Meizu m5 finger scanner where to enable. Specifications and equipment. Meizu M5: design, interfaces and general characteristics

For the first time taking the Meizu M5 in hand, there is a lasting déjà vu effect. Designers, having found their own corporate identity a few years ago, clearly do not seek to bring something new, preferring recognition and practicality. Other brands are also guilty of this, which ultimately led to a situation when the market was flooded with legions of monotonous models, differing from each other only in minor details. But Meizu went even further in this regard - they copy and paste their own smartphones and, as a result, holding new model, you have to make an effort to find some differences from their predecessors. M3s obviously served as a template for the M5, only the diagonal of the screen and the materials of the case were changed - the new model was dressed in plastic and painted in bright colors, based on which we can assume that the main audience for which the smartphone is targeted is young people.

Every day he will probably set off after a busy day, but he may well let go before the end of the evening.

Pictures are bad, with completely desaturated colors and very strong anti-aliasing. Despite the lack of contrast, colors remain faithful, and the 13MP sensor provides ample detail for online sharing. The video quality is correct with sequences, the main defect of which is a slight lack of fluid. First, return the accessories that came with the fable.

There is one more important point... This is the price. The cost of the smartphone is within $ 100, which automatically makes it interesting for the majority of buyers. Such smartphones are usually taken for children, parents, i.e. for undemanding users. Or as a smartphone with the main task: Internet connection. When I am asked to help pick up a smartphone in the price range under $ 100, I first of all recommend Meizu and Xiaomi smartphones. The main competitor of the Meizu M5 is the Xiaomi Redmi 4x. In fact, these are smartphones equal in price, functionality, performance and memory capacity. But at the same time, the complete opposite in design, concept and SOC (MTK vs Snapdragon). There is no clear winner in this struggle, because everyone chooses what is closer to him in spirit. And if reviews on smartphones from Xiaomi have now simply flooded the Internet, then it is already more difficult to find detailed information on Meizu. Today I will try to balance the situation by giving you an overview of the budget Meizu M5. I will try to be as objective as possible and indicate not only the advantages, but also the disadvantages, which, of course, are full in any budget-class smartphone.

It is solid, well built, well finished. The familiar design also speaks of friendly ergonomics. The contraction is soothing and the smartphone isn't too heavy or too light. Ideal for all applications, whether on one side or both. This equipment enables it to offer mostly satisfactory performance on a daily basis for versatile use. Streaming videos and games don't suffer from any problems: it's fast and fast. In addition, the same for managing multitasking work as the speed of application execution and various functions smartphone are very effective.

Specifications Meizu M5

CPU: MediaTek MT6750 - 8-core (4 Cortex A53 cores at 1.5 Ghz and 4 Cortex A53 cores at 1 Ghz)
Graphics: ARM Mali T860 MP2
RAM: 2Gb / 3Gb
Built-in memory: 16Gb / 32Gb
Display: 5.2 inches with a resolution of 1280x720, IPS.
Camera: Main - 13 MP, f 2/2, dual-LED flash. Frontal - 5 Mp, f2 / 0
Wireless interfaces: WiFi - 802.11 a / b / g / n, dual band 2.4Ghz / 5Ghz; Bluetooth 4.0; GPS + GLONASS.
Networks: 2G - GSM 850/900/1800/1900, CDMA 800; 3G - WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100, TD-SCDMA B34, B39; 4G - FDD-LTE Bands: B1 / B3 / B7, TD-LTE B38 / B39 / B40 / B41
Additionally: Button with built-in mTouch fingerprint scanner, gyroscope, compass.
Battery: 3070 mAh
Operating system : Flyme 5 on Android base 6.0
Dimensions (edit): 147.28mm x 72.8mm x 8.15mm
The weight: 138g

The front fingerprint reader is also very responsive and accurate. The brightness is very correct and the contrast is good enough for indoor and outdoor use, and we appreciate the ability to adjust the color temperature to get a more pleasing look to the eyes.

The surface of the screen is pleasant to use, no message about it. We don't regret that the phone doesn't show any real improvement over its predecessors. In the daytime and outdoors, the photographs show the correct sharpness, but do not require too much getting closer to the image.

Simple white box with hieroglyphs and number 5. If you buy official version offline, there will be no hieroglyphs, and the power adapter will be with the correct plug (euro). This is where the differences end - in China you buy exactly the same smartphone, only $ 25 cheaper. Even the firmware is already international, global, as indicated in the product description.

Limitations are felt quickly enough when there is no light. because, without offering a high-quality photophone, Meizu must at least show evolution so that it doesn't seem like it stopped at that aspect. The device does have a tendency to "spit" on fuzzy audio when music or video is loaded with audio elements. Therefore, its use will be limited to loudspeaker calls and small but timely videos to avoid music. On the other hand, we were pleasantly surprised by the 3.5mm mini-jack, which offers powerful yet distortion-free sound even at high volume.

Equipment - minimum: smartphone, Charger, usb cable, company clip and user manual. The seller put the adapter for the outlet separately, there was no place for it in the box.

By adding $ 5, you can choose an extended set: a simple transparent silicone case and a protective glass on the screen.

A very good moment for Chinese smartphone that goes well with a good pair of intros or a good wired headset. In use, the battery is efficient enough for general use in day to day life as the device takes two short days without too much trouble. Unfortunately, the limits of power optimization are felt when using multimedia, including streaming. The battery quickly melted and we were able to spend almost 7 short hours of continuous transmission.

We also note that with normal use, the battery tends to fail faster than the first 50% of the battery used. A mistake to universal equipment, but whose high energy consumption is a reflection of optimization, to improve. It is nonetheless a widescreen smartphone that is efficient on a daily basis and offers an attractive price tag, but that does not exempt it from the optimizations it needs. This full smartphone is a high quality gateway for the world of smartphones!

The cover is of course the cheapest, but for those who like to “dress up” the smartphone will do for the first time. She dresses very tightly, fits the body well. The glass is dense, white (without blue tints) - it is not scratched, but there is no oleophobic coating (or it is very weak).

The miniature charger can charge the device with a current of up to 1.5A at a voltage of 5V. It takes about 2.5 hours to fully charge.

All products sold on the site's site comply with this rule. You can drag the memory card to increase this capacity. Although nothing out of the ordinary, it is very well made, pleasant to look at and to use, especially in the tested color. Besides, there is nothing wrong with the finish. If you walk around the owner, there is a front façade that is quite sophisticated. Above the screen are a speaker, a self-learning camera and sensors.

Below that, there is only one physical button... It will be used to return to home page, as well as the "Back" function. Just put your finger on it. If we continue turning, the power button and volume dial are located on the right edge, the SIM card drawer on the opposite edge.

Regardless of the color of the "back", the front part is always black. Classic silhouette, touch-physical button with built-in fingerprint scanner - typical design from Meizu. Nothing fancy, but it looks nice.

The branded mTouch button is both the main feature of the Meizu smartphone and their main sore. Suffice it to recall the marriage of the button in M3s, when after some time of use it could fail. With this misunderstanding, the company badly spoiled its reputation - people massively bought buttons on aliexpress for self-repair or handed over phones under warranty (purchased offline). In Meizu M5, the situation was corrected, but the residue remained ...
On the other hand, mTouch provides tremendous convenience when using a smartphone - depending on the actions (quick or long touch, short or long press), the smartphone performs the usual actions, replacing the touch or on-screen buttons: menu, home, back. In addition, a fingerprint scanner is built into the button, which allows you to quickly unlock your smartphone, even if it is lying on the table.

When we return the camera, the various elements are aligned from top to bottom: the main sensor, the flash, and the brand logo. It can be noted that the back is completely smooth: the photosensor does not protrude from the back surface. Those who don't know may be a little disoriented, but this is done quickly. Also, the interface is well thought out and finally quite intuitive, at least once we've gone through the discovery phase.

They are all located on different pages or folders. With 16 GB of disk space, you can quickly be limited if no memory card is installed. This allows you to reduce the number of notifications when you are in the middle of a game, or turn off the Return Home Key feature.

The back of the smartphone is made of plastic. Depending on the color, the material also changes. For example, a white smartphone has a glossy cover, and a completely black one - matte with a soft touch coating.

Plastic does not look as noble as the recently popular metal, but it allows you to significantly expand the color palette. In addition to the usual white and black colors, you can find gold, blue and even mint on sale, although I have not seen the latter on sale. Moreover, the price tag may differ depending on the scarcity of color. Surprisingly, usually the most expensive is black, at the JD store is the cheapest. On Ali, the price of a black M5 starts at $ 105.

The advantage of this mode is that it is highly customizable. In this case, you define which applications they can use in their own interface. The advantage of having a 5-inch screen is that the smartphone can be used with one hand, which is convenient.

The screen automatically adjusts the brightness of the surrounding area, although it will be difficult to see if you are in the sun. The options offered for delivery are good, but if you want to work on it, you can do so through the Settings menu. The transfer of the main sensor is not extraordinary, but we manage to produce good shots with good conditions. It messes up when it gets dark or you are indoors.

I think the great news is that back covers can be changed. You can find them on sale from $ 5. Thus, you can not bother about the covers and appearance case, periodically changing the back covers. By the way, plastic scratches quickly enough, after a week I noticed the first micro scratches, although they are visible only at a certain angle.

In the most greedy games, we feel like it's a little behind, but on others, it has a technical sheet enough to transform them. Apps launch quickly, and the transition through multitasking is done without any problems. With a full charge, you can easily outrun the day and depending on use up to 1.5 days. To get a little battery life, the smartphone offers two power saving modes: a low power mode, which reduces effects and performance, and a super saving mode, which switches to black and white and then disables certain functions.

The smartphone is thin, I can't feel it in my jeans pocket. Despite the plastic case, it is not slippery. The rounded edges have a positive effect on tactile sensations, you don't want to let go of the smartphone.

The volume and lock buttons do not dangle, they are located on the right side.

Design: elegant, comfortable and versatile

Today we are reviewing one of these devices - we are talking about a price of about 150 euros, recently launched on the market and already available for purchase from Italian retailers. The back shell is made of plastic and is available in color. Fortunately, they don't protrude even a millimeter, which makes the design even simpler and more compact. In fact, it works through a touch and pressure-sensitive main button. The two "spaces" gained from missing buttons will then be used by the gesture: a feature we'll return later.

The connector for charging, headphones, as well as an audio speaker was placed on the bottom edge. There is only one speaker - the volume is average, the quality is not bad. Unlike cheaper brands (Elephone, Doogee, etc.) at high volume it does not hit the ears with high frequencies, offering a more balanced sound with a bias towards the mids.

Display: More suitable panel for this price range

The approach relies heavily on the slightly curved glass on the sides and the shape of the Home button. The cumulative result is very successful, and the device, although composed of non-precious materials, is clearly different from the mass. The display is undoubtedly one of the strengths of the device, both in terms of its format and visual performance.

The display quality impressed me surprisingly. Color reproduction is really great, especially when it comes to absolute colors like white and black. For the rest, the colors are well lit and you can control the tones directly from the settings panel. Not too bad that the viewing angles are flawless when turning the device vertically or horizontally. A fine account of this device has not yet been discussed.

The camera of the smartphone is made flush with the body, below there is a dual LED flash with different color temperatures.

When squeezed, the case does not creak, does not play and feels solid.

Regarding the question of "unbalanced" brightness, in this case you can still rest assured: episodes are not common and there is a lot of uncertainty here. As with any device of these times, there is an eye protection mode during dark reading sessions that allows you to suppress dangerous blue lights on the display by “softening” them with a hot filter. This feature is available directly from the settings panel or using the quick switches in the top drop-down menu. You can also configure this function for automatic start in the time zone, which will save you a few taps.

The earpiece is covered with a decorative mesh. We did not forget to bring in such a small but extremely necessary invention as an LED - an indicator of events.

The tray with SIM cards was placed on the left side. The smartphone is equipped with a hybrid tray that can accommodate 2 sim card, or sim card + memory card.

The latter is based on latest version robot, 0, but greatly changes the system GUI, replacing it with a simpler and more trivial one, just like most Chinese smartphone companies have been for a long time. It can be used by anyone, even top-notch users, due to the simplicity of their layout. Each screen is characterized by a variable number of icons arranged in ordered rows with four items that can be arranged in folders so that they can best fit.

I recommend that you think very well here. The smartphone is sold in two versions: 2Gb \ 16Gb and 3Gb \ 32Gb. And if even 2Gb of RAM is enough for simple tasks, then the built-in memory is very small, especially in the 16Gb version, where the user has about 10Gb available. A dozen applications, a few photos, a couple of videos and then you realize that the free space is running out ... In general, you can take the younger version only if you use one SIM card, and insert a memory card into the free slot (supports up to 128Gb). Or make a so-called "sandwich" from a memory card and a sim card, on the network you can find detailed instructions how to do it, even in video format. Your sandwich will look something like this:

The Notifications panel is pretty intuitive, providing plenty of quick toggles that you can expand and change to your liking. This is of particular importance, namely the action of the Home button on the front of the device. This allows for two types of interactions: full pressure and touch. Just touching the button will not bring up anything other than the "Back" function of the device, and if you press it fully, it will return to main screen... The spaces on the sides are impulsive at home, however, not completely useless: they allow, through a certain gesture, to access the multitasking menu system, otherwise inaccessible due to the lack of a dedicated button.

Thus, the smartphone will see both SIM cards and a memory card, it will look like this in the tray.

This is of course a kind of "collective farm" and personally I would recommend just taking the older version - 3Gb / 32Gb, this amount of memory will already be enough for most users, plus an additional gigabyte of RAM for speed and multitasking.

To enter this menu, simply swipe up from the “empty” space next to the Home button, ending your finger on the screen. While there are no issues with the Back or Recent App features, there is a serious shortage of the Menu button. It just doesn't exist, and while many apps have screen button to access these features, many others do not, effectively disabling this feature. Nothing serious, however, as most applications have shortcuts on the screen to access these settings.

Camera: Above average sensor, but it doesn't do miracles

The Home button, as mentioned above, has a fingerprint sensor that works almost 10 times. Don't worry, this is a joke. How does he behave in everyday life as reactivity? Let's move on to one of the most critical points for a Chinese smartphone: the camera. The button to switch to video also applies to shooting modes, which results in a little hiding and unavailable, at least initially. There is also a function that can also be activated from the settings panel, without directly connecting to the shutter interface.

Now about the display. Its diagonal is 5.2 inches, and the resolution is HD (1280x720). The resolutions are quite acceptable on such a diagonal - the pixels are indistinguishable. But the processor is much easier to process information, which has a positive effect on performance and speed. The frames around the screen are quite ordinary, thanks to the black "face" everything looks organic.

The display is made using full lamination technology, in combination with an IPS-matrix at the output, we get a pleasant picture with good viewing angles. The colors look quite natural, the black has a good depth, there are no highlights. There is not much to scold the Meizu M5 screen for, except that the detailing is not the best, but you can only see the difference by direct comparison with more expensive models. In general, the screen is not perfect, but good.

The screen fades in the sun, but remains readable. The maximum brightness is 380 cd / m2, the adjustment range is high, the minimum brightness allows you to read in the dark, although the xiaomi has even less brightness.

Further, a small disassembly to assess maintainability. Well, it doesn't hurt to look at the battery. First of all, you need to unscrew the two tiny screws at the bottom of the smartphone (about micro usb). Here you need a small star screwdriver. Next, insert a pick or a sharpened credit card between the lid and the screen and open the latches moving along the perimeter. The interior is covered with protective metal strips that cover cables and other fragile components. To access the battery, unscrew 3 screws from the protection (Fig. 1) and disconnect the ribbon cable (Fig. 2).

As you can see, you can replace the battery when it fails yourself. The BA611 battery, with a typical capacity of 3070 mAh (available 3000 mAh) or 11.55 Wh, is available separately. It looks like this

There are loops under the battery, in the upper part you can continue disassembly by removing the protection - unscrew motherboard etc. It is clearly seen that there are really two LEDs for backlighting the photo and they have different color temperatures.

If you are interested in a complete disassembly, then you can find one on YouTube. I will turn to the operation of the apparatus. I'll start right away with the good news. The smartphone has the global international firmware Flyme 5.2.10.1G. The firmware is not the latest, so it can be updated. Either through OTA, or if for some reason OTA does not see the update, then download latest firmware s, throw it on your smartphone at the root of the system. After that, go to the explorer, click on the firmware and click on update. In such a simple way, I put the extreme global 5.2.10.3G. Well, very soon the smartphone is promised an update to Flyme 6.

The Flyme shell is well known to Meizu users - simple, functional and beautiful. All applications are on the desktop, but folders can be created to be grouped by category.

By swiping from the top, you can call up the quick access panel to the main functions, by swiping from the bottom, the taskbar is called up. V full settings smartphone can be accessed by clicking on the gear in the right upper corner... In general, the shell is intuitive and those who previously used pure Android or another shell, for example MIUI, will easily figure out all the features of Flyme.

The smartphone has a simplified mode of use, when all applications, functions and settings are displayed as large tiles, and the font is enlarged. This mode can be useful for elderly people who cannot master the small elements of the system, or vice versa - for children.

The firmware works stably, during testing there was not a single glitch, application crashes or freezes. A standard set of utilities is preinstalled, which can be found in the security application - here you can find antivirus, blacklist, and much more. And in the "Useful" application you can find a compass, level, flashlight, etc. To give personality there is an application - themes, where they are available for free for download. There you can also download wallpapers for your desktop.

In terms of performance, the smartphone cannot boast of anything outstanding. There is enough hardware for the smooth operation of the system, web surfing and other daily tasks. Antutu - the result is about 40,000

The smartphone is also suitable for games, mainly due to the low screen resolution - this reduces the load on graphics processor and allows you to get high FPS. In Epic Citadel at maximum graphics settings - 49 frames per second. Most games work fine on high graphics settings, only in especially demanding ones, the settings should be reduced to medium.

In operation, the smartphone does not heat up even under intense loads, the body temperature in games does not exceed 36 - 37 degrees. The test for throttling using a non-stop running Epic Citadel showed its absence - the average fps value fluctuated within the margin of error.

Test results in other benchmarks:
- Geekbench 4 Single Core: 641
- Geekbench 4 Multi Core: 2202
- Geekbench RenderScript: 1541
- PC Mark Work 2.0: 3057
- Performance Test Mobile: System - 3260, CPU - 71120, Memory test - 4537, Disk Test - 28902, 2D graphics - 3130, 3D graphics - 698.

The test of the built-in storage showed a good speed for a smartphone: reading - 128 Mb / s, writing - 54 Mb / s. The RAM showed a copying speed of more than 4500 mb / s.

Here I found another interesting benchmark for RAM, it is called RAM Benchmark. So, according to its results, the memory here is mediocre. True, and the comparison in the table is only with flagships, like: Iphone 7, Lenovo ZUK 2 or Xiaomi Mi5S. For fun, you can run a test on your smartphone and compare the results. I would be glad if you share your results in the comments.

In terms of performance, the smartphone did not bring any unpleasant surprises. The call quality is quite normal, the earpiece is loud and clear. The Internet works correctly, switching between networks on time when the signal is weak. WiFi supports dual-band operation, which is for a smartphone entry level- very good. For example, Redmi 4X can only operate at 2.4 Ghz. In conditions of network "clutter" in apartment buildings, when several people sit on the same frequency, this can lead to a drop in the download speed to 5-10 megabits. Well, even if you do not have many neighbors, and you live in a private house, the maximum that you will get is still about 50 Mbps. Meizu M5 also shows a speed of about 50 Mbps at 2.4 Ghz, but at 5 Ghz it is already twice as much and is about 100 Mbps.

You can also use your smartphone as a navigator. Support for GLONASS satellites, fast connection (free time of the first fix without the Internet - 3 seconds), stable and confident reception.

As for the camera, here the impression is ambiguous. If we consider the camera, comparing it with other smartphones, without being tied to the price, then it is rather mediocre. If you compare in the price range, about $ 100 - it is one of the best. It all depends on the requirements and expectations. But I can only say one thing - good pictures are obtained only with sufficient lighting. It's better not to reach it in the dark)) As well as any smartphone of this price category. But what I liked - phase detection autofocus. Meizu smartphones have always been famous for fast shooting, but in inexpensive models it is not often found. Instant focusing, fast serial - you may not notice how out of the blue while walking you snap a couple of hundred pictures) For example, I always take 2 - 3 pictures at once, because sometimes the focus misses or just a person can blink. And most of all, in cheap Chinese phones, the long refocusing is terribly infuriating, but here - "one hit one shot" :) Well, a couple of examples from everyday shots (you can see the originals):

The video did not disappoint either - good detail at full hd resolution and 30 frames per second. MP4 format. You can see an example in the video review (at 16:20), which will be at the end of the article.

Regarding the battery, everything is extremely simple here. It is enough for a day of active use, by the evening there is still about 20% of the charge. This is if you actively use 3G and play a little. If used in a more gentle mode - 2 days. The declared capacity is 3000 mAh, through the tester, 2900 mAh was poured into the switched off smartphone. That is, either the actual capacity is slightly less than the declared one, or the smartphone turns off earlier than expected, saving battery life, preventing deep discharge. It is clear that the display meter, but you can get some idea.

Traditional battery tests. Antutu Battery Tester at maximum screen brightness lasted 4 hours 44 minutes and scored 8225 points.

The battery test in Geekbench 3 showed a result of 4520 points and 7 hours 32 minutes.

Simple yet effective test: HD video playback at maximum brightness - 7 hours 10 minutes.

In gaming mode at maximum brightness, the smartphone worked for 3 hours and 40 minutes, music through headphones at maximum volume - almost 2 days.

So, in my opinion, the Meizu M5 smartphone is not much different from its predecessor M3S. In fact, we are offered a slightly modified version, under the guise of a new model. Slightly increased the diagonal, changed the materials and voila - a novelty :) Nevertheless, I consider the model to be successful and I can recommend it to those who are looking for an inexpensive, but stylish smartphone... Of the alternatives, I can suggest Redmi 4X, which is equipped with a more capacious battery, but does not support WiFi in the 5 Ghz range. Well, and the design, personally I am much nicer at Meizu (the face is almost a copy of my beloved Mi5S)

I also suggest watching the video version of the review.

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Slow evolution. We disassemble the specifications of the Meizu M5. What is a budget smartphone ready to offer to the owner without claims to a premium design, and why an increased battery does not guarantee an increased time autonomous work... Read about all this and more.

Specifications

Screen: 5.2 ”, IPS, 282ppi, 1280x720, oleophobic coating;
Operating system: Android 6.0 (Flyme 5.2.1.);
Processor: Mediatek MT6750, 4 x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz, 4 x Cortex-A53 1.0 GHz;
GPU: ARM Mali-T860;
RAM: 2GB (3GB) LPDDR3;
Built-in memory: 16 GB (32 GB), support for microSD memory cards up to 128 GB;
Cameras: 13 MP (f / 2.2, phase detection autofocus, dual LED flash, 4x digital zoom), 5 MP (ƒ / 2.0);
Battery: 3070 mAh (non-removable);
Dimensions: 72.80x147.20x8 mm;
Weight: 138 g;
SIM slots: 2 nanoSIM, combo slot;
Communication: LTE (B1, B3, B5, B7, B20, B38, B40), WCDMA (B1, B2, B5, B8), GSM (B2, B3, B5, B8), Bluetooth 4.0 (LE), Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, GPS (A-GPS), GLONASS;
Sensors: illumination, gravity, proximity, gyroscope, digital compass, mTouch 2.1 fingerprint sensor;
Available colors: black, white, blue, mint and gold;
Cost at the time of testing: 10,990 rubles for the 16 GB version, 12,990 rubles for the 32 GB version.

Equipment

If you are already familiar with Meizu products, from our reviews or from personal experience, unboxing this smartphone will not be a revelation for you. Inside: a branded "clip", packaged in separate small boxes, a charging adapter (5V 2A) and a USB-MicroUSB cable, plus an envelope with documentation.

Appearance

Meizu M5 received a set of different colors. The assortment of stores includes smartphones with cases of black, white, blue, mint, gold. Trashbox got the most modest version of Meizu M5 - black with 16 GB of internal memory and 2 GB of RAM.

The monoblock is enclosed in a plastic case, but a cover that covers the edges of the smartphone, a slot for cards cut into the left mobile operators and two small screws on the sides of the MicroUSB connector at the bottom end - all these industrial design details are inherent in expensive metal smartphones... In addition, the Meizu M5 found another uncharacteristic for price segment detail - mechanical button with built-in mTouch 2.1 fingerprint sensor.

During the design, important details were not forgotten, such as proximity and lighting sensors, an LED event indicator, a 3.5 mm connector on the bottom edge of the device. But no matter how we looked, we did not find a second microphone for noise canceling.

The build quality of the smartphone is high, only the SIM-card tray of our sample “walks” a little in its place. The exterior is noticeably damaged only by the soiled black plastic. We assume that other smartphone colors are free from this drawback.

Display

I also want to praise the backlight with a brightness of 380 cd / m2. Slight unevenness in black can be captured only in photos with long exposure, and you can not find fault with the white field at all. We also emphasize that, unlike the version of the smartphone intended for the Chinese market, our sample recognizes ten simultaneous touches to the screen.

The protective glass of the smartphone is slightly curved, but the 2.5D effect is offset by the plastic frame, into which the screen is recessed. It is she who is felt to the touch, and not a pleasant rounding. For anti-glare filter between touchscreen and protective glass there was no room, which is a pity, in the summer it would be useful.

Iron

The Meizu M5 is a one-to-one hardware platform that we tested at the end of last year. Octuclear Mediatek processor MT6750, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of permanent memory (of which 14 and a half are available to the user), support for memory cards up to 128 GB.

As our regular readers may remember, this configuration has shown good results both in office applications and in mobile games. Mediatek MT6750 did not disappoint this time either.

Android is responsive, and the games in our test suite demonstrate, albeit not the maximum, but stable frame rate, sufficient for playing dynamic projects.

The mTouch 2.1 fingerprint sensor, on the ability of which to recognize gestures, all navigation in Flyme is based, works correctly for Meizu M5. Contrary to fears, the recognition speed is no less than that of the company's older models. Moreover, it is possible to protect using bio-identification not only the lock screen, but also individual applications.

Software

The firmware loaded into the Meizu M5 at the factory is based on Android 6.0. and has its own name - Flyme OS. If we saw version 5.2.3 of Meizu U10, then the software of Meizu M5 is a little older - 5.2.1. Last update security system dates back to December 2016. Software is relevant and will remain so thanks to updates coming "by air" long time.

Meizu's new policy regarding Google services preinstalled applications and this time. Instead of the usual directory Google play, you will first of all come across a store Meizu apps... Fortunately, the manufacturer did not create any special difficulties with the installation of the usual set of Google services. The installation package is available in the Hot Apps listings.

The device memory is preinstalled free games, if necessary in an additional place, easily removable regular means firmware, which, by the way, is all the same convenient and multifunctional.

It seems that when developing it, they primarily thought about those users who do not understand the nuances of the functioning of Android, and sought to provide everything that might be needed right out of the box. All sorts of minor improvements complement the setup menu of the device. Is the phone owner afraid of viruses? You don't need to install anything, let alone buy - an antivirus is built into the security center. It seems to the user that too many applications are RAM? An "accelerator" is provided for him here. And it doesn't matter that, in fact, both are placebo, the main thing is not to look for third party solutions that can harm the autonomy of the smartphone much more than the built-in ones and, for example, disrupt the normal receipt of notifications.

Connection

In terms of a set of frequency bands, Meizu M5 surpasses many Chinese devices due to the support for band 20 LTE. All else being equal, high-speed internet this smartphone will be more stable.

If you refuse additional memory, 2 nanoSIM cards will fit in the slot. With them, the M5 demonstrates high quality voice communication, but the only microphone is sensitive to extraneous sounds and it's hard to talk on the Meizu M5 in the metro, near highways and in other noisy places. In addition, the main speaker lacks volume, and in such conditions it is easy to miss an incoming call.

The rest of the communication protocols are implemented in the best possible way. Energy saving bluetooth version 4.0, Wi-Fi 802. At 2.4 and 5 GHz, support for connecting flash drives via USB-OTG. Accurate GPS and GLONASS navigation.

Battery

As usual, when dealing with Meizu, additional time had to be devoted to measuring autonomy. Flyme OS offers a choice of three power saving modes. They have proven to be effective in past reviews, but not this time. Meizu M5 in the editorial test of autonomy showed conflicting results.

Battery editorial test results:

LG X-Power

Samsung A7 (2017)

Xiaomi Mi6

Huawei P10

Meizu M3s mini

Xiaomi Mi 5s

Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro

Samsung Galaxy Note 8

BQ Aquaris U Plus

Meizu M5c

Meizu PRO 6 Plus

Meizu M5

ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL)

ASUS ZenFone 3 Laser (ZC551KL)

Huawei Honor 5A

Samsung Galaxy S6

Huawei P9 Plus

With a battery capacity of 3070 mAh in the most economical of the modes, the smartphone worked for 7 hours 21 minutes, in the balanced mode - 7 hours 58 minutes, and in the productive mode - 7 hours 48 minutes.

Current version the firmware definitely doesn't reveal the potential of the battery. Meizu U10, which has a similar hardware filling and the same declared screen brightness, with a battery volume of 2760 mAh, worked in a balanced mode for 7 hours 42 minutes, and in an energy-saving mode - all 8 hours.

Camera

13 MP with f / 2.2 aperture, phase detection autofocus, dual LED flash, 4x digital zoom, as well as 5 MP front camera with ƒ / 2.0 aperture - it seems that these cameras are betting on a good half budget smartphones Meizu, moreover, every time it turns out that in some aspect of the camera is not debugged.

In the case of the main camera of Meizu M5, blurred zones at the edges of the frame became a characteristic problem. The blur is clearly visible on the crop, and, apparently, you have to put up with it. Otherwise, the photographic capabilities of the smartphone are unremarkable and do not stand out from the competition. You can easily get an idea of these by looking at the examples in the gallery.

The Meizu M5 is by no means revolutionary, but this smartphone is the next step forward in the evolution of the company's line of budget devices. When choosing a practical and inexpensive device for everyday use it would be wrong to ignore it.
TO strengths smartphone, we will include support for dual-band WI-FI, accurate and fast work navigation, screen, mTouch 2.1 fingerprint sensor, and a well-matched hardware platform.

The disadvantages revealed during testing are not critical for a smartphone of this class, but we cannot fail to mention them. The main camera of Meizu M5 is hardly suitable for artistic purposes, and the blur zones at the edges of the frame, once you pay attention to them, begin to "catch your eye."

Power saving modes are one of the significant advantages of Flyme OS, this time they did not live up to expectations and turned out to be ineffective. All that remains is to hope for future updates. If it is hardly possible to improve the quality of photos in them, then Meizu is obliged to establish energy saving.

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