizu M5 Note (64GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7100 64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
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 [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO 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 Note (64GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7100 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Meizu M5 Note (64GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7100 64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	16 hours
Standby	feature not registered	890 hours (37.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Meizu M5 Note (64GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7100 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gray, Silver, Gold, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Metallic body • Flyme 6.0 OS • 2.5D screen glass • Fast Charging: 100% in 90min • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Titanium Gray, Marble White • Samsung TouchWiz interface • SoundAlive • S Pen stylus • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Meizu M5 Note (64GB)	Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7100 64GB)
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