Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030) vs Meizu M5 Note (32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Mini vs Meizu M5 Note phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/8/2017 8:53 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:03 PM

Compare Meizu M5 Note X Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points Meizu M5 Note (32GB) Compare Motorola Droid Mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Meizu M5 Note (32GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

7 Advantages Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	vs	18 Advantages Meizu M5 Note (32GB)
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)35% Lighter	vs	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core37% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+32GB (24GB available)140% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)10% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
342 PPI	vs	+401 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+5.5"28% Larger screen
(back) 10.5MP	vs	+(back) 13MP22% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 5MP143% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.4.4 KitKat	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2000 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh100% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

25 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	Meizu M5 Note (32GB)
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Model	Droid Mini (XT1030)	Meizu M5 Note (32GB)
Other model names	Verizon Motorola DROID mini XT1030, Motorola XT1030	Meizu M5 Note 32GB/3GB M621C, M621Q, Meizu Meilan Note5
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
Brand	Motorola	Meizu
Release date	8/26/2013	12/1/2016
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	61.3 x 121.3 millimeters (2.41 x 4.78 in)	75.8 x 153.6 millimeters (2.98 x 6.05 in)
Weight	130 grams (4.55 ounces)	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	Meizu M5 Note (32GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	342 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	Meizu M5 Note (32GB)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	Meizu M5 Note (32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320	ARM Mali-T860 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	Meizu M5 Note (32GB)
RAM memory	2GB	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	32GB (24GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	Meizu M5 Note (32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 13)	LTE Cat6 800/850/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,20) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	Meizu M5 Note (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	10.5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4320x2432 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (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
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	Meizu M5 Note (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (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
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	Meizu M5 Note (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
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.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	Meizu M5 Note (32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	S-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	Meizu M5 Note (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	Meizu M5 Note (32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	26 hours (1.1 days)	feature not registered
Standby	336 hours (14 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	Meizu M5 Note (32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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 • HAC M3/T3 • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Gray, Silver, Gold, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Metallic body • Flyme 6.0 OS • 2.5D screen glass • Fast Charging: 100% in 90min • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	Meizu M5 Note (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.02W/kg (head), 0.53W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered