Meizu MX5 (32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)

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Side by side comparison between Meizu MX5 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Value Edition phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/26/2015 8:22 PM, updated: 2/11/2023 6:40 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Value Edition X Meizu MX5 (32GB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

20.7
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3150
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Samsung Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515) Compare Meizu MX5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Meizu MX5 (32GB)

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15 Advantages Meizu MX5 (32GB)	vs	9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core65% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.9GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (22GB available)144% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (9GB available)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)4% Thinner	vs	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+5.5"10% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(back) 20.7MP62% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+1/2.3" inches35% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3.1" inches
+(front) 5MP143% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3150 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2600 mAh
+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
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
149 grams (5.22 ounces)	vs	+130 grams (4.55 ounces)15% Lighter
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
401 PPI	vs	+441 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
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	+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

23 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 / HDR photo/video only main camera

f/2.2 (aperture)

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Meizu MX5 (32GB)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	MX5 (32GB)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Other model names	Meizu MX5 Dual Sim M575U, Meizu MX5 M575M	Galaxy S4 GT-i9515, Galaxy S4 VE, Samsung Altius
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Meizu	Samsung
Release date	8/1/2015	4/1/2014, Announced: 3/15/2013
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)	69.8 x 136.6 millimeters (2.75 x 5.38 in)
Weight	149 grams (5.22 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Meizu MX5 (32GB)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Meizu MX5 (32GB)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
System version	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Meizu MX5 (32GB)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6795T Helio X10 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064AB) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.9GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6200 MP4 700Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Meizu MX5 (32GB)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	16GB (9GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Meizu MX5 (32GB)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
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) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	100/50 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 Cat3 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
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 (32GB)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Back camera (main camera)	20.7 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5248x3936 pixels	4128x3096 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/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	1.2µm pixel	1.14µm pixel
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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Meizu MX5 (32GB)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Meizu MX5 (32GB)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
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, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Meizu MX5 (32GB)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	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	4.1 + 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 WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Meizu MX5 (32GB)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Meizu MX5 (32GB)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3150 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	17 hours
Standby	feature not registered	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Meizu MX5 (32GB)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
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: Black, Gray, White, Gold • Flyme OS 4.5 UI • Fast battery charging: 60% in 40min	• Colors: White Frost, Black Mist • Dual Shot camera • USB OTG On-The-Go • mDNIe • WiFi dual-band • S-Voice • Group Play • Smart Stay eye tracking • Dropbox (50GB)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Meizu MX5 (32GB)	Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.88W/kg (head), 1.32W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.285W/kg (head), 0.399W/kg (body)