Meizu MX5 (16GB) vs Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)

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Side by side comparison between Meizu MX5 vs Nokia Lumia 1520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/12/2017 8:15 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:02 PM

Compare Nokia Lumia 1520 X Meizu MX5 (16GB) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

20.7
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3150
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940) Compare Meizu MX5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

20.1
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Meizu MX5 (16GB)

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17 Advantages Meizu MX5 (16GB)	vs	9 Advantages Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core43% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+149 grams (5.22 ounces)40% Lighter	vs	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)14% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+401 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	367 PPI
+(back) 20.7MP3% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 20.1MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+1/2.3" inches9% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.5" inches
+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+32GB (28GB available)180% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
5.5"	vs	+6"9% Larger screen
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
3150 mAh	vs	+3400 mAh8% 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
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

25 Common items in both devices

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / Autofocus

4G LTE

150 Mbps

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	MX5 (16GB)	Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Other model names	Meizu MX5 Dual Sim M575U, Meizu MX5 M575M	AT&T Nokia Lumia 1520 RM-940, Nokia Beastie
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	USA
Brand	Meizu	Nokia
Release date	8/1/2015	11/1/2013
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.7 x 149.9 millimeters (2.94 x 5.9 in)	85.4 x 162.8 millimeters (3.36 x 6.41 in)
Weight	149 grams (5.22 ounces)	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
System version	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop	Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3
Firmware update	feature not registered	Windows Phone 8.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6795T Helio X10 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6200 MP4 700Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	32GB (28GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
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	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	M575U model: UMTS 2100 M575M model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
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 Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Back camera (main camera)	20.7 megapixels	20.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5248x3936 pixels	5376x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.5" inches
Pixel size	1.2µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face 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 MX5 (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
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.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + 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) + MIMO
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)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
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 MX5 (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-4BW
Battery capacity	3150 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	25 hours (1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	768 hours (32 days)
➕ Other features
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
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, Yellow, Red • Windows Phone 8 Black UI • Qi Wireless Charging • Dolby Digital • USB On-the-go 1.3 • 7GB SkyDrive • Nokia PureMotion HD+ ClearBlack display • Nokia PureView camera • Carl Zeiss optics • Dual capture camera • Panorama photo • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	Nokia Lumia 1520 (4G 32GB RM-940)
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