The 2016th manufacturer made a year of presentations - announcements regularly appeared on the Web. Buyers note that, unlike the competitor Xiaomi, this developer does not come up with “hellish” names for his gadgets like Pro, Redmi in several modifications, and so on. Meizu offers clear names that anyone can figure out.
The article will focus on the analogue of the M3S Mini. The Meizu M5 smartphone , the characteristics of which will be described based on reviews, is now quite popular. The model received small changes in the form of an enlarged screen, a powerful battery and a plastic case. The device costs about 12 thousand rubles.
At the moment, the described model is one of the most optimal among the entire assortment line in official Meizu stores. Its characteristics are impressive: an 8-core processor, a camera with excellent autofocus, a fingerprint scanner, support for wireless networks. Various color options are available for sale: gold, blue, black, white and turquoise smartphones. Unfortunately, only the first three modifications can be officially purchased in Russia.
Specifications
Description of the smartphone Meizu M5 should start with the fact that it is made of plastic and glass. It works on the Android 6 operating system. On top of it, a unique Flyme shell is installed. The phone works with two SIM cards. Both must be in nano format. The screen has a diagonal of 5.2 inches. The resolution was 1280 × 720. The platform is MediaTek. The processor operates on eight cores. It is 64-bit, the frequency is 1.5 GHz. Depending on the modification, the RAM was 2 or 3 GB. Accordingly, the internal storage is 16/32 GB. If there is a need to install an external drive, you will have to abandon the second mobile number. The main camera has a 13 megapixel sensor, built-in flash type LED. The front module is 5 megapixels, autofocus is available. Of the wireless technologies, the presence of standard ones should be noted: Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The phone is equipped with a connector for charging and connecting to a micro-USB type PC, and there is also a headphone port. There are navigation modules. A fingerprint scanner, proximity and light sensors, and an accelerometer are installed. 3070 mAh battery. The device weighs 138 g.
Contents of delivery
The Meizu M5 16 Gb Black smartphone is sold in the following configuration: the phone itself, a 2 amp power adapter, an additional USB cable, a clip for the SIM card tray. Users note that the set is standard. None of the buyers counted on anything else.
Design, dimensions, controls
This phone is no different from other devices of the manufacturer. Many buyers complain about the lack of variety, however, if you look at the situation from a different perspective, even in a large crowd it will be clear that a person is using a Meizu smartphone. The model range is characterized by the presence of a fingerprint scanner, a mechanical key with a touch panel, a pronounced rear camera, a rounded case and 2.5D glass.
The front of the Meizu M5 Note 32Gb Gray smartphone, like the usual M5 modification, is made of glass of a protected type. The surface is covered with an oleophobic substance, due to which the finger glides quite well. If fingerprints remain, you can erase them in a matter of seconds. When using the phone, it is difficult to leave scratches by accident.
The back surface is made of plastic. If you are interested in glossy options, you should buy a white or turquoise phone, if matte - you need to pay attention to smartphones in black, gold and blue. Buyers note that all modifications look trite. More or less stand out turquoise, black and blue options, so they usually get them.
The gold model has a semi-matte back cover. Slides a little in the hands. The owners note that scratches on the surface appear relatively quickly, with time the color fades.
The dimensions of the phone are standard. The device weighs 140 g, it is easy to intercept on the go, but it is difficult to use in public transport.
At the front there are sensors for missed events, lighting, proximity, as well as a speaker. The speaker is loud. The owners note the presence of good bass, the frequencies are noticeable as medium and high. The interlocutor is heard perfectly, the speaker really has a high-quality implementation. Owner reviews about the Meizu M5 smartphone confirm this data.
Under the screen is a button with a touch surface. It acts as a fingerprint scanner. A heart rate sensor is also integrated. The key travel is minimal, there is a clicking sound.
On the bottom surface, owners notice the presence of a microphone, a connector for a charger and headphones. There is also a speakerphone. The top face is empty. On the left is a slot for a memory card and sim. There is a button on the right side to turn on the device and unlock the screen, a little higher you can see a “swing” to change the volume.
On the back there is a camera “peephole” that does not stand out from the body, and a flash.
Display
The phone has a display whose diagonal is 5.2 inches. The screen is coated with anti-glare substance, owners reported in reviews of Meizu M5 Note 32Gb. This is what distinguishes the Note modification from the base - the second one does not have such a characteristic. The display resolution was HD, in translation into the language of numbers - 720 × 1280 pixels. To create the matrix, IPS technology was used. There is no air gap.
Viewing angles show themselves from an excellent side. The picture is not visually distorted. There are some color rendering problems.
Battery
The device works with a 3070 mAh battery. According to the manufacturer, the phone is able to function in the mode:
- create a photo - 5 hours;
- gameplay - 9 hours;
- conversations - 37 hours;
- music playback - 66 hours
Owners in reviews of Meizu M5 32Gb note that with an average mode of activity, the battery lasts 14 hours. If you use the phone even less often, the percentage of charge will drop to 0 towards the end of the day, provided that it was charged at night.
If you watch movies in HD quality, then the battery will have to be connected to the network after 7 hours. During games, the battery runs out in 3 hours. These data are provided by the owners. They report that measurements were taken at full brightness. There is no quick charge function. The network adapter is designed for 2 amperes.
Communication opportunities
The phone has two nano SIM card slots. The connectors provide work with both 3G and 4G networks. Owners in reviews of Meizu M5 note that navigation works without problems, supports the wireless Bluetooth module.
Memory and memory card
The phone is sold in two versions: 2 GB of RAM with 16 GB of internal storage and 3 GB of RAM with 32 GB of internal. If desired, you can use an external drive. The maximum capacity is 128 GB.
Cameras
The matrix has a resolution of 13 megapixels for the rear camera and 5 megapixels for the front. The first received phase-type focusing. A special LED flash with two glows is built in: warm and cold.
The owners in the reviews for Meizu M5 say that in the daytime the pictures are excellent. White balance is good, dynamic range is excellent, sharpness is at a high level. Focusing is fast and clear.
At dusk or in rooms with a little natural light, it will be difficult to get a good shot. The owners note that quite a lot of noise and distortion, the sharpness drops. However, no one considers this a critical drawback, since such an indicator is standard for devices costing less than 15 thousand rubles.
The front camera takes normal photos, the sharpness is average. The matrix is not wide-angle.
The video is shot at 30 frames per second in the daytime and 20 frames at night. Quality at the same time FullHD. Focus is slow, but the picture is relatively good. The soundtrack is loud and clear, intelligibility at a high level. A selfie camera is great for blogging. She shoots video in FullHD quality.
Performance and software platform
The device runs on the MediaTek platform. The chipset has 8 cores. The first cluster operates at a frequency of 1 GHz each. The second is 1.5 GHz. The phone is designed for everyday tasks. It can also play resource-intensive applications. Graphics provided by Mali-T860.
During the processor load, the case practically does not heat up. The phone is fast. Owners in reviews of Meizu M5 write that they do not observe braking or lags. The manufacturer installed the Flyme shell. It has few functions, but it works properly. Many play games at maximum settings, while the phone shows itself perfectly. The operating system is Android, version 6 of Google.
Multimedia
The player is used standard for the Meizu lineup. Built-in equalizer. The sound that comes in the headphones, like many buyers. This is written by the owners in reviews of Meizu M5. They notice good bass, sophisticated midrange and a slightly pronounced, but noticeable high range. The volume margin is decent.
The external speaker also shows good sound. The mid and high frequencies are noticeable perfectly, with the bass there are some problems. Volume with a good range.
The manufacturer did not build the radio. The player that opens the video can work with a large number of codecs. Through it, it is easy to open subtitles and separate audio tracks.
Conclusion
The phone makes a good impression. The device is compact, convenient, fits perfectly in the hand, it is easy to operate. Everyday tasks are performed at the best level, the pictures are successful, the video also shows decent features. On sale there are several color options for the case. The owners note that this model has no shortcomings, except that I would like a lower cost. Modification with 2 GB of RAM will cost 11 thousand rubles, with 3 GB - 13 thousand
If the buyer can not choose between the models M3S Mini and M5, then you should pay attention to the first. It is made of metal and looks more elegant and solid. Youth is more suitable for the second option. He got a bright and fresh appearance. In addition, the M5 model has a better camera.
When buying, you should not save, it is better to take a modification of 32 GB of internal memory. In addition, the cost of options does not vary much. Such a model will be able to ensure comfortable use of the device without buying a memory card, as well as 3 GB of “RAM” will allow you to play even in “heavy” applications.