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Meizu M5

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User ratings:
37
4.2 out of 5
37 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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3 editorial reviews
Are Meizu's latest M5 series devices superior to the competition? Find out in our comprehensive review of the Meizu M5, M5s, and M5 Note!Read more
Looking for a budget smartphone that's actually worth what you pay for it? Our review of the Meizu M5 and M5 Note shows that you don't have to spend a whole lot of money to get a decent device.Read more
Read the in depth Review of Meizu M5 Mobile Phones. Know detailed info about Meizu M5 configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.Read more
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Pros

  • The interface was pretty fluid and games like Asphalt 8 run pretty well
  • focusing is fairly quick under adequate lighting
  • Touch response and viewing angles are decent

Cons

  • Does Meizu m5 have Google Play Services
  • it does not support 5GIs Meizu m5 waterproof
  • Does Meizu m5 have wireless charging
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Key specs

  • 5.2 in
  • IPS TFT
  • 282 ppi
  • 3070 mAh
  • 8-core
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Meizu M5 - Variants

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    • 16 GB
    • 32 GB
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M5 16GB
Internal storage:
  • 16 GB
M5 32GB
Internal storage:
  • 32 GB

Meizu M5 - Pros & Cons

Meizu M5

Pros

  • The interface was pretty fluid and games like Asphalt 8 run pretty well
  • focusing is fairly quick under adequate lighting
  • Touch response and viewing angles are decent
  • fit and finish of the plastics is decent and ergonomics are nice
  • The device looks really good and feels quite nice in the hand
  • The performance levels of the device are decent for its price
  • Colours are cooler with decent contrast
  • Meizu s camera app is expectedly quite nice
  • competing options offer better overall experiences for Western users
  • adds a nice touch to the overall experience
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Cons

  • Does Meizu m5 have Google Play Services
  • it does not support 5GIs Meizu m5 waterproof
  • Does Meizu m5 have wireless charging
  • The phone also lacks a gyroscope sensor
  • the built-in speaker is weak
  • There s also no fast charging support
  • There s no FM radio
  • There s no option to enable onscreen buttons
  • Battery life is very sensitive to changes in screen brightness
  • device may be too hot or have other apps running in the background
  • this setting cannot be enforced by the benchmark app

Meizu M5 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
5.2 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
3070 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
282 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1.5 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

Meizu - Video Reviews (9)

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Meizu M5 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
CPU clock speed1.5 GHz
CPU cores8-core
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Storage
Internal storage
  • 16 GB
  • 32 GB
Memory card readeryes
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Sensors
Fingerprintyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Data transmissionHSPA+
3G UMTSyes
4G LTEyes
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Display
Screen size5.2 in
Touchscreenyes
Panel typeLCD
TechnologyIPS TFT
Pixel density282.0 ppi
Dual screen supportno
HDRno
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
  • White
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportyes
Sim card sizeNano-SIM
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.1
NFCno
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Battery
Battery capacity3070.0 mAh
Fast chargingno
Wireless charging no

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Meizu M5 Meizu - Editorial Reviews (3)

3.5
Based on 3 reviews
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Meizu M5 Meizu M5, M5s, and M5 Note review
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Android Authority
Published: 09.05.2017
Meizu M5, M5s, and M5 Note review

Are Meizu's latest M5 series devices superior to the competition? Find out in our comprehensive review of the Meizu M5, M5s, and M5 Note!

18 minute read
Meizu M5 Meizu M5 versus M5 Note – budget smartphone review
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Phandroid - Android News and Reviews
Published: 14.02.2017
Meizu M5 versus M5 Note – budget smartphone review

Looking for a budget smartphone that's actually worth what you pay for it? Our review of the Meizu M5 and M5 Note shows that you don't have to spend a whole lot of money to get a decent device.

By Nick Gray
8 minute read
Meizu M5 Meizu M5 Review: An interesting choice
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Published: 07.07.2017
Meizu M5 Review: An interesting choice
3.5

Read the in depth Review of Meizu M5 Mobile Phones. Know detailed info about Meizu M5 configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

By Shrey Pacheco
11 minute read

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