Meizu MX5 (32GB) vs Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)

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Side by side comparison between Meizu MX5 vs Sony Xperia M2 Aqua phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/27/2018 10:11 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:02 PM

Compare Sony Xperia M2 Aqua X Meizu MX5 (32GB) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

20.7
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3150
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406) Compare Meizu MX5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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20 Advantages Meizu MX5 (32GB)	vs	7 Advantages Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core162% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+32GB (22GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+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 IPS LCD
+1080x1920 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+401 PPI75% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	229 PPI
+5.5"15% Larger screen	vs	4.8"
+(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
+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) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3150 mAh37% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2300 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Android 5.0.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
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
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices

149 grams (5.22 ounces)

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera

4G LTE

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Meizu MX5 (32GB)	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	MX5 (32GB)	Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)
Other model names	Meizu MX5 Dual Sim M575U, Meizu MX5 M575M	T-Mobile Sony Xperia M2 Aqua 4G, Sony D2406
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	USA
Brand	Meizu	Sony
Release date	8/1/2015	9/1/2014
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)	72 x 140 millimeters (2.83 x 5.51 in)
Weight	149 grams (5.22 ounces)	149 grams (5.22 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Meizu MX5 (32GB)	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	229 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 (32GB)	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)
System version	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Meizu MX5 (32GB)	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6795T Helio X10 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR G6200 MP4 700Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Meizu MX5 (32GB)	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Meizu MX5 (32GB)	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)
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	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 850/1700/1900/2100
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 Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 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 (32GB)	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)
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/2.4 (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	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)	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
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 (32GB)	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)
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
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Meizu MX5 (32GB)	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)
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	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (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 (32GB)	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Meizu MX5 (32GB)	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3150 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	640 hours (26.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Meizu MX5 (32GB)	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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 • Sony Exmor RS sensor • ANT+ • Miracast
☢️ Radiation rate
	Meizu MX5 (32GB)	Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.69W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.66W/kg (head), 0.86W/kg (body)