An important difference between Meizu and Xiaomi

As you know, the other day the Chinese company Meizu released the third generation, the smartphone turned out to be interesting, and in terms of the set of parameters of price, quality and characteristics, it is a direct competitor Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro... The publication conducts comparative analysis smartphones and chooses the best one by voting of readers.

Comparison of technical characteristics

Model	Meizu M3 Note	Redmi Note 3 Pro
Display	5.5 inches IPS	5.5 inches IPS
Permission	1920 × 1080	1920 × 1080
CPU	MediaTek Helio P10	Snapdragon 650
Frequency	1.8 GHz	1.8 GHz
flash memory	16/32 GB	16/32 GB
RAM	2/3 GB	2/3 GB
Camera	13 MP f / 2.2, 5 lenses, PDAF	16 MP f / 2.2, 5 lenses, PDAF
Dimensions (edit)	153.6 × 75.5 × 8.2mm	150 x 76 x 8.65 mm
The weight	149 gram	168 gram
Battery	3150 mAh	3050 mAh
OS	Android 5.1 + Flyme	Android 5.1 + MIUI
Price in China	125/154 dollar	154/185 dollars

Design

Both smartphones are made of metal and both have 5.5 ″ IPS Full HD displays. With a similar design, the Redmi Note 3 Pro is slightly lower and wider than the Meizu M3 Note, the thickness of the smartphones is almost the same.

Another difference that can affect the user's choice is fingerprint scanner location: on the M3 Note it is located under the display built into the mBack key, and on the Redmi Note 3 Pro on the back (round, at the top of the case).

Meizu M3 Note was sketched from flagship smartphone from the same manufacturer Pro 5, while the RN3 Pro has the original design. Both smartphones have similar body color variations: gold, gray and silver.

Processor, RAM and power

Despite the similarity of these models, smartphones are built on different hardware platforms. Meizu M3 Note is powered by a Chinese 8-core chip MediaTek Helio P10 with Cortex A53 cores and a clock speed of 1.8 GHz, and the Redmi Note 3 Pro is equipped with a processor Snapdragon 650 with two Cortex A72 cores and four Cortex A53 cores.

In terms of power, Redmi Note 3 Pro beats the M3 Note, but you should wait for real tests of performance and autonomy to see how much the smartphone lasts with intensive use.

Tests in AnTuTu

In the popular benchmark AnTuTu Helio processor P10 (with Meizu it has not yet been tested, the result is given for OPPO R9) gains 51,000 points, while the competitor in the face of Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 - 75.000-79.000 points. The difference is palpable, the Snapdragon beats the P10.

These were the most significant differences between the two Chinese phones, the rest of them are almost identical: both Meizu M3 Note and Redmi Note 3 Pro from Xiaomi have 2 GB of RAM / 32 GB of flash model.

They are equipped with approximately the same cameras: the main Meizu M3 Note has 13 megapixels, 5 lenses, PDAF and a dual LED flash, while the Redmi Note 3 Pro has a slightly improved 16 megapixel 5-lens system with phase detection autofocus and dual LED flash... Also, both devices in their design have hybrid slots for SIM and microSD cards.

The last difference between the devices lies in the software component, the M3 Note runs on the Flyme OS, which is based on the old Android 5.1 Lollipop, and the Redmi Note 3 Pro runs on the MIUI V7 OS, which is based on the same old Android 5.1. Skin selection is a matter of taste, both systems support custom themes and other popular features.

Prices

The Snapdragon 650 is a more powerful chip than the Helio P10, but the user will have to pay for it. Basic version Meizu M3 Note with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of flash memory costs about 125 dollars, and the model with 3 GB / 32 GB flash - $154 .

The starting price of Redmi Note 3 Pro is the same as the price of the older one Meizu models M3 Note - 154 dollars in China. For the top model RN 3 Pro with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of flash memory, the user will need to pay about $184 .

In terms of price and performance, a device from a manufacturer such as recent times are unmatched. And it's hard to disagree with this fact. Nevertheless time is running, strong players are emerging in China trying to replicate Xiaomi's success. Perhaps the most ambitious is the brand that regularly pleases buyers with inexpensive but highly attractive smartphones. And every year the devices of this manufacturer are getting better. Their M3 Note device is able to significantly strengthen Meizu's reputation in the budget segment, this is the main competitor of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, which, until recently, deservedly bore the title of the most interesting budget solution. Let's compare these two devices to determine the best.

main parameters

The smartphone is controlled by the Android 5.1 operating system, the Flyme 5.1 shell is installed. Its "heart" is the Helio P10 Octa-Core chip from MediaTek, half of the Cortex-A53 cores in it are endowed with a frequency of 1.8 GHz, while the rest have a frequency of 1 GHz. There is graphics adapter Mali-T860MP2. The amount of RAM has 2 or 3 GB, and the storage is allocated 16 or 32 GB, it is expandable microSD card... The IPS display is equipped with Full resolution HD, its size is 5.5 inches. The main photomodule has a 13-megapixel sensor. There is phase detection autofocus and dual LED backlight... The camera is capable of capturing 1080p video. At the front, there is a 5-megapixel module that also writes videos in 1080p. The battery is capacious here - 4100 mAh. There is a fingerprint scanner.

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Meizu and Xiaomi gained particular popularity in 2015-2016, offering customers smartphones with advanced features for little money. The main hits that were most discussed by Ukrainian users were, perhaps, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro and Meizu m3 note. the site decided to compare these devices, as well as to hold a drawing in which the winner will choose the desired smartphone. To become a participant in the drawing, complete all the conditions specified at the end of the material.

Appearance and display

The cases of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro and Meizu m3 note are made of aluminum; plastic inserts are used at the top and bottom edges of both, which prevent shielding. From the back, both devices look laconic, even a little strict, which will allow both to look good both in the hands of a cheerful student and a manager in a classic suit.

The front of both devices is also without frills, except that the Meizu m3 note looks more attractive due to the 2.5D glass, and the Redmi Note 3 Pro seems more practical, since it has a barely protruding side around the entire perimeter to protect the glass from small debris.
The quality of the screen picture in both cases is normal: Redmi Note 3 Pro is a little faded (this was fixed in), and Meizu m3 note is coldish and slightly pinkish.
Overall, the Meizu m3 note seems prettier, although it falls short of or, and the Redmi Note 3 Pro is slightly more protected from external influences. It is equally convenient to use both smartphones due to the ergonomic rounding of the ends of the case.

Performance and autonomy

Meizu m3 note received a Helio P10 processor, which is enough for comfortable use of programs and fast work shell, but performance in demanding games is still not enough. Redmi Note 3 Pro is equipped with Snapdragon 650, which definitely bypasses the MediaTek processor due to better optimization of games for Qualcomm solutions. At the same time, he copes with other tasks no worse than a competitor, and even better than his follower, which he showed.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro

Meizu m3 note

The battery life of a Xiaomi smartphone is also higher, but in everyday use both competitors last for one and a half to two days, so this advantage is more likely needed for fans' disputes on the topic "which is better?" In practice, both gadgets will still be sent for recharge at approximately the same interval, in extreme cases, you can always buy. The conclusion is simple: if trendy 3D games and network shooters have become an indispensable part of your life, take Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro, in other tasks you will hardly notice the difference with Meizu m3 note.

Camera

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro and Meizu m3 note are inexpensive, which is reflected in the quality of the photos. The color rendition during the day is more accurate in Redmi Note 3 Pro, and the pictures themselves are more saturated, but automatic focusing works more accurately and faster on Meizu. At the same time, in mediocre lighting conditions, the quality becomes identical. Examples on a sunny day:

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro

Meizu m3 note

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro

Meizu m3 note

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro

Meizu m3 note

On a bright day, it is better to use the Xiaomi phablet because of the end result, and at any other time - Meizu, because it will be faster to achieve the highest possible quality.

Additional features, communications, sound

Competitors, despite the low cost, are equipped with fingerprint scanners, their work is equally good, but Meizu m3 note wins due to the functionality of the mTouch button (read more in). But Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro has an infrared port, which allows you to turn your smartphone into Universal remote for appliances in the house.
The radio modules work about the same, but in the Redmi Note 3 Pro there is Wi-Fi support 802.11ac while the Meizu m3 note is limited to 802.11n. Mobile Internet functions identically, and voice transmission is barely noticeable, but still better in the Meizu phablet (the quality is the same as in the much more expensive one).
The sound quality in the headphones is at the same level, but the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro is a little louder, and the external speakers are better than the Meizu m3 note - it is more difficult to miss a call on it due to the volume, but they are still not suitable for comfortable movie consumption.

Verdict

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro looks extremely interesting even at the end of 2016, although a more compact one appeared for the New Year holidays, but almost as efficient. The Meizu m3 note doesn't seem like a bad buy either, especially with the price cut. Even the newest ones have not gone ahead in performance from the mid-2016 phablet. The same applies to autonomy - you cannot choose an unambiguous leader, because both smartphones will work for a day or two, and it would be wrong to give priority to Redmi Note 3 Pro because of the theoretical possibility of being without electricity for several days. The infrared port and faster Wi-Fi in the Redmi Note 3 Pro are eye-catching, but navigating the OS with the Meizu m3 note's mTouch is likely to be more enjoyable in everyday use. The displays of both smartphones are not without flaws, which is why it is difficult to choose an unambiguous leader here: the slight pallor of the Redmi Note 3 Pro is not felt so much after just a couple of days of use, and the slight pinkness in the Meizu m3 note is noticeable only when the two devices are directly compared. In that price segment rather, size is important.
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Updated 07.09.2018

Chinese manufacturers Xiaomi and Meizu are competitors to each other. They make smartphones that are somewhat similar to each other, so the buyer is often faced with the problem of choice. In this review, we will compare two budget employees - Redmi Note 3 from Xiaomi and M3 Note from Meizu. Ultimately, we will come to the conclusion which of these two smartphones is better.

"Raw" comparison of parameters

Let's write down the characteristics of both phones in the table. This makes it easier to see the difference in the parameters.

	Xiaomi Redmi Note 3	Meizu M3 Note
Price	13-14 thousand rubles	10-12 thousand rubles
Display	5.5 inches, 1920 x 1080	5.5 inches, 1920 x 1080
CPU	MediaTek Helio X10	MediaTek Helio P10
Video accelerator	PowerVR G6200	Mali-T860 MP2
RAM	3 GB	3 GB
Memory	32 GB	32 GB
Cameras		13 MP, F / 2.2 (front 5 MP)
Battery	4000 mAh	4100 mAh

From this table you can see that both gadgets have similar hardware, and they have practically no differences between displays, cameras, although all this is only a superficial comparison. Whatever it was, but the difference in the "hardware" can be seen with the naked eye. Let's start with him.

Comparison of "hardware". MediaTek Helio X10 vs Helio P10

Helio P10

This chip is marketed as a CPU for mid-range gadgets. price category, however, Meizu M3 Note refers more to state employees. Here we looked at the Meizu line of smartphones and determined that Meizu M3 even with the Note prefix (speaks of a larger display compared to the original) refers to budget phones and is relatively old. It consists of 8 Cortex-A53 cores, and they are divided into 2 clusters: 4 cores are designed for simple tasks and have a frequency of 1.1 GHz, the other 4 are for solving heavy tasks, and their frequency is 2 GHz. If necessary, the architecture allows all cores to be activated at the same time.

The processor also has a Mali-T860 video accelerator with DirextX 11.1 support and a frequency of up to 700 MHz. In more old version MT6750 it operates at frequencies up to 650 MHz. If we compare the performance of this chip with its competitor (Adreno), it will be comparable to the Adreno 405 core. However, this chip is capable of recording and playing FullHD clips (1920x1080, 30 FPS).

In the performance test, the Meizu M3 Note, together with the Helio P10 CPU, scores 44180 points (screen below), which is not bad for a budget employee.

Helio X10

It's over new chip with 8 cores up to 2.2 GHz. All cores are used simultaneously, so this one is a full-fledged 8-core. At one time, it was distinguished by revolutionary technologies such as MiraVision (reducing "freezes" when scrolling) and slo-mo Super Slow-Motion (recording video in slow-mo at 480 frames per second), but today there are more advanced processors, and this already you will not surprise anyone.

When testing performance in the Antutu benchmark, Redmi Note 3 with this processor scores 48-53 thousand points. This is slightly higher than the result of the Meizu M3 Note smartphone based on the Helio P10 CPU.

Note that the test result does not always accurately reflect the real speed and capabilities of the system. Helio X10 uses a weak video accelerator PowerVR G6200, the performance of which is at the level Mali-T624 MP4... Helio P10 (Meizu M3 Note) uses graphics Mali-T860... Therefore, it is possible that some demanding games will run smoother on Meise.

Of course, we will give the smartphone away from Xiaomi the victory in terms of the processor and speed, however, Meizu is not far behind and literally steps on his heels.

Cameras

The cameras in both smartphones are identical. Both have a matrix with a resolution of 13 megapixels, a lens with aperture F / 2.2, LED flash, autofocus. Below we present photos from the cameras of these smartphones so that you can compare the quality.

Photo on Meizu M3 Note

Photo on Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

It is difficult to single out a winner as both cameras take pictures of approximately equal quality. To compare, we recommend clicking on the photo at night and enlarging the images. Where there is less grain, that camera is better. Of course, this is a subjective opinion. In any case, there is no clear winner on the camera side of this pair.

Cons of smartphones

Considering that both phones have been on the market for a long time, they have collected a lot of customer reviews - both positive and negative. Based on them, we will highlight the main disadvantages of these smartphones.

Disadvantages of Meizu M3 Note(all reviews are taken from Yandex.Market):

The camera is of an average level, it does not always shoot in detail and has poor color reproduction. The colors are less contrasting and saturated than they really are. To get a good shot, the lighting must be perfect;
The sound from the external speaker is poor. When you call, you have to answer quickly so that the people around you do not hear the terrible sound;
Large size and weight;
Inconvenient dialer (address book). You will most likely have to use third party application from PlayMarket.

Disadvantages of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3(according to reviews from Yandex.Market):

Slippery (bumper must be installed);
Raw firmware (will be updated);
The maximum memory capacity is 64 GB and there is no possibility of installing a memory card;
With each new version there are more hieroglyphs or English characters in the firmware;
Slow fingerprint scanner;
Glitches with wi-fi and Bluetooth are not excluded.

Conclusion and video reviews

There is no winner in this pair: both smartphones are budget, have approximately equal performance of processors with video accelerators, their screens are identical not only in characteristics, but also in color rendering, viewing angles and other boring parameters. The assembly in both phones is good - there are no creaks or backlashes, but only the solidity of the case, so to speak.

They also cost about the same, although the device from Meizu can still be found a little cheaper. So whichever smartphone you choose, you won't go wrong.

Video Xiaomi review Redmi note 3

Smartphones Meizu and Xiaomi have already earned some popularity among users due to their interesting price-performance ratio. Not surprisingly, companies have competing devices that are similar in specs. The excitement before the start of sales of Meizu M3 Note turned out to be very serious and the first smartphones on pre-orders will begin to receive on May 27 (according to the Citrus network, the first batch is 3,000 copies, and there are already about 10,000 pre-orders). For those who do not want to wait or are critical of buying in the near future, there is Alternative option v face Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. Now we will try to compare the devices and determine their advantages and disadvantages.

What common?

First, let's compare the characteristics:

Specifications Meizu M3 Note and Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Model	Meizu M3 Note	Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Display	IPS, 5.5 inches, 1920x1080, T2X-1	IPS, 5.5 inches, 1920x1080
Frame	dimensions 153.6x75.5x8.2 mm, weight 163 g	dimensions 150x76x8.7 mm, weight: 164 g
CPU	64-bit MediaTek Helio P10 MT6755M: eight cores ARM Cortex-A53 (4x1.8 GHz + 4x1 GHz), graphics accelerator Mali-T860MP2 with a frequency of 550 MHz	64-bit MediaTek Helio X10 (MT6795M or MT6795), 8xARM Cortex-A53, 1.95 GHz, PowerVR Rogue G6200 graphics with a frequency of 550 or 700 MHz
RAM	2/3 GB, LPDDR3-1600	2/3 GB
Flash memory	16/32 GB, microSD up to 128 GB	16/32 GB, USB-OTG
Camera	13 MP, F / 2.2, PDAF autofocus, two-tone flash, 5 MP front camera	13 MP, f / 2.2, dual-LED flash, PDAF, 5 MP front camera
Wireless technology	Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n / ac (dual-band, 2.4 and 5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.0 LE	Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n / ac (dual-band, 2.4 and 5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.1, IR
Gps	GPS, Glonass	GPS, Glonass
Battery	4100 mAh, non-removable	4000 mAh, non-removable
Operating system	Android 5.1 Lollipop + Flyme 5.1	Android 5.1 + MIUI7
SIM card	nanoSIMx2	microSIMx2

As you can see, the specifications are really close, both smartphones received metal cases and 5.5-inch screens with a resolution of 1920x1080. Quite high quality IPS matrices are used. Each model has a fingerprint scanner. In Redmi Note 3, it is on the back, under the main camera, in M3 Note - under the screen. They both work quickly and accurately, and which location is more convenient is a personal matter, whoever likes it.

