The Chinese company Meizu does not occupy a leading position in terms of the number of devices sold, but its smartphones can definitely be called one of the best on the market. The manufacturer is not afraid to experiment and follow his own path, and not blindly copy the design and developments of competitors. So, Meizu is one of the exceptional companies that have not added “bangs” to their devices in any form. But, at the same time, the display in the brand's top devices occupies about 85% of the front panel. You can find an overview of these and other best Meizu smartphones in this material.
Meizu flagships
The top smartphones of the Chinese manufacturer easily bypass the products of most global brands. Great design, Qualcomm's powerful hardware platform in every current flagship, amazing AMOLED display and a fingerprint scanner below it, as well as great sound and great cameras - all this is characteristic of each of the devices described below. The only significant drawback that Meizu is still not trying to fix is the company's reluctance to install NFC even in flagship smartphones.
1. Meizu 16th 6/64GB
Meizu smartphone with the best functionality
We decided to start with the most powerful smartphone in the TOP - Meise 16th. The characteristics of this device are simply excellent, especially for a price tag of 28 thousand rubles:
- powerful Snapdragon 845 processor;
- graphics chip Adreno 630;
- 20/12 MP main camera and 20 MP front camera (all modules from Sony);
- 6-inch Full HD AMOLED display (18:9 ratio);
- Qualcomm Aqstic DAC with CS35L41 amplifier;
- 6GB fast RAM and 64GB storage.
Also, Meizu 16th boasts a stunning appearance and a durable metal case. A separate plus for the manufacturer can be put for the preservation of the 3.5 mm jack, which other companies are gradually abandoning in their premium mobile phones.
Also in the ranking of smartphones, this flagship stands out with a fingerprint scanner under the screen. It is for this reason that the manufacturer chose AMOLED technology for its smartphone, because the finger must be illuminated when the sensor is working, and with a mandatory substrate IPS matrices make it impossible.
The device supports proprietary fast charging and in a little more than an hour, it gets infected up to 100%. However, I would like the smartphone to get a more powerful battery, and not a 3010 mAh battery. However, in addition to the lack of NFC, this is the only problem with the device.
Pros:
- one of the first phones with a scanner under the screen;
- hardware performance and OS speed;
- excellent sounding stereo speakers and sound in headphones;
- the display quality is comparable to the flagships from Samsung;
- stunning design and screen space;
- there is a 3.5 mm jack, large volume RAM;
- affordable price;
- very fast charging;
- excellent picture quality.
Minuses:
- no NFC;
- no support for memory cards;
- not the best autonomy.
2. Meizu 16 6/64GB
Camera high level
In 2018, the company released great smartphones, which almost deserve the title of ideal. But with the names, the manufacturer is clearly wiser. No, if you decide to buy a device on the Internet, then there will be no problem. In the store, you should make sure that the consultant understands exactly which “sixteenth” you need.
In terms of performance, the smartphone only slightly loses to the flagship. The device is equipped with a Snapdragon 710 processor and Adreno 616 graphics. At the same time, the amount of memory and display are completely similar. Even the cameras here are exactly the same. Inferior to the 16th model 16th, except for the hardware, except perhaps in sound quality, but only slightly.
Pros:
- quick face unlock
- cameras and screen are similar to the older model;
- quite productive "stuffing";
- high-quality assembly of the device;
- placement and operation of the fingerprint scanner.
Minuses:
- the cost is a little high;
- no NFC for contactless payment.
The best Meizu smartphones in the middle price segment
Excellent design, reasonable cost, excellent performance and reliability. This is how you can describe smartphones from Meizu, related to the middle price segment. If you want to decide which smartphone to choose in order to spend money wisely, then one of the mobile phones presented in this category will be a great option to buy. All considered smartphones are practically devoid of shortcomings, with the exception of the usual problem in the form of a missing NFC module.
1. Meizu Pro 7 64GB
Stylish smartphone with two screens One of the most interesting and unusual smartphones For the last two years, Meizu has been performing the Pro 7 model. At one time it was the flagship of the company, but the device did not receive much popularity. Moreover, the device turned out to be good, but the pricing policy chosen by the manufacturer ruined everything. As a result, the cost of Pro 7 gradually decreased, and today it can be found for only 17-20 thousand rubles.
“The phone has a second screen on the back, the need for which is very doubtful. But selfie fans can by taking better photos with the rear camera using the optional 1.9-inch display as a viewfinder.”
Meizu Pro 7 is great for audiophiles because it has a CS43130 Master HIFI audio chip. According to reviews of the smartphone, it sounds better than most competitors. And this applies not only to smartphones released last year, but also to new products. The device also has infrared port, which is useful for controlling appliances in the house.
