Meizu MX5 (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Meizu MX5 vs Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/11/2020 1:53 PM, updated: 2/25/2023 12:18 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018) X Meizu MX5 (16GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

20.7
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3150
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Samsung Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB) Compare Meizu MX5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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12 Advantages Meizu MX5 (16GB)	vs	9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core38% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+149 grams (5.22 ounces)21% Lighter	vs	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)13% Thinner	vs	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+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) 20.7MP159% 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
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+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)
Not supported	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)29% 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 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie 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	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3150 mAh	vs	+3300 mAh5% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

23 Common items in both devices

16GB (10GB available)

16 million

5.5"

Only digital zoom

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) 5MP

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	MX5 (16GB)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)
Other model names	Meizu MX5 Dual Sim M575U, Meizu MX5 M575M	Galaxy J7 2018 (Unlocked) SM-J737UZKAXAA
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	USA
Brand	Meizu	Samsung
Release date	8/1/2015	7/1/2018, Announced: 6/25/2018
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.7 x 149.9 millimeters (2.94 x 5.9 in)	76.2 x 153.2 millimeters (3 x 6.03 in)
Weight	149 grams (5.22 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)
System version	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI
⚙️ Processor
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6795T Helio X10 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6200 MP4 700Mhz	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	M575U model: UMTS 2100 M575M model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
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 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 66)
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, 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)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	20.7 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5248x3936 pixels	3264x2448 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/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.7 (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)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
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) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3150 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	31 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	768 hours (32 days)
➕ Other features
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 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, Gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	Meizu MX5 (16GB)	Galaxy J7 2018 (SM-J737U 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.36W/kg (head), 1.58W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered