Meizu M5c Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
5", 1280 x 720
Front Camera
5 Megapixel
Main Camera
8 Megapixel
Operating System
Flyme OS 6.0
Storage
16 GB
RAM
2 GB
Processor
MediaTek
Battery
3000 mAh

Complete technical specifications, details, expert ratings and review of Meizu M5c. Find out how your chosen phone stacks up against the competition and whether it's the one that best meets your expectations with the phone comparison feature.

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Meizu M5c
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 144 mm Better than 60 % of phones rated.
Width 70.5 mm Better than 56 % of phones rated.
Depth 8.3 mm Better than 77 % of phones rated.
Weight 135 g Better than 58 % of phones rated.
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
Connector Type Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM (SIM1 and SIM2/MicroSD slots)
SIM Card Configuration Details Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD

The Meizu M5c has a height of 144 mm, a width of 70.5 mm and a thickness of 8.3 mm. The weight of the phone is 135 g.

Show more
DISPLAY Meizu M5c
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology IPS
Screen Size (Display Size) 5" Better than 56 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1280 x 720 pixels Better than 63 % of phones rated.
Display Format HD
Pixel Density 294 ppi Worse than 74 % of phones rated.
Max Brightness 400 cd/m²
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.
Contrast Ratio 1000:1
Display Features Full Lamination

The screen size reaches 5" inches. Phones with smaller displays are easier to use with one hand. The experience is less pleasant compared to phones with large displays. However, if you're buying a phone for basic use and don't want, for example, a good gaming experience or a large screen for watching movies, this size should be good enough for you. The disadvantage of LCD displays is the relatively lower color contrast displayed, as the technology cannot display absolute black well. Also due to the higher power consumption, LCD displays are no longer as common in phones. Even so, some manufacturers still equip their phones with LCD technology. However, modern smartphones are already using OLED technology. The advantage of LCD phones is that they tend to be cheaper to build than OLED technology.

Display Resolution of Meizu M5c is 1280 x 720 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px. Display´s pixel density is 294 ppi and represents another significant factor affecting image sharpness besides resolution. The higher the value, the sharper the image. Average value is currently about 350-400 ppi, which guarantees a fine and sufficiently sharp image. Finest modern phone displays reach 450 ppi and above.

Show more
PROCESSOR Meizu M5c
Processor Type (CPU) MediaTek
Processor Number MT6737
Clock Speed 1.3 GHz Worse than 57 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty Quad-core Worse than 57 % of phones rated.
64-bit Architecture Yes Better than 82 % of phones rated.
Graphics System (GPU) Mali T720 MP1

Meizu M5c is equipped with MediaTek. The number of processor cores is 4. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. The processor frequency indicates how many instructions phone can process in 1 second. The higher the frequency, the better the performance. Standard processor frequency range today is between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz. Meizu M5c reaches the frequency of 1.3 GHz.

The processor also includes the graphics accelerator Mali T720 MP1.

Show more
MEMORY Meizu M5c
RAM 2 GB Better than 55 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 16 GB Worse than 53 % of phones rated.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB

The phone´s internal memory capacity is 16 GB. The size of the internal storage determines e.g., how many photos, songs, movies, or applications you can store on your phone. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Luckily, most smartphone manufacturers nowadays offer models with different memory sizes to suit every user.

An additional option to increase the storage capacity of this model is to insert a memory card.

RAM memory of the Meizu M5c is 2 GB. Most powerful phones currently have an operating memory of 12 GB or more, which is especially useful for demanding users such as gaming enthusiasts. Normally, phones nowadays have 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications. Operating memory of less than 4 GB is found in lower-end phones or older models, and they are suitable for low-end users who don't use demanding applications and have the phone more for basic use.

Show more
CAMERA Meizu M5c
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 8 Megapixel Better than 52 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture F/2.0 Worse than 52 % of phones rated.
Lens Construction 4-element
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Camera Modes Burst mode, Panorama
Light Source Dual LED flash
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps
Camera Features (Functions) Geotagging
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 5 Megapixel Worse than 55 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.2 Better than 51 % of phones rated.

The rear camera of the Meizu M5c has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The resolution of the main lens is 8 Megapixel. Higher resolution does not necessarily mean super high quality photos. Furthermore, it depends on the pixel size but also on other important factors. The aperture of main lens reaches F/2.0 value. The best phones have a lens with an aperture of up to F/1.5, where more light can pass through sensor and photos will be of a high quality even in low light conditions. However, lenses with apertures around F/1.8 to F/2.2 are the most common. The lower the number after the slash, the better the photo quality.

Front camera
The front camera of phone Meizu M5c has one lens. This number of lenses is standard on most smartphones nowadays. The resolution of front lens reaches 5 Megapixel. Again, it should be noted that resolution is only one of several other significant factors that affect resulting quality of a photo. The main lens is also equipped with aperture of F/2.2.

Show more
BATTERY AND CHARGING Meizu M5c
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 3000 mAh Better than 69 % of phones rated.

The battery size of Meizu M5c is 3000 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

Show more
CELLULAR Meizu M5c
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Operating System Flyme OS 6.0
Navigation A-GPS, GLONASS

Meizu M5c supports 4G. 5G connectivity, which is slowly replacing standard 4G connectivity, is still more the preserve of the latest phones. The operating system in this case is Flyme OS 6.0.

Show more
COMMUNICATIONS Meizu M5c
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
3G UMTS Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8
3G UMTS Frequency 2100, 1900, 850, 900
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 20, Band 38, Band 40
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2600, TDD 2300
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

Basic connectivity standards also include Bluetooth 4.1, making it easy to communicate wirelessly with other devices such as headphones, tablets, speakers and smartwatches.

Show more
MEDIA Meizu M5c
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, MP3, FLAC, eAAC+
Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4, H.264
FEATURES Meizu M5c
Phone Functions Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert
Sensors Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, gravity sensor
Security Devices Fingerprint reader
Additional Phone Features Glass-film-film (GFF) archecture
OTHERS Meizu M5c
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C
Humidity Range Operating 5 - 95%

Similar Phones

Other MEIZU Phones

Other projects: