Meizu MX4 vs Motorola Moto X (2014)

Here we go, comparing the new Motorola Moto X with the Meizu MX4 and this is as USA versus China in the battle of the smartphones as one can get – the Moto X is built right here in the U.S. and the Meizu MX4 is built entirely in China.  There was a time when a smartphone made in China meant a low-end spec device headed to the emerging nations – but not any longer.  Yes, they still make those cheaper devices, but soon realized if they wanted to sell devices in Europe or the U.S. that they were going to have to up their game.  I am happy to report that they have done exactly that – the MX4 is a well-made, nice looking, solid device with flagship specs.

Both devices are great to look at and have the feeling of quality – the new Moto X is larger in every direction, but still maintains the curved back and is a joy to hold, and if you get the optional leather or wooden back, it looks simply stunning.  The MX4 is no slouch in the looks department either with its metal frame and buttons, but has a soft-to-the-touch material on the back that not only functions to make holding the phone more secure, but also adds to its looks.

These two devices share a few things in common – both have about the same size display and both are Full HD.  They both have 2GB of RAM and neither device has room for expansion of its internal memory.  The Moto X and MX4 are about the same in size and weight with the MX4 ever so slightly taller and wider.  They both have the usual Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0 and a microUSB port for charging and data transfer.

Please take a look at the detailed specifications below and after you look at those we will take a closer look at each individual device to determine their strengths and weaknesses in order to help pick a winner to this comparison.