Meizu MX5
The Meizu MX5 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2015).
2015 · Lower-mid-range · Android 5.0.1 (Lollipop)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.5" · 149.9 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm (5.90 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
ChipsetMediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
RAM3GB
Storage16GB | 32GB | 64GB
Main Camera7 MP · Laser AF
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 401 PPI screen
✓5.5" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 149g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,150 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗7 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2015, June. Released 2015, July
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
OS
Android 5.0.1 (Lollipop), Flyme 4.5
RAM
3GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
401 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
7 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
Main Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@100fps
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,150 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3150 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
149g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
149.9 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm (5.90 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
Colors
Gray, Gold, Silver, Black/Silver
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Meizu MX5 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the Meizu MX5 does not have NFC.
No, the Meizu MX5 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 24W (24W wired, 60% in 40 min).
No, the Meizu MX5 does not support a memory card.
The Meizu MX5 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Meizu MX5 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Meizu MX5 ships with Android 5.0.1 (Lollipop), Flyme 4.5.
The Meizu MX5 uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The Meizu MX5 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
The Meizu MX5 has 4.1, A2DP, LE.
