Meizu MX5 (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S)

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Side by side comparison between Meizu MX5 vs Samsung Galaxy A8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/23/2015 4:38 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:02 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A8 X Meizu MX5 (16GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

20.7
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3150
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S) Compare Meizu MX5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S)

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9 Advantages Meizu MX5 (16GB)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core80% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 32bit Octa-core
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+149 grams (5.22 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	151 grams (5.29 ounces)
+401 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	386 PPI
+(back) 20.7MP30% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+3150 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3050 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+32GB (25GB available)150% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	vs	+5.9 millimeters (0.23 inches)29% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
5.5"	vs	+5.7"4% Larger screen
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)16% 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
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Digital TVAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
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

30 Common items in both devices

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Only digital zoom

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

(front) 5MP

+23 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	MX5 (16GB)	Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S)
Other model names	Meizu MX5 Dual Sim M575U, Meizu MX5 M575M	Samsung Galaxy A8 A800S (4G LTE)
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	South Korea
Brand	Meizu	Samsung
Release date	8/1/2015	7/24/2015
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	5.9 millimeters (0.23 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.7 x 149.9 millimeters (2.94 x 5.9 in)	76.8 x 158 millimeters (3.02 x 6.22 in)
Weight	149 grams (5.22 ounces)	151 grams (5.29 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	386 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S)
System version	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6795T Helio X10 (28nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5430 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6200 MP4 700Mhz	ARM Mali-T628 MP6 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	32GB (25GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Not supported	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S)
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	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	M575U model: UMTS 2100 M575M model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000	UMTS 850/1900/2100
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 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 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)	Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S)
Back camera (main camera)	20.7 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5248x3936 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.2µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF: laser 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	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)	Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S)
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)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Digital TV
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S)
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	4.1 + 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 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)	Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3150 mAh	3050 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	18 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S)
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, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • T-DMB TV (Korea)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	Galaxy A8 (SM-A800S)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.191W/kg (head), 1.46W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.256W/kg (head), 0.576W/kg (body)