The Chinese Meizu launched a bunch of smartphones last year, most of them with large 5.5-inch screens. Now this is a very popular phone format, because we all live in social networks, not apart from the mobile Internet.
The hit of sales was the Meizu M3 Note, which appeared in the spring and staked out the title of people's favorite for a long time. Not very expensive, all functions are in place, and even looks more expensive than its price. After the plastic Meizu M2 Note, it has become almost a design miracle. Then they showed Meizu U20 and M3E of similar sizes, in my opinion, the most successful continuation will be Meizu M5 Note.
Good looking
The Meizu M5 Note is similar in size to the M3 Note, but the body has become more angular, here they abandoned the plastic inserts at the top and bottom, thin strips of antennas run across the metal shell. It's hard to tell the difference from the photos, but if you hold the devices in your hands, you will immediately feel that the M5 Note has a higher build level. For example, on the M3 Note, you feel the transition between the notorious inserts when you slide your finger across the body, while on the M5 Note this is not.
The phone is pleasant to hold in hand, it is well assembled and does not look like a budget model. In general, the Chinese are great, manufacturers last year set a new standard when devices for $ 100-150 get solid metal cases and they look no worse than the flagships.
The layout of the buttons has not changed, everything is in its place. Below the screen is a button that distinguishes between pressing and touching, Meizu has an original control system in the menu. It also has a built-in fingerprint scanner for data protection. The sensor works quickly and accurately, there are problems with wet fingers, if you wash your hands and immediately pick up the phone, but this is particular.
It's good that we kept the light indicator, it is located on the right above the screen. On the front, the Meizu M5 Note can be easily confused with another Meizu - they all look the same, but this has already become the norm. Here's for iPhone comparisons 6s Plus, Meizu looks even neater due to the symmetrically located sensors next to the earpiece.
The dimensions are comfortable, the phone is not ultra-thin, but not thick (8.1 mm thick), it weighs an adequate 175 grams, comparable, for example, to the Google Pixel XL.
The headphone jack has moved from the top to the bottom, it has become more convenient. Let me explain why. When you hold the phone in your hand and listen to music on wired headphones, then, putting the M5 Note in your pocket, the plug sticks out. In M3 Note, on the contrary, it looks inside the pocket, you have to bend the wire. It seems like a trifle, but with the updated version it has become more convenient to live.
Colorful screen
The screen is normal, from old model in terms of characteristics, it does not differ. Resolution 1080x1920, IPS-panel with pleasing to the eye colors, the display is covered with glass with the so-called 2.5D effect. The oleophobic coating is good, the finger glides on the screen, traces and prints are easy to remove.
Medium camera
In terms of specs, the Meizu M5 Note offers the same 5 megapixels on the front and 13 megapixels on the back as the M3 Note, but there is a different module.
In terms of shooting quality, both phones are comparable, I can't say that you will feel the difference if you switch from M3 Note to M5 Note. I would look towards the older Meizu models if a better camera is needed.
Where it "yellows", there is M5 Note (on the right), and on the left is a picture on M3 Note in cold colors.
Iron would be more powerful
Meizu M5 Note is not a step forward on the filling, MediaTek processor It's time to replace Helio P10 with something newer and more powerful, competitors are breathing in the back, and some are already moving forward. There will be versions with 3/16 and 3/32 GB of memory, and there will also be a top-end version with 4/64 GB.
If last year Helio P10 was just right, now something more powerful is needed to compete with the ubiquitous Xiaomi. However, all games are played here, if you do not set the maximum graphics settings, after all, this is not a flagship, but a phone for $ 150.
A phone with two slots for SIM-cards, in place of the second card you can put a memory card. There is no NFC chip in the phone, you need to connect headphones and speakers in the old and proven way.
The Meizu M5 Note runs Android 6.0, embellished with its own Flyme OS. It is simple and minimalistic, perhaps even too much. An update to Flyme 6 is coming soon, but for now the phone is running on version 5 of the system. Some are fans of Meizu only because of this convenient shell.
Meizu sells smartphones without installed applications and Google services... I know people who do not take advantage of such opportunities at all, but I suspect that they are a minority. But much more of those who receive mail in Gmail every day are building a road along google maps and enjoys other benefits of civilization. Considering that Meizu is a Chinese brand, there are no dissatisfied in the home market at all, and for international sales, each smartphone receives a separate service installer in the firmware. Push the button, got Google play, then everything is as usual.
2 days working
It's rather strange that microUSB was added to the 2017 model (the phone was presented at the very end of the last year, 2016). On the one hand, for many buyers, USB-C is an inevitable evil, because the chargers and cables need to be changed, but on the other, it is the future and progress. It is corny convenient to connect the cable to either side.
The battery, compared to the M3 Note, slightly lost in capacity, but the results are the same, I have enough charging for 2 days of work with more or less active use. If you do not let go of the phone, plunged into the Internet, it will be discharged in a day, games will run out of battery in 5 hours. An important point - there was a fast charging mCharge, the phone charges 50% in half an hour, and up to 100% in 1.5 hours. In comparison, the Meizu M3 Note fully charges in 2.5 hours.
Issue price
Meizu has not yet said how much the M5 Note will cost in Russia. In China, prices start from $ 130 for the younger version (3/32 GB) to $ 220 for the older version (4/64 GB).
Meizu M3 Note is on sale in Russia officially, it costs 16,990, if you look in the direction of official deliveries, "gray" options will cost much less, about 9,000 rubles.
Why is the M5 Note better?
- New design, smart phone looks more expensive
- There is a version with 4 GB random access memory
- Android 6.0 and Flyme 6
- Fast charging
Outcomes
Meizu M3 Note was and remains a very successful model in the series smartphones Meizu and what will happen to the M5 Note? I don’t know yet how much it will cost in Russia, a lot depends on the price. If you have an M3 Note, then there is no point in changing it to an M5 Note, unless you are bored with the design.
If it appears at the same prices as the M3 Note, success is assured. But Meizu is not the only one who has learned how to make inexpensive smartphones with a good balance of price and quality. There are Xiaomi and Huawei - which also rely on online sales, thus keeping attractive price tags.
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The choice between Meizu M5 and Meizu m5 note comes down not only to the screen diagonal. Battery capacity differs significantly, and as tests show, the difference affects the time autonomous work... Smartphones are built on different chipsets, and although both processors belong to the "budget", the performance of Meizu m5 note is higher, albeit with some reservations. Despite the same characteristics of the cameras, Meizu m5 note takes pictures a little better, and we will also talk about this in our comparative review.
Meizu m5 note vs Meizu M5: processor and speed
Both phones are built on 8-core MediaTek chipsets, which are manufactured in a 28nm process. You shouldn't expect high speed from processors. Their main task is to ensure acceptable operation of the operating system and several running applications.
| Meizu m5 note | Meizu M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 | MediaTek MT6750 |
| Technical process | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Number of Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Processor architecture | 8x ARM Cortex A53 | 8x ARM Cortex A53 |
| Clock frequency | 4x 1.8 GHz + 4x 1.0 GHz | 4x 1.5 GHz + 4x 1.0 GHz |
| Graphics Accelerator | Mali-T860MP2 700 MHz | Mali-T860MP2 520 MHz |
| RAM | 3/4 GB LPDDR3 933 MHz | 2/3 GB LPDDR3 666 MHz |
| Built-in memory | 16/32/64 GB | 16/32 GB |
| MicroSD slot | hybrid, up to 128 GB | hybrid, up to 128 GB |
| LTE Modem | Cat.6 300/50 Mbps |
Cat.6 300/50 Mbps |
In terms of hardware, the Meizu m5 note has several advantages at once. First, it costs more than powerful MediaTek Helio P10. Although the CPU chipsets use cores of the same architecture (ARM Cortex A53), the m5 note cores run on increased frequencies... Secondly, the Meizu m5 note comes with 3 or 4 GB of RAM, and the RAM is faster (933 MHz versus 666 MHz).
All of this has a positive effect on performance. The phone test results in the popular AnTuTu and GeekBench benchmarks clearly show that the Meizu m5 note is faster. Yes, the difference cannot be called colossal, but the fact remains: the computing power of the m5 note is about 20% higher, as well as the overall speed of the smartphone.
Meizu m5 note vs Meizu M5 in GeekBench 3 (multi-core)
Meizu m5 note vs Meizu M5 in GeekBench 3 (single-core)
Meizu m5 note vs Meizu M5 in AnTuTu 6
The Meizu m5 note and the graphics adapter are better, but here we see interesting results. The advantage of faster graphics is diminished by the higher screen resolution. Meizu M5 is ahead of the competitor in graphic tests GFX 3.1 is almost doubled, because at a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, the load on the Mali-T860MP2 is noticeably less. However, in another benchmark, BaseMark X, the Meizu m5 note comes out ahead.
Meizu m5 note vs Meizu M5 in GFX 3.1 Manhattan (onscreen)
Meizu m5 note vs Meizu M5 in GFX 3.1 Car Scene (onscreen)
Meizu m5 note vs Meizu M5 in BaseMark X
Conclusions. Overall speed works above for Meizu m5 note. If frame rate comes first for you, the M5 is the best choice for more comfortable gaming on a lower resolution display.
Meizu M5 and m5 note: battery and battery life
Here you need to compare not only the battery capacity, but also other factors, including the processor power, diagonal and screen resolution. The chipset manufacturing process will not affect battery life, since both chips are manufactured using 28nm technology. The clock speed of the cores is lower in the M5, and this is its advantage.
The diagonal and screen resolution of the M5 is also smaller, but can these factors compensate for the significantly lower battery capacity? The battery capacity of the Meizu M5 is 3070 mAh, while the Meizu m5 note has 930 mAh more.
| Meizu m5 note | Meizu M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3070 mAh |
| Fast charging | Pump Express 3.0, 24W | not supported |
| Autonomy rating | 98 hours | 76 hours |
| 3G calls | 34:38 | 15:26 |
| Internet | 16:16 | 10:27 |
| Video | 08:31 | 10:26 |
The overall rating of the autonomy of Meizu m5 note is much higher, which means that with economical use, the phone keeps the charge for almost a day longer. Talk time in 3G networks is 2 times higher, you can use the Internet much longer. An additional advantage Meizu m5 note is support fast charging by MediaTek technology. The phone comes with Charger power of 18 or 24 watts.
Output. In the battery round, the Meizu m5 note wins.
Display Meizu M5 and m5 note: specifications and tests
Both smartphones are built on IPS LCD screens, but that is where the similarities end. The owner of the Meizu m5 note gets a 5.5-inch Full HD display with a pixel density of around 400 ppi. The buyer of Meizu M5 will have to be content with HD resolution with a diagonal of 5.2 inches and a modest pixel density by today's standards - 282 ppi.
But the quality of the picture on the screen does not always correlate with the passport data. Image brightness, black depth, contrast, color fidelity and readability in the sun - these parameters affect the comfort of a phone more than pixel density and maximum resolution.
In terms of quality, the Meizu M5's screen is better, and better in almost all respects. Higher brightness and contrast, better black depth.
| Black cd / m2 | Brightness, cd / m2 | Contrast | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meizu m5 note | 0.614 | 463 | 754 |
| Meizu M5 | 0.453 | 480 | 1060 |
| Meizu m3 note | 0.520 | 425 | 816 |
| Meizu MX6 | 0.34 | 457 | 1344 |
| Meizu MX5 | 0.00 | 346 | ~ |
| Redmi 4 Prime | 0.475 | 528 | 1112 |
And one more important nuance. Meizu M5 uses full lamination technology to reduce glare and minimize light reflection from the display. Thanks to this, the readability of the screen in the sun has noticeably improved both in comparison with the M3 and in comparison with the Meizu m5 note / m3 note. According to this indicator, the phone is closer to the Meizu MX6 from the middle price category.
Readability factor in the sun
Output. The picture quality on the Meizu M5 display is noticeably higher, and its only drawback is the HD resolution.
Meizu m5 note or M5: cameras
Smartphone camera specifications are identical. Permission 13 megapixels, aperture f / 2.2... Supported HDR and panoramic shooting. Phase auto focus, rev optical stabilization, of course, needless to say. 5 megapixel selfie camera. Videos can be recorded at 30 frames per second and 1080 x 1920 pixels.
Pictures from smartphone cameras are characterized by good color saturation and accuracy, high contrast, good dynamic range and white balance. The advantage of cameras is the ability to adjust many shooting parameters in manual mode: shutter speed, ISO, exposure compensation, focal length.
Disadvantages are also common - high noise level, frequent problems with focusing accuracy and speed, lack of sharpness in different parts of the frame. Have Meizu cameras The M5 has another problem - the details are average. In the m5 note camera, the developers managed to improve the detail. Phones can cope with night and evening shooting with difficulty, but to put it bluntly, they can not cope. Examples of photos from smartphone cameras can be found on the links:
Headphone sound quality
Select phone with good sound in headphones - that's another problem. Devices with a dedicated audio chip are expensive, and in the middle and budget categories, the choice is complicated by the large number of motley contenders who cannot get a full-fledged listening experience.
Tests have shown that neither the Meizu m5 note nor the M5 can claim to be an audiophile's dream, but they sound good. When connected via a 3.5 mm jack to the amplifier, they produce clear sound. Non-linear distortion is amplified in the headphones. The Meizu m5 note has more pronounced harmonic distortion (which is not so critical for the sound quality), while the Meizu M5 has a higher intermodulation distortion coefficient (this is worse). The uniformity of the signal gain and the dynamic range of the Meizu m5 note are also better.
| CHO | Signal / Noise | DD | OIG | KII | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meizu m5 note | +0.02, -0.11 | -93.8 | 93.9 | 0.0042 | 0.0080 |
| Meizu m5 note (in headphones) | +0.12, -0.06 | -93.1 | 93.2 | 0.192 | 0.126 |
| Meizu M5 | +0.02, -0.11 | -93.3 | 93.2 | 0.0043 | 0.0086 |
| Meizu M5 (in headphones) | +0.73, -0.18 | -89.2 | 88.9 | 0.0076 | 0.415 |
| Meizu MX6 | +0.10, -0.03 | -94.2 | 94.0 | 0.0019 | 0.0064 |
| Meizu MX6 (in headphones) | +0.30, -0.07 | -92.5 | 93.0 | 0.810 | 0.271 |
| Meizu Pro 6 Plus | +0.05, -0.00 | -93.5 | 93.4 | 0.0052 | 0.010 |
| Meizu Pro 6 Plus (in headphones) | +0.18, -0.02 | -92.5 | 93.3 | 0.020 | 0.201 |
| Xperia XA1 | +0.17, -0.04 | -95.2 | 95.0 | 0.0028 | 0.0066 |
| Xperia XA1 (with headphones) | +0.63, -0.29 | -92.9 | 86.2 | 0.090 | 0.473 |
Design, body materials, interfaces, software
There are few differences here, Meizu smartphones generally differ little in terms of design. But Meizu m5 note has a case with a metal back; The M5 is assembled in a polycarbonate housing. Build quality on good level... Both there and there there is a proprietary multifunctional key mTouch, which has a built-in fingerprint scanner. Both smartphones came out with Android 6.0 with Flyme 5.2 proprietary shell. By wireless technologies and interfaces parity - characteristics in the table.
| Meizu m5 note | Meizu M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 3070 mAh |
| Frame | metal | polycarbonate |
| Dimensions (edit) | 153.6 x 75.8 x 8.2 mm | 147.3 x 72.8 x 8.2 mm |
| The weight | 175 g | 138 g |
| Operating system | Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| Firmware | Flyme 5.2 | Flyme 5.2 |
| Interface | microUSB v2.0 | microUSB v2.0 |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Wi-Fi | 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz |
| NFC | No | No |
| Infrared port | No | No |
| FM radio | No | No |
| Fingerprint scanner | on the front | on the front |
| release date | december 2016 | november 2016 |
Outcomes
Meizu m5 note is better... A smartphone has a more powerful processor, more RAM and, as a result, has an advantage in operating speed. Note the presence of a configuration with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory, which is not in the Meizu M5. The battery capacity is higher, as well as the autonomy. Fast charging supported. Higher sound quality in headphones, which in general can be called good for the budget segment.
Meizu M5 is cheaper, and this is its main advantage. The second argument in favor of the model can be a screen that is better in terms of brightness, black depth, contrast and readability in the sun.
If you have used or are using one of these smartphones, please leave a short review in the comments. We are ending our comparative review and thank you for your attention. Thank you all, we are always glad to see you on the pages of Five-Inches!
- Body materials: plastic, glass
- Operating system: Android 6, Flyme 5.x
- Networks: 2G, 3G, 4G (LTE) (two nanoSIM slots)
- Screen: IPS LCD, diagonal 5.2 ", resolution 1280x720 pixels (HD), ppi 282
- Platform: MediaTek MT6750
- Processor: eight-core, 64-bit, Cortex-A53 at a frequency of up to 1.5 GHz (two clusters of 4 cores)
- Graphics: Mali-T860 MP2
- RAM: 2/3 GB
- Storage memory: 16/32 GB
- Memory card slot: yes, microSD (instead of the second SIM card)
- Main camera: 13 megapixels, f / 2.2, phase detection autofocus, dual LED flash
- Front camera: 5 megapixels, f / 2.0
- Interfaces: Wi-Fi Dual-Band, Bluetooth 4.0 (A2DP, LE), microUSB connector (USB-OTG, USB-Host) for charging / synchronization, 3.5 mm jack for headset / headphones
- Navigation: GPS (support A-GPS), GLONASS
- Optional: fingerprint scanner, accelerometer, light sensor, proximity sensor
- Battery: 3070mAh
- Dimensions: 147.2 x 72.8 x 8 mm
- Weight: 138 grams
Contents of delivery
- Smartphone
- Network adapter by 2 A
- USB cable
- SIM-tray ejector
Introduction
The Chinese company Meizu was on a roll last year, which is why we saw announcements and presentations more often than any other company. The exception, perhaps, is the beloved Xiaomi - we tried to confuse users as much as possible with approximately the same gadgets in different price categories. In spite of Xiaomi, it is worth mentioning the "hellish" names of smartphones (Mi 3 / 4s / c / i, Pro, Note, Redmi 2/3 / X / S / A, and so on), in this regard, Meizu can still have at least some to figure it out.
Today we will talk about Meizu M5 - this is an analogue of M3s mini (in Russia it is called that way) with minimal changes (slightly bigger screen, slightly more capacious battery, plastic case). The prices for the devices are as follows: M5 costs 11,000 rubles and 13,000 rubles, and M3s mini - 12,000 rubles and 14,000 rubles.
The novelty is interesting in that it is one of the available Meizu gadgets in official retail. The parameters are not bad: there is an 8-core chipset, a camera with phase detection autofocus, a fingerprint scanner, dual-band Wi-Fi. I think the most remarkable thing is the variety of colors. The Meizu M5 smartphone is available in gold, blue, white, black and turquoise colors. At the moment, you can only buy gold, black and blue.
Design, dimensions, controls
The Meizu M5 smartphone is almost no different from other devices of the company. On the one hand, it is bad, since people are indignant and want variety, on the other, in a crowd, for example, in the subway, it is already easy to understand that a person is using Meizu (rounded body shapes, 2.5D glass, a characteristic large black eye of the main cameras, a mechanical Home button with a touch zone and a fingerprint scanner).
The other day after the presentation, I walked around Red Square, took pictures with Pro 6 Plus, tested different modes camera work. Two girls walked by, they asked me to take a couple of shots on their smartphones. Interestingly, one of the girls asked me about the Meizu phone that I was holding in my hands. When asked how she realized that it was Meizu, the young lady pointed out the characteristic features of the appearance of the company's gadgets described by me. Oh how! If you deviate a little more from the essence of the question: the ladies had an old Xperia Z, they shot horribly, so I photographed them on the "firmware" and sent the frames via Bluetooth.
Back to M5. The front panel is made of protected glass, the shape along the edges is 2.5D. There is a high-quality oleophobic coating, the finger glides easily, if the prints remain, they are erased without problems. There have been no deep scratches on the screen for several weeks.
The back cover is plastic. As far as I understand, the options in gold, blue and black are matte, well, or semi-matte, but in white and turquoise they are glossy. I think it is definitely worth considering either black or blue with turquoise, since the rest are quite commonplace.
We have a gadget in gold on our review. The lid is semi-matt, relatively slippery. During the test, small scratches appeared on it. It seems to me that over time, the plastic will wear out. I have long time was Note 2 in blue (glossy). For several months, the lid was covered with scratches, but due to the glossy finish, this was not noticeable.
As for the dimensions, they are relatively standard - 147.2x72x8 mm. For me, as it turned out, the main thing is the width. For example, in Pro 6 Plus it is 77 mm, so using the gadget on public transport or on the go is not very convenient, you have to intercept your smartphone. Meizu M5 weighs 138 grams.
On the front panel on top: an indicator of missed events (bright, visible from any angle of the smartphone), light and proximity sensors (functioning stably) and a speech speaker. The speaker is very loud, there are bass notes, there are also mids with high frequencies. It is very pleasant to listen to the interlocutor, the speaker is really high-quality, for a long time I have not met such even in more expensive gadgets.
Under the display is the familiar mechanical button with a capacitive touch zone and an mTouch 2.1 fingerprint sensor (there is a heart rate sensor). Pressing is average, the stroke is minimal, there is a "click" sound (higher than on the Pro 6 Plus).
On the bottom - 3.5 mm, microphone, microUSB and speakerphone; there are no elements on the top. On the left is a metal slot nanoSIM + nanoSIM or microSD + nanoSIM. On the right is a plastic power button and a volume rocker. Nice to use.
On the reverse side there are: a large camera eye, mounted flush with the body, a round two-color flash.
Comparative dimensions:
Meizu M5 and Meizu MX6
Meizu M5 and Meizu Pro 6 Plus
Meizu M5 and Apple iPhone 5
Display
The Meizu M5 uses a 5.2-inch screen. Let me remind you that in M1 / M2 Note the diagonal is 5.5 ", in MX4 - 5.36", and in MX4 Pro - 5.5 ", in Pro 5 - 5.7", in Pro 6 - 5.2 ", in M3S mini - 5". Physical screen size M5 - 65x115 mm, top frame - 16 mm, bottom - 15.5 mm, right and left - a little less than 4 mm. There is an anti-reflective coating.
The display resolution of the Meizu M5 is HD, that is, 720x1280 pixels, the density is 282 pixels per inch. The matrix is made using IPS technology without an air gap.
The maximum brightness of white is 468 cd / m2 (official data is 380), black is 0.42 cd / m2. Contrast - 1100: 1 (officially - 1000: 1).
The white line is the goal we are trying to achieve. The yellow line is the actual screen data. You can see that we are above the target curve at values between 0 and 100%, which means that at each value the image is overexposed. The yellow line is actually the average amount of red, green, and blue.
Average gamma value 2.
Judging by the level chart, blue is in abundance and red is in short supply.
At minimum brightness, the temperature is closer to 8500 K, on average - 8000 K.
Based on the diagram, the resulting data exceeds the sRGB triangle, especially in the light green area.
Many gray points are located outside the DeltaE = 10 radius, which indicates that other shades will be present in the grays.
The viewing angles are maximum, the picture is almost not distorted, at least visually.
If we compare the screen of the M5 and M3s mini, then the latter has more accurate colors, but the viewing angles are distorted.
Behavior in the light
Viewing angles
Battery
This model uses a 3070 mAh non-removable battery. Official data:
- Photo - 5 hours
- Games - 9 hours
- Conversations - 37 hours
- Music - 66 hours
When working with the device, the batteries were enough for about 13-14 hours. In a more gentle mode, the gadget works up to 24 hours.
In mode of watching a movie (HD), the battery runs out after about 7 hours and 20 minutes, in game mode, the battery lasts for about 3 hours 30 minutes, in sound playback mode at maximum volume - up to 50 hours. All measurements were taken at maximum brightness.
Unlike the top models, the M5, like the M3S mini, lacks fast charging. Power adapter - 5 V and 2 A.
Communication capabilities
The device is equipped with two nanoSIM slots. Both connectors support 3G / 4G (LTE CAT 6) networks in Russian frequencies: FDD-LTE / TD-LTE / TD-SCDMA / WCDMA / GSM.
Network types:
- 4G FDD-LTE (B1, B3, B5, B7, B20) - 2100 MHz, 1800 MHz, 850 MHz, 2600 MHz, 800 MHz
- 4G TD-LTE (B38, B40)
- 3G WCDMA (B1, B2, B5, B8)
- 3G TD-SCDMA
- 2G GSM (B2, B3, B5, B8)
The rest is standard: Wi-Fi b / g / n dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz / 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.0, microUSB connector (USB 2.0 with OTG support) for charging / synchronization. GPS navigation/ GLONASS works without problems.
Memory and memory card
The smartphone will be available in two versions:
- 2 GB of RAM (LPDDR3) and 16 GB of internal
- 3 GB of RAM (LPDDR3) and 32 GB of internal
Internal memory read speed (16 GB LPDDR3) - 52.8 MB / s, write - 9.5 MB / s.
There is support microSD cards up to 128 GB.
Cameras
The main module is 13 MP with phase focusing (5 lenses, aperture f2.2), and the front one is 5 MP (4 lenses, aperture f2.0). There is a dual LED flash with warm and cold glow.
The picture quality in the daytime completely satisfies me: accurate white balance, good dynamic range, relatively sharp picture. Focusing speed is fast thanks to phase detection autofocus. The accuracy is also excellent.
When it comes to shooting at twilight or simply in low light conditions, the camera shows an extremely poor result: there is a lot of noise, the image becomes blurry. However, practically all modules in the price category of devices up to 15,000 rubles behave in a similar way.
The front module is not too wide-angle. Photos are normal, relatively sharp.
Normal video - FullHD at 30 fps during the day and 20 fps at night. The picture is not bad, the focus is slow. The sound is loud, clear, the intelligibility is excellent, the sensitivity is good. The selfie camera writes FullHD - it is quite suitable for vlogs.
The usual manual settings for ISO, shutter speed, focus, exposure remained.
Sample photos Under CPU load, the case does not heat up much.
The smartphone is very fast, no microlags or system slowdowns. Meizu has perfected the Flyme shell quite well, although there are not so many functions in it.
With toys, everything is fine, I did not notice lags (at maximum settings).
The Antutu test scores a good number of points for a device for 12,000 rubles - 40,000 points.
The device works on operating system Google Android version 6.0. Flyme version is 5.2.10.0G.
Multimedia
Music player standard for Meizu, there is an equalizer.
I really liked the sound quality in the headphones: clean and elastic bass, excellent development of mid frequencies, highs do not squeak. The volume is very high.
The speaker also has a high volume. However, the player and standard tunes show mid and high frequencies.
The video player supports all possible formats of audio and video codecs, it has a choice of subtitles and audio tracks.
There is no radio in this model.
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Conclusion
The Meizu M5 smartphone left a good impression after testing. The device is compact enough, easy to use, fits well in the hand, fast for everyday tasks, takes pictures and records video quite well, many different body colors. There are probably no drawbacks for such a cost. However, the price would be slightly lower, around 10,000 rubles, like the closest competitor Xiaomi Redmi 4A.
If you suddenly choose between M5 and M3s mini, then if I were you, I would buy the latter, since it is made of metal and looks more solid. The M5 has more fun colors, however. Of the little things: the M5 has a slightly better matrix, but the M3s mini wifi ac standard and Bluetooth version 4.1.
If you take an M5 or M3s mini, then don't skimp on memory - 3/32 will be just right, at least you won't have to buy a memory card for some time, and RAM is quite enough for most tasks.
Let me remind you the prices again:
- 2/16 GB - 11,000 rubles
- 3/32 GB - 13,000 rubles
Of the unusual details, we note the glass curved along the edges on the front panel (even if the corners always glare, but in trend) and a fingerprint scanner built into a mechanical button under the display. Funnily enough, it pushes in with almost the same click as the iPhone 7. The screen is fully laminated for a nice touch. The back panel looks quite typical - rounded edges and the Meizu inscription. But at least the lens does not stick out from the body, and thanks for that.
It is a bit unusual to use plastic in conditions of general "metallization" and "glazing". True, despite such a simple material, the case is still non-separable, which is a pity. This could be a plus against the background of phones with permanent batteries and combined slots. Despite the dullness, the plastic case quickly collects fingerprints and gets dirty.
Dimensions Meizu M5 - 147.3 × 72.8 × 8.3 mm, weight - 138 grams. So, it is larger, but more compact, but much lighter than both. Moreover, the phone is so light that it is comparable in this parameter to a 4.7-inch one.
The Meizu M5 can be bought in five colors: mint green, white, gold, blue and matte black.
Screen - 3.9
The display of Meizu M5 turned out to be of high quality, but not very clear.
One of the changes compared to its direct predecessor, Meizu M3, is a slightly increased screen diagonal, now it's 5.2 inches. In terms of other parameters, the screen is about the same - IPS-matrix, glass curved at the edges and HD-resolution (1280 × 720 pixels, 282 pixels per inch). The display can hardly be called clear - individual pixels are often visible. Still, HD-resolution is optimal for screens of 5 inches, but no more. The measured brightness range was quite wide, from 18 to 440 nits. Interestingly, this turned out to be even higher than the 380 nits promised by the manufacturer. At night, the display is a little blind to the eyes, but in the sun it remains readable, albeit with minor complications. The color gamut is wide, 98% of sRGB. The contrast ratio is 1000: 1, which coincides with the numbers stated in Meizu. Even the viewing angles did not disappoint - the image looks adequate even with a large tilt.
The only thing we didn't like was the too high color temperature. The picture gives off a blue tint (apparently, the color of the case). And so much so that even with the maximum temperature drop in the settings, the image still remains bluish, and does not go into yellowish tones, as it should be. In addition, the display does not have a gloved mode, which is a pity. In the cold, the screen matrix begins to "freeze" and react to fingers with a slight delay.
Cameras - 2.9
The Meizu M5 smartphone is equipped with mid-range cameras at 13 and 5 MP. For their resolution, they can be called typical, although it would be naive to expect miracles for such money.
The main 13 MP camera can be praised for good phase focusing - it works quickly and accurately, although sometimes it is not without sin indoors. The aperture is not the widest at f / 2.2. The camera has a standard set of modes such as manual, HDR, panorama shooting, and so on. The “manual mode” is quite typical, one can only highlight the ability to shoot with a fairly long exposure, up to 10 seconds.
If we talk about the quality of the photo, then it can be called good only with perfect lighting on the street. In the evening or just indoors, the camera starts to slow down, shoot for a long time, make mistakes with focusing and noticeably "make noise". Shooting in motion is clearly not her strong point. In general, the level of detail in the photo is average, the color rendition is a little lame - many colors look pale or just not what they should be. So, pink can inadvertently become beige, purple - blue, and blue - oversaturated with blue, and so on. The dynamic range is rather narrow. In this case, it will come to the rescue HDR mode, but with it the camera shoots even longer.
The front camera of the Meizu M5 received a resolution of 5 MP and an aperture of f / 2.2. She shoots pretty mediocre. Photos are obtained with "noise", and because of the narrow dynamic range detail is noticeably lost both in the shadows and in illuminated areas. In general, it is not suitable for advanced selfies. But for lovers of filters, there are various decorators - you can tighten your face, whiten your skin, and so on.
Photo from the camera Meizu M5 - 2.9
Meizu M5 HDR comparison
Photo from the front camera Meizu M5 - 2.9
Working with text - 5.0
The Meizu M5 comes with two pre-installed keyboards: System (aka proprietary) and TouchPal. Both can be called convenient for typing, but if you want, you can install any third party from the app store.
Its own keyboard looks a little unusual. So, it has a markup of additional characters, but only for the Latin alphabet - in the Russian layout it disappears somewhere, not otherwise as a conspiracy. The very input of these very characters seemed inconvenient to us. They are divided into four different tabs "Frequent", "Whale", "Eng" and "Signs", but in many ways they duplicate each other.
TouchPal is a popular and advanced keyboard with rich functionality. It has Swype, additional symbol markup, various skins, and much more. True, the TouchPal keyboard is a bit intrusive - once you select it, you will always receive pop-up notifications from it.
Internet - 4.0
The Meizu M5 uses the proprietary Browser browser. It is quite user-friendly and advanced in terms of features.
The design of a number of elements is somewhat similar to Safari's. For example, the icon for switching to the reading mode is also located directly in the address bar, the "forward" action arrows received similar designs and are also located at the bottom left. But in the proprietary Meizu browser you can open full versions sites. In addition, he has a number of his chips like "landscape only" display of pages without turning the device. Personally, we would add to this list another mode of auto-fitting texts to the width of the display, but today this is not so relevant - most popular sites have mobile versions.
Communications - 3.8
The Meizu M5's communications suite is pretty good for its price tag:
- dual band Wi-Fi a / b / g / n
- LTE Cat.6 with VoLTE support
- Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy
- A-GPS with GLONASS.
There are no NFC chips or IR ports, which is a pity. Even the FM radio was ignored, despite the plastic case (it is being actively removed from metal models). For charging and connecting to a PC, a microUSB 2.0 connector with OTG support is used for connecting peripheral devices. Meizu M5 can work with two nanoSIM-cards, however, the slot for the second is again combined (either a connection or a memory card). Although it would seem that making three separate slots for a plastic case is not a problem, this did not happen.
Multimedia - 4.4
Meizu M5 can be called a multimedia budget employee. It supports most audio and video formats and is capable of delivering decent audio quality and high volume.
The AnTuTu Video Tester application "complained" about literally a few test videos, and a few because of high resolution(2K and 4K clips), and the rest did not play very smoothly. Interestingly, the smartphone plays music in both MP3, FLAC, WAV and AC3 format. For a budget model, this is even surprisingly good.
The Meizu M5 comes preinstalled with its own audio player with a nice and intuitive interface. You can select only the equalizer in it (setting the sound by frequencies, you need headphones). The sound quality and volume in the headphones are quite high, which is good considering the price of the phone. Even the type of frequency response of the device is almost no different from what we saw in. The video player on your phone is simple. It is capable of rewinding, showing video in a small window and adjusting the brightness by swiping up and down.
Performance - 2.4
According to the results of tests, the performance of the Meizu M5 can be called average, but it is prone to noticeable heating when solving even simple tasks.
The phone received an 8-core MediaTek MT6750 chipset (four ARM Cortex-A53 cores at 1.5 GHz and four ARM Cortex-A53 cores at 1 GHz) with Mali T860 graphics. The amount of RAM is 2 or 3 GB (depending on the version). Everything is like the Meizu M3, no changes. With such Meizu characteristics The M5 handles typical daily tasks calmly, although it can sometimes "think" for a couple of moments, especially when working with multiple applications. The smartphone easily copes with simpler games, and in demanding, for example, strategies like Dungeon Keeper or races like Asphalt Extreme, it starts to slow down, despite the moderate screen resolution. The phone has an unpleasant feature - it heats up in operation. Half an hour in games heats up the case to 43 degrees. Not that much, but it happens almost all the time - I sat in the browser, looked at a couple of clips on Youtube and the unit becomes very warm around the lens. This is noticeable even in benchmarks. The same 3DMark shows throttling - when the phone is loaded, the processor almost instantly "strains" and drops the frequency from the set 1.5 GHz to 0.4-0.5 GHz.
In various tests, the Meizu M5 received the following points:
- Geekbench 4 (CPU test) - 1963 points, several hundred points higher
- Ice Storm Unlimited by 3DMark (graphics) - 5322, almost twice as low as on the chipset entry level from Qualcomm (Snapdragon 430)
- AnTuTu 6 (mixed test) - 39555 points, comparable to.
It is a little offensive that there is no "growth" in comparison with the Meizu M3. At the same time, one of its predecessors was half a head more powerful.
Battery - 3.0
Autonomy of Meizu M5 can be called average. It is enough for a day of fairly intensive use, which is already good.
The phone received a capacious 3070 mAh battery, which is 200 mAh more than its predecessor, but much less than the same one. This is a good figure for a 5.2-inch diagonal. In daily use, the phone was enough for us for a day, although a seasoned gamer or a fan of taking pictures will put the battery down in half a day and will not blink an eye at the same time. In the video test, Meizu M5 lasted 6.5 hours, slightly inferior. In audio player mode, the phone lasted for 64 hours, which is almost the same as promised by the manufacturer (66 hours of music). During conversations, the smartphone will be discharged in about 12 hours, which is much less than it was. Shooting a 30 minute Full HD video takes 16% of the battery, which again agrees well and even exceeds the manufacturer's stated 5 hours of shooting. However, in games the smartphone is no longer a "tenant" - the device will last for 4 hours at most. This is an average result, but it is below 9 hours indicated by the company.
The phone comes with a standard charger (5V / 2A). It takes just under two and a half hours to fully charge it.
Memory - 4.5
Meizu M5 can be bought in two versions - 2/16 GB and 3/32 GB of RAM and permanent memory, respectively. In the 16 GB version, about 10.2 GB is available to the user, which is quite enough for a budget model. If this amount is not enough for you, it can be expanded using a microSD memory card. You can store music and photos on it, but the software interface does not imply transferring applications to the card or choosing it as the main memory. In general, the presence of a slot for a memory card looks curious, because more expensive models of the company, for example, or, for example, do not have it.
Peculiarities
Meizu M5 works on the basis of its own Flyme 5.2 OS interface. Most likely, the phone will receive an update before, once it was promised for its predecessor.
A special feature of Meizu M5 is the multi-colored case to choose from and an unusual interface with "one-button" control. That is, with Meizu M5 not only have in common appearance but also a way of control. True, in this case, the only button is much more functional - pressing it is equivalent to the "Home" key, and "swipe" to the side leads to a return one step back. The absence of a button to switch between applications is compensated by a swipe gesture from the bottom of the screen upwards. A curious feature of the phone is quite high quality sound and support for a large number of audio and video codecs. We also liked that this budget model implements all the same "special features" that are in more expensive Meizu phones: "Quick wake up", SmartTouch-button, adjust the color temperature of the screen and much more.
M5 is the continuation of the line of budget smartphones from Meizu, the past generation of which included devices such as M3s, M3e and more expensive M3-Note and M3 Max. This is the most affordable model among, which is notable primarily for the polycarbonate body.
Good smartphones in a plastic case, due to the widespread fashion for the use of metal, are now quite difficult to find - usually cheap Chinese are produced in plastic, with a stretch fit for comfortable use. But not everyone likes metal cases, and the M5 has the potential to become an outlet for such people. Let's start Meizu review M5 and see if it deserves the title of a good smartphone.
Price and main characteristics
M5 is one of the most available smartphones Meizu in Russian retail. In version 2/16, the device can be taken for 11 thousand rubles, in 3/32 - for 13 thousand. Available in matte black, blue, and glossy mint and gold. The M5 looks the most aesthetically pleasing and expensive, according to users' opinion, in black, it was he who became the hero of our review.
Specifications:
Display: 5.2 ”, FHD 1280 * 720 px;
processor: MediaTek M6750 (1.6 GHz) + video accelerator Mali T860-MP2;
RAM: 2/3 GB;
inner memory: 16/32 GB + micro SD memory cards up to 128 GB;
camera: main - 13 MP, front - 5 MP;
communication: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, LTE;
battery: 3070 mAh
Case dimensions - 147 * 73 * 9 mm, weight - 183 grams. The smartphone runs on Flyme 5.X out of the box, but an update to the 6th version is expected in the near future branded shell.
Completion and appearance
Meizu M5 comes in a simple white cardboard box, in which you can find the smartphone itself, USB cable and a charging adapter (2A), as well as a paper clip for removing the card tray and technical documentation. All accessories are packed in small individual boxes and are of very good workmanship.
The M5 body is made of polycarbonate, it is a monolithic boat, the side edges of which are a continuation back cover... As for the build quality, there are no complaints about the tested sample - everything is on the highest level: We did not find any backlash or squeaks, the mTouch button is set flat, the side keys have a pleasant soft stroke.
The front surface of the smartphone is covered with 2.5D tempered glass. It's not Gorilla Glass, but after 2 weeks of using the smartphone, not a single scratch appeared on it. The oleophobic coating is not bad - a finger glides on the screen easily, but prints remain. Above the screen is a speaker grill, a miniature front camera module, a set of sensors and an LED event indicator that glows blue and white.
The proprietary mTouch 2.1 multifunctional key is located under the screen. It functions as a fingerprint scanner, Back (when touched) and Home (when pressed). Also, with a long press, you can turn off the screen backlight, and through the standard software, password-protected applications or memory sections selected by the user.
The upper end of the smartphone is devoid of any functional elements. At the bottom there is a multimedia speaker hole, an earpiece microphone, a micro-USB port and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
On the right side there is a power key and a volume rocker. The keys are snug and have a pleasant travel with a soft click feedback.
On the left side there is a slot for a hybrid card tray. The smartphone works with Micro-SD flash drives and Nano format sim cards.
In the middle of the back of the case, the Meizu logo flaunts. Above it is a double flash and the main camera module, framed by a ring of protective glass... The optics are made flush with the body surface. At the very bottom of the back cover there is an inscription indicating the manufacturer and country of assembly of the smartphone, it does not spoil the look of the smartphone, as it is almost invisible.