Both smartphones received eight-core MediaTek processors different models, they are pretty close in performance. Smartphones are available in versions with 2 or 3 GB random access memory and 16 or 32 GB of built-in, respectively. Smartphones work under Android 5.1, on top of which the proprietary Flyme 5.1 shells are used, Xiaomi has MIUI7. Both options lack a separate application menu; this solution is often used in Chinese shells. On paper, smartphones are equipped with cameras with similar specifications: 13 megapixels, phase detection autofocus and dual LED flashes, front cameras- 5 MP. So the difference in the photo depends on the photo processing algorithms. Both smartphones received impressive batteries: 4000 mAh from Xiaomi and 4100 mAh from Meizu, the difference is minimal.

Why is Meizu M3 Note better than Xiaomi Redmi Note 3?

Meizu M3 Note is a continuation of a very successful line, now in metal case and with a fingerprint scanner. The first thing that makes it more interesting is the price. On this moment announced UAH 5,000 for the top version with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory, which is UAH 1,100 cheaper than the Xiaomi version with the same memory capacity. But there is one problem: you cannot buy it now, you can only make a pre-order and the price may still change by the beginning of sales.

Second important point for many users - the ability to install a card microSD memory, which is not in Xiaomi. Yes, the slot is combined with one of the SIMs, but it's better this way than nothing. Exists Redmi version Note 3 Pro with more powerful processor, a 16 MP camera and a similar microSD slot, but it costs even more: the 3/32 GB option costs 7000 UAH.

Smartphones cannot be called any outstanding in terms of sound in headphones, they sound average, as usual for the middle class. But in Meizu M3 Note the speaker is more conveniently located: it is on the bottom edge and does not close when the smartphone lies on a flat surface, while in Xiaomi it is located at the back, so there is a risk of missing a call or not hearing an alarm clock in the morning.

A couple more points related to the firmware: Meizu M3 Note is on sale with global firmware, which has Ukrainian and Russian languages and Google services out of the box and the update process is not difficult. Initially Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 comes with Chinese firmware (Chinese and english languages and absence Google services). Yes, in the same mi.ua they sell already flashed versions with everything you need, but for the subsequent self-flashing, you will also need to unlock Bootloader.

It is also worth noting that the M3 Note supports a variety of gestures for quick launch applications and unlocking, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 does not know how.

Read also: Meizu M3 Note review.

Why is Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 better than Meizu M3 Note?

Recently we had it, Xiaomi did not get into it due to the higher cost and the Meizu M3 Note was the leader there. Both smartphones received eight-core MediaTek processors, Xiaomi has MT6795 Helio X10 (Cortex-A53, clock frequency 1.95 GHz with PowerVR Rogue G6200 graphics, clocked at 550 MHz (in the older version with 3 GB of RAM - 700 MHz). Meizu M3 Note - MediaTek Helio P10 MT6755M: eight ARM Cortex-A53 cores (4x1.8 GHz + 4x1 GHz), graphics accelerator Mali-T860MP2 with a frequency of 550 MHz. In fact, the performance of Helio X10 is higher, as can be seen in the results of benchmarks, including AnTuTu (slightly over 43,000 for Meizu versus 48,000 for Xiaomi) b GeekBench (in the Multi-Core test 3018 against 4488 points). The difference is not overwhelming, but it is.

It is rather difficult to compare the quality of the cameras since they were tested in different conditions at different times of the year. Subjectively, I liked the photos from Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 more, and the company is finalizing image processing algorithms more quickly from firmware to firmware. In this regard, Meizu is slightly inferior to its competitor.

Another small but nice bonus in smartphone Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 - Supports Pump Express Plus technology, which allows you to charge 50% of the battery in 1 hour. The figure is not a record, but the Meizu M3 Note charges really slower.

Another relative advantage of Xiaomi can be identified based on the owners of Meizu M3 Note or Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. A number of Meizu buyers come across defective smartphones from time to time. The most common (judging by user reviews) are problems with a crooked button under the screen, problems with the stability of SIM cards and a defective main camera module. There are fewer complaints about Xiaomi. Although this problem is more related to those users who plan to order a smartphone from China.