Meizu MX5 (16GB) vs LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Meizu MX5 vs LG Nexus 5X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/21/2015 6:54 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:02 PM

Compare LG Nexus 5X X Meizu MX5 (16GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

20.7
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3150
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB) Compare Meizu MX5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12.4
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

8 Advantages Meizu MX5 (16GB)	vs	10 Advantages LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core32% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)4% Thinner	vs	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+5.5"6% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(back) 20.7MP67% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.4MP
+3150 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2700 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
149 grams (5.22 ounces)	vs	+136 grams (4.76 ounces)10% Lighter
401 PPI	vs	+424 PPI6% 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.
Android 5.0.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

31 Common items in both devices

16GB (10GB available)

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	MX5 (16GB)	Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Other model names	Meizu MX5 Dual Sim M575U, Meizu MX5 M575M	Google Nexus 5X, LG H790, LG Bullhead
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	USA, Mexico
Brand	Meizu	LG
Release date	8/1/2015	10/20/2015
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.7 x 149.9 millimeters (2.94 x 5.9 in)	72.6 x 147 millimeters (2.86 x 5.79 in)
Weight	149 grams (5.22 ounces)	136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
System version	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6795T Helio X10 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6200 MP4 700Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 418
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	M575U model: UMTS 2100 M575M model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 M575U: LTE 1800/2100 (Bands 1,3) M575M model: TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,20,25,26,29)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 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 MX5 (16GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	20.7 megapixels	12.4 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5248x3936 pixels	4056x3046 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	1.2µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF: laser 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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	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	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3150 mAh	2700 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	20 hours
Standby	feature not registered	420 hours (17.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 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, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gray, White, Gold • Flyme OS 4.5 UI • Fast battery charging: 60% in 40min	• Colors: Black, White, Light blue • Oleophobic coating • Fingerprint sensor • Sony IMX377 sensor camera • Laser autofocus camera • 1.55µm pixel size • Fast charging: up to 3h40min of use in 10min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
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