Now about the subjective impressions of use. Meizu M5 in black just looks gorgeous, the device looks and feels much more expensive than its cost. In the hand 5.2 '' the device sits like a glove, the ergonomics is excellent, if you get used to it, you can easily operate it with one hand. Among the shortcomings - the matte body collects fingerprints and is covered with scratches, which can be seen in the photo above.
Screen
Meizu M5 is equipped with 5.2 inch screen with a resolution of 1280 * 720 pixels and a pixel density of 282 ppi. You can only complain about the lack of FHD, otherwise the screen is good - this is a high-quality IPS panel made using OGS technology (without an air gap) with accurate color reproduction, good contrast and decent levels of minimum and maximum brightness.
Automatic brightness control works correctly, in the sun the screen remains readable in any conditions, which is largely ensured by the presence of a high-quality anti-reflective coating.
When changing the viewing angles, there is a noticeable inversion of the brightness level, which absolutely does not interfere in practice, the color rendition does not tolerate changes visible to the eye. Flyme allows you to fine-tune the color temperature using a slider, rather than choosing one of several preset profiles. There is also an eye protection mode, which helps out well when reading from the screen in a dark room.
Multi-touch works out 10 touches. In general, the screen of Meizu M5, in direct comparison with the similarly priced Xiaomi Redmi 3S, loses somewhat in contrast, but noticeably surpasses the competitor in terms of clarity and color quality, and in general leaves a more pleasant impression.
Performance
Meizu M5 is powered by the budget MediaTek MT6750 chipset (28 nm, 8 cores, 1-1.5 GHz). In synthetic tests, this hardware platform predictably gains far from record results:
AnTuTu Benchmark - 41 thousand points;
GeekBench - 2117 (multi-core), 576 (single);
Epic Citadel - 60.5 fps (High Quality), 48.9 fps (Ultra Quality).
M5 - not gaming smartphone, however, if you wish, you will be able to play any toys on it (the heaviest ones - on medium and minimum graphics settings). The device practically does not heat up under load, noticeable heating is felt only in the area of the Wi-Fi module when downloading large files for a long time.
In everyday work, the smartphone pleases. Thanks to the excellent optimization of the proprietary Flyme shell, it works flawlessly fast, without any jams or delays. 3 GB of RAM with a head is enough for surfing the Internet with a bunch open tabs and launch in the background of many applications, and the built-in storage can be expanded with a flash drive up to 128 GB or a USB drive (M5 supports USB-OTG technology).
Camera
The camera is the weak point of the Meizu M5. The main 13 MP module (phase detection autofocus, f / 2.2 aperture) allows you to get decent pictures on the machine only if there is good lighting... The worse the shooting conditions, the less detailed and noisier the picture becomes.
You can make good shots with proper use of the mode manual settings, the standard camera gives you all the power from ISO selection and white balance to shutter speed and depth of field. Also note the very high speed the camera application works - focusing, shooting and saving photos are done in a matter of seconds.
As for video recording, it is expected to be mediocre, although the sound is written very decently and there is a possibility of slow-mo shooting. And here front-camera(5 MP, f / 2.0) exceeded expectations - selfies are sharp, detailed and, in general, delightful.
Speaker, sound quality
The multimedia speaker of Meizu M5 disappoints - not the highest volume reserve (however incoming call audible even in public transport), the complete absence of low frequency and, as a result, even the slightest hint of sound volume. For watching a video, it will do, but you can't listen to music with pleasure from a smartphone.
The sound in the headphones is doing well. The smartphone has a balanced sound with powerful, elastic bass, calm high frequencies and a well-developed mids. The undeniable advantage is support for uncompressed FLAC 192/24 out of the box.
Battery
The Meizu M5 has a 3070 mAh battery, from the supplied adapter (2A) it is fully charged in 100-110 minutes. With very active use, the smartphone confidently keeps the working day, if you save the charge and use the preset power saving modes, then it is quite possible to get two days of battery life from the device.
During testing, the M5 lasted 7.5 hours of HD video playback at maximum screen brightness, 3.5 hours of continuous gaming and about 50 hours of music playback. The indicators are not bad, moreover, there is a "super-economy" mode, which turns the smartphone into a dialer. In extreme cases, it is quite useful.
However, when buying an M5, it should be borne in mind that many smartphones, including the tested sample, have a problem with an accelerated discharge in standby mode. In short, the smartphone does not go into deep sleep, which is why it loses 8-10% of its charge overnight, while 2-3% is considered the norm. Meizu said that this is a software problem and the company's engineers are working to fix it. If you do not pay attention to this, then the autonomy of the smartphone can be called quite normal - it holds an honest working day from one charge.
Communication and Internet
Meizu M5 is equipped with a hybrid card tray and can work with two Nano-SIM, while both SIM cards support connection to LTE networks... Also from the wireless interfaces there is a 2-band WiFi (2.4 + 5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.0. The smartphone also supports the USB-OTG protocol.
Navigation by GPS and GLONASS satellites works perfectly, even at a cold start, synchronization occurs almost instantly. But the signal reception quality is not the best. In places with good coverage of the operator's network, there are no problems, but when traveling by train or by car, the signal often falls off or stays at the level of 1-2 strips.
Video review of Meizu M5
Competitors, conclusion
After lengthy testing, Meizu M5 left a positive impression of itself. This is great budget smartphone, which visually looks and feels like an expensive device - it has a chic appearance (in black), a good storage capacity, an excellent display for its price, and also boasts fast and smooth operation and good battery life. The budget nature of the device is given only by the not record performance, which you will not even notice if you do not play with heavy toys, and the mediocre main camera (while the quality of selfies is at a very good level).
If you want to get high quality, pleasant to use and at the same time inexpensive smartphone, then M5 can be safely considered for purchase. Alternatives: with 5.5 '' screen - Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro (better performance), (design, camera, autonomy); 5.2 ″ - Asus ZenFone 3 Max (better autonomy, worse screen), or 5-inch or Meizu M3s (budget option).
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