Do you want to buy a high-end smartphone, and you don't want to spend the 700 euros of the flagships? It's not easy to achieve this, but a great option could be Meizu's future great smartphone, the Meizu MX5 Pro (although it might not be called that in the end). It will be at the level of the Samsung Galaxy S6, or it will be even better.
Better than the Samsung Galaxy S6?
It's always said that one smartphone will be better than another, but the truth is that it's impossible for a phone that is said to cost 450 euros to be able to match one that was launched for 700 euros. One might think that even if it's said that the processor will have more cores, it won't be a better smartphone. But the truth is that in this case, of course, the Meizu MX5 Pro Yes, it will be better than the Samsung Galaxy S6. Why? New information tells us that the processor that this new smartphone will have will be the Samsung Exynos 7420. This is precisely the same processor that the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge, so at least we can say that They have the same processor. However, to this we must add that the RAM memory will have a greater capacity, reaching the 4 GB, which will probably offer us very high performance for a mobile phone that will have the best components. The Samsung Galaxy S6 has a RAM memory of 3 GB.
In addition to the above, the Galaxy S6 offers internal storage 32/64/128 GB and both models would do without microSD, so it is advisable to choose the capacity well. In the case of Meizu, it is common to see 16/32/64 GB options in its devices of that generation, with a more adjusted in price to compete against the flagships.
A useful clarification: if we look at the Meizu MX5 “standard” (not Pro), its platform is different (Mediatek Helio X10 octa-core at 2,2 GHz with PowerVR G6200 GPU and 3 GB of RAM). The Pro model's bet on Exynos 7420 This is what puts it on par with the Galaxy S6 and explains the expectation of top-of-the-line performance.
Great camera, screen and design
But a mobile phone isn't just about the processor and RAM. In fact, there are probably three other determining factors for users when they're going to buy a smartphone: design, screen, and the camera. And in these three aspects the Meizu MX5 Pro will be of a high level. We have already seen that the Meizu MX5 It comes with an aluminum back cover. But in this case it will be a smartphone with a metal frame, and with a glass back cover. Incidentally, this is also the case with the Samsung Galaxy S6.
We still don't know if the screen will be 5,5 inches or 6 inches. Both options have been discussed, but the latest information claims it will be a 6.5-inch screen. 5,5 inches with a resolution Quad HD (2.560 x 1.440) pixels, with technology AMOLED. En el Galaxy S6 The diagonal is 5,1 inches with the same resolution, achieving a very high density of 577 dpi, while at 5,5″ the Meizu would move in a very high density although lower. The S6 boasts Gorilla Glass 4 and the MX5 uses Gorilla Glass 3, differences that can be noticed in resistance.
All this with a camera that could reach 41 megapixels, and whose technology would be from Nokia. Does it still seem impossible that the Meizu MX5 Pro could be better than the Samsung Galaxy S6? In the S6 we find a sensor of 16 SM with f / 1.9 aperture, OIS and 4K video, while the reference MX5 mounts 20,7 MP f/2.2 with AF laser and 4K. The front in both is 5 MP, with an advantage of 1440p video on the S6 vs. 1080p on the Meizu.
Battery, charging and premium extras
The battery is another key point: the Galaxy S6 is equipped with 2550 mAh and the Meizu MX5 goes up to 3150 mAh. Although autonomy depends on software and efficiency, this difference in capacity is significant. The S6 adds wireless charging (Qi/PMA depending on the market) and the Samsung Pay ecosystem, while Meizu offers mCharge, capable of reaching up to 60% in about 40 minutes in the reference models, something very practical in everyday life.
In extras, the Galaxy S6 integrates fingerprint sensor front, reader heart rate and SpO2, NFC with payments, 24-bit/192 kHz audio and infrared port. Meizu provides a front-facing fingerprint reader, good audio with noise cancellation, and a highly polished metal and glass design with a more minimalist approach.
Connectivity, SIM and networks
In connectivity both agree on Dual-band Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth 4.x Low Energy and microUSB 2.0. The Galaxy S6 reaches LTE Cat.6 (300/50 Mbps), while the reference Meizu MX5 remains at Cat.4 (150/50 Mbps). The option of dual SIM It is common in Meizu, an advantage for those who alternate lines, and the S6 incorporates NFC and wide band support.
In memory, none supports microSD in these configurations, but it does USB OTG (present in both ecosystems), and both conserve the 3,5 mm jack for headphones. None include FM radio in the reference variants.
Measured performance and benchmarks
Beyond theory, synthetic tests help to objectify. In Geekbench 4 benchmark figures, the Galaxy S6 is around 1257 points in single-core and 3945 in multi-core, while the reference MX5 is above 817 y 3671 respectively; in RenderScript, 2854 versus 2478. With a Exynos 7420 In the MX5 Pro, the performance ceiling would align with the S6. Remember that Geekbench measures CPU performance and that 3DMark Wildlife It stresses the GPU, so it is important to interpret the results as a whole.
So far the brand new Exynos 7420The Galaxy S6, which is offering such great performance, is only available in the flagship. The Galaxy Note 5 (plus Samsung) will soon join it, although the most significant development is that a company is interested in acquiring Samsung's SoCs. It's Meizu and the MX5 Pro.
Coinciding with the rumors we talked about last week, it is said that will use an Exynos 7 Octa 7420 processor, the same as the one on the S6 and S6 Edge, and which is currently exclusive to these two. Samsung is thus selling its technology to a second manufacturer, which is no small matter.
In past models it was common to see that, although Samsung was the main user of its Exynos chips, it was not the only one: other companies ZTE, Odroid or Lenovo used its products, in addition to Meizu which also used it in the MX4 Pro. With the MX5 Pro, Meizu would repeat Samsung's experience As the designer and manufacturer of the smartphone SoC, let us remember that it is one of the most powerful on the market today.
On the other side of the ring are Qualcomm and MediaTek, two companies that only design and manufacture chips but don't distribute their own devices. It's clear that Samsung has far greater power than these two, although we can't forget that selling its Exynos chips to other companies is truly beneficial for both its coffers and its image and advertising.
Although there have been cases in the past, It is not common for manufacturers other than Samsung to use Exynos chips. on their respective devices. Meizu could be the first, and hopefully many more will follow in the future. As for the release date of the MX5 Pro, although it is still pending confirmation, there is speculation that it could reach the market during the remainder of the year.
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Whoever seeks top-level power, good camera and a premium design you will find two very close proposals: the Galaxy S6, with extras such as Samsung Pay, wireless charging and OIS, and a Meizu MX5 Pro that, betting on Exynos 7420 and more RAM, it could be the most sensible alternative in terms of price without sacrificing a top-of-the-range experience.
