Meizu introduced one of the cheapest smartphones in the line, called Meizu M5c. In many details, it resembles existing devices, but it has a large number of simplified options, as well as new functions.
Features
The screen received an IPS type matrix. It is 5-inch, its resolution is 1280 by 720 pixels. The device runs on a platform of 4 cores.
Meizu M5c has 2 GB RAM and 16 GB built-in memory. Supports MicroSD Card. The main camera has 8 megapixels, the front one is 5 megapixels. The work of modules Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, MicroUSB, GPS, GLONASS is supported. The battery is designed for 3 thousand mAh. There is an accelerometer, light sensor, proximity sensor. The phone weighs 135 g. The device runs on the Android 6.0 operating system.
Appearance
Smartphone Meizu M5c is part of a stylish and current budget line. Its body is streamlined, there are practically no decorative elements, the front part is quite simple, it has only the Home button. Device morejust like the previous model Meizu 5M. Thanks to the plastic case, the back panel of the phone is made of matte material. The keys for adjusting the sound and blocking the device are located on the right side. At the bottom there is a microUSB. There are also gratings, under one of which is a microphone, under the second - a speaker. The headphone port is on the top.
Massive blocks can be seen above and below the screen. The speaker grille is not located in the center, due to which the phone can be attributed to the cheap segment at the first glance. After all, such a solution is the lot of budget devices. There is no 2D type glass. However, due to the flat design of the display, you can see that the device is protected from scratches when placed with its back up. This is achieved using a threshold, which is located around the perimeter of the glass. Reviews of Meizu M5c (16 GB) confirm this property.
There are no artsy elements in the device, the black color looks trite, the assembly is excellent. The phone can be attributed to smartphones of a strict type. Pleasant perception also plays along with the design, elements of which are usually used in more expensive models. Due to the presence of matte polycarbonate, the device retains a good appearance longer. It's also nicer to the touch than cheaper aluminum.
Screen
The phone works with a 5-inch HD screen. Meizu M5c (16 GB) received an entry-level display, so the picture will be slightly pale, the contrast is weak. In a couple of days you can quickly get used to the featuresscreen. Mediocre output ceases to irritate. But if you compare directly with better devices, then all the problems will be quite noticeable. Brightness has a minimum level that users like, but the maximum is too low for work on a sunny day. The picture will quickly lose saturation. In the settings, you can easily adjust the color temperature, but this does not give the owner any particular advantages. Because when using this option, the colors are greatly distorted. Reviews of Meizu M5c (16 GB) confirm this.
The warmer the picture is made, the more the black color becomes similar to gray-brown. If you use a cold tint, then the screen will have a blue tint range. It should be noted that the display does not correspond to the level of many budget devices, most Chinese companies create better products. However, when compared with well-known brands that also use TN matrices, this phone is clearly the leader.
Performance
In terms of performance, the description of Meizu M5c (2GB/16GB) makes it clear that the phone runs on a 4-core processor. There is 2 GB of RAM, which allows you to play slightly resource-intensive projects. It should be noted that even "Asph alt 8" will produce only 16 frames per second. If you use the minimum graphics settings, then this figure rises to 25 frames per second. However, the screen quality is still not encouraging. Moreover, in 5 minutes of playing any application, the phone is very strong.warming up.
The smartphone works slowly, and applications can sometimes slow down, but there are no ardent and very noticeable problems. Light casual games will run just fine, the shell doesn't drop frames, it can only stutter occasionally on long lists if scrolling is too fast. The overall speed of the phone is high, but does not cause irritation. Many people like multitasking, up to six programs are stored in the device's memory. It should be noted that the phone is not designed for some kind of overly loaded use of gaming applications, but a smartphone for this price will do just fine with simple tasks. Also note the autonomy. She is at a high level. We will consider it further.
Autonomy
Battery capacity is 3000 mAh. If we take into account the filling that is installed on the phone, then at medium loads this indicator will be enough for more than a day of battery life. If the user is undemanding, then, using the phone only in critical situations, he can count on two full days of work. The device functions for about 28 hours with: 4 hours of active screen, using the Telegram application in the background, mailboxes, Twitter client, text editor, notes, Google delayed reading, banking utility. At the same time, the user can view up to 20 minutes of video on YouTube, play 30 minutes. in undemanding games, as well as an hour of listening to music. The manual for Meizu M5c (2GB/16GB) has more detailed data on interest consumptionbatteries.
Charging time
The kit comes with a charger that is rated for 1.5 amps. The phone charges in half an hour from 1% to 21%, it reaches 42% in 1 hour, and in 2 it reaches 83%. In fact, the device charges in 2 hours and 30 minutes. microUSB connector. Buyers were not upset by the smartphone’s operating time and charge speed, however, this device did not stand out as something extraordinary compared to other competing devices.
Camera
The main camera of the smartphone works with a matrix of 8 megapixels. Users note the only strong point of the device: thanks to soft algorithms, a picture that has focus gets a good structure as a result. The device has a small dynamic range. The focus works with noticeable glitches, but this is only noticeable when shooting an object at a distance of less than 2 m.
Creating frames is a rather slow process. Color reproduction is very poor. If there are a large number of warm and light shades in the frame, then the picture will be pale. With saturated colors, they are unnecessarily emphasized in the frame. The main transitions between shades are too sharp.
Sound
Specifications Meizu M5c (16 GB) is no worse than any other device that costs up to 6 thousand rubles. However, you need to understand that this device will hardly be enough to get a high-quality photo frame. Therefore, storage on physical media and artistic shooting should be forgotten. The external speaker is quite loud. Even in noisy places like"McDonald's", the words on the video will be understood perfectly. There are no overloads at the maximum ranges, but it should be noted that the sound is flat. Bass is missing and high frequencies are too distorted. Even with the shortcomings, the sound of this device is at a good level. In headphones, playback quality is the most common, but quiet. In public transport, you can hardly make out the words of even familiar and favorite songs. It should be noted that this Meizu M5c tablet will not replace. However, with the role of the player, he copes not so badly. Considering other advantages, this device is quite good.
Communications, additional features
This phone has a mBack key, which is responsible for returning back, if you touch it, to the "Desktop", if you press, and if you click and hold, the device will lock. The camera is called with a double tap. Functionality is the same as any device that works with mTouch. However, there is no fingerprint scanner. Unlike many expensive models, this device supports a memory card slot, the capacity is not more than 128 GB.
The most attractive for buyers, judging by the reviews of the Meizu M5c (16 GB), is that this device runs on a new proprietary shell. It is called Flyme 6. It does not really stand out against the background of additional features, as it is based on the Android 6.0 operating system. What does the buyer get? Standard set, which has a pleasantFeature: Built-in compass, pedometer. This is enough to consider this device as a quality state employee.
Radio module, unfortunately, only one, if we talk about SIM cards. I was pleased with the stability of the work. If we talk about Wi-Fi, then the range is much less than in Xiaomi Redmi 4A, which is comparable in cost to the described device. This is written in reviews of the Meizu M5c (16 GB). The GPS is pretty fast and the compass is great. However, it only shows the correct direction if you freeze in place and wait about 5 seconds. The cellular module is satisfactory, the voice is transmitted clearly and clearly. The reception strength, unfortunately, is poor, but the contact is stable.
Competitors
Meizu M5c phone (16 GB) for sale in golden, black, red, blue, pink case. However, there is only one modification. The phone is offered to users with 2 GB and 16 GB of memory. The cost of the device is about 5 thousand rubles. The main rival can be called Xiaomi Redmi 4A. It has the same screen size and resolution. However, color reproduction and contrast are much better. One of the main reasons to pay attention to this device is the Snapdragon chipset, which is great for light games. At the same time, autonomy is 40% better. The cost is about the same. Modifications with 2-3 GB of memory are offered.
Another more popular competitor of this device is the Samsung Galaxy J1, released in 2016. In official retail, the cost of the described device and this one is the same. For this money, the buyer receives a 4.5-inch screen, hisSuper AMOLED type. The resolution is slightly less than in the described device, the RAM is 1 GB, the permanent memory is 8 GB. The battery has a capacity of 2050 mAh. The operating system is Android 5.1 Lollipop. The only reason to choose this phone is the brand.
Let's consider another competitor - from Meizu. The M5 version is considered more advanced, there is a fingerprint scanner, 2D type glass is installed, and the screen is slightly larger. This smartphone is better in all characteristics, however, unpleasant situations with firmware can occur. Now all the inconveniences have been fixed. Previously, the firmware had a bad effect on autonomy, but now the international software allows you to work with 25 hours of standby, with the display on for 4-5 hours. The cost is slightly higher.
Conclusions
This Meizu M5c (16GB) phone with black case is quite popular. It has become the simplest of the entire product line, which is expressed not only in cost, but also in the implementation itself. It should be noted the lack of a fingerprint scanner and the type of display matrix. However, these shortcomings can only be noticed if the user is advanced. The camera is bad, the stuffing is weak. This, of course, will not seem like good characteristics to the buyer. In addition, more expensive models have these functions much better. Also, the processor will be weak for demanding games. The shell works fine, so you shouldn't quibble about the choice of processor.
If you want good autonomy, you can buy a device withthe same firmware, but weak in terms of the characteristics of the filling. Autonomy will be much better. Considering that the price of the described phone is 20-30% less than that of more popular models of the same line, then this phone seems interesting. Especially if you take into account that the device is convenient as a dialer and has a good basic functionality. Perfect for a student, the appearance will attract. The design is a bit similar to the Doogee X5 Max phone. The difference between them is that the described device will not look awkward.
Customers say that the phone looks great, works with good speed, you can surf the Internet, play games, play music, take pictures, work with documents. Pleased with the software. In the price segment of mobile devices up to 6 thousand rubles, this device can be called one of the best. The only real competitor should be considered Redmi 4A, which can be purchased at a lower price. Review of Meizu M5c (16 GB) will allow you to make a choice.