Pros:
- two main modules of 12 MP;
- perfect sound in headphones;
- the presence of a second screen;
- excellent screen calibration;
- nice shell;
- in comes with case;
- nimble operation of the system.
Minuses:
- autonomy for 4 with a minus;
- very slippery body;
- 64GB ROM only, no microSD support.
2. Meizu 15 Lite 4/32GB
Great performance at an affordable price
2nd place in the ranking of the best smartphones Meizu middle price segment located great model Meizu 15 Lite. Considering the fact that this device can be found from 13 thousand rubles, it can claim the title of the best phone in terms of cost and quality. For the specified amount, the user will receive the following characteristics:
- Snapdragon 626 octa-core processor maximum frequency 2.2 GHz;
- graphics accelerator Adreno 506;
- 4 GB RAM at 933 MHz;
- 32 GB internal memory;
- FHD screen at 5.46 inches.
The smartphone also has an infrared port, a 12 MP main camera and an excellent front camera with a resolution of 20 MP. By the way, it can be used for Meizu unlock 15 Lite. This function works very quickly and provides a lot of convenience in work.
Pros:
- attractive appearance and high-quality assembly;
- good performance;
- excellent "hardware" for its price;
- excellent front camera;
- the presence of Type-C and fast charging;
- display brightness and saturation.
Minuses:
- the battery is only 3000 mAh;
- in games it is noticeably heated;
- mediocre screen quality.
3.Meizu E3 6/64GB
High-quality dual camera and fast charging The leader in the category of the best smartphone according to customer reviews is Meizu E3. Thanks to the 5.99-inch screen with Full HD resolution and 2:1 aspect ratio, the user can see more information without increasing the width of the device (compared to conventional 5.5-inch phones). Also, this format is perfect for games where the hardware of the smartphone is able to provide a stable 30 fps, regardless of the selected project.
“Meizu E3 is perfect for photography. The device is equipped with a pair Sony modules at 20 and 12 MP, can record 4K (UHD) video, and also boasts a 2.5x optical zoom.
If you often run a huge number of applications at the same time, then you will be pleased with the presence of 6 GB of RAM in the device at once. Now you can switch between programs without having to wait for them to be reloaded. Storage in one of the best smartphones in the review, 64 GB installed. If this is not enough for you, then you can add a memory card to your phone (but only by giving up one of the SIM cards).
Pros:
- an impressive amount of RAM;
- one of best screens in the middle segment;
- almost flawless pictures on the main camera;
- beautiful and first-class assembled case;
- support for proprietary fast charging;
- convenient location of the fingerprint sensor.
The best inexpensive Meizu smartphones under 10,000 rubles
In spite of huge selection of budget smartphones on sale, users often prefer Meizu production models. Inexpensive phones of this brand are distinguished by beautiful design, exemplary speed and high-quality display. In most cases, Meizu devices are also pleasing best sound for your price. If you need just such a phone, then the next trio of smartphones will be an excellent choice for a budget within 10 thousand rubles.
1.Meizu M6T 3/32GB
Simple and reliable Inexpensive Meizu M6T smartphone is a very worthy device with an average cost of 8 thousand rubles. The handset has a dual main camera (13/2 MP), which, surprisingly, can take good portrait shots. The screen in the device is 5.7-inch with a resolution of 1440x720 pixels. As for the hardware platform, it is quite familiar to state employees of a Chinese manufacturer:
- MediaTek MT6750 (8 cores);
- Mali-T860 (2 cores);
- 32 GB storage;
- 3 GB of RAM.
In general, the smartphone can be called an excellent choice for your money. The gadget is perfect for schoolchildren and students, as well as drivers who need a navigator in their car.
What pleased:
- quality of shooting on the main camera;
- speed and simplicity of the Flyme OS system;
- high-quality calibrated display;
- perfectly fitted all the details of the case;
- battery life.
2. Meizu M8 lite
“Public employee” with face unlock M8 Light is a novelty of the Chinese manufacturer, in many ways reminiscent of the model described above. HD display with 2:1 aspect ratio, rugged polycarbonate housing, fast scanner fingerprint on the back. The main camera of the Meizu M8 Lite mobile phone has a similar resolution of 13 MP, but there is no second 2 MP module here.
As a hardware platform, the smartphone uses the MT6739 processor along with GE8100 graphics from PowerVR. This is not enough for games, but any software on a mobile phone works without problems. The hardware is powered by a 3200 mAh battery, which can provide up to two days of operation at moderate load.
Pros:
- face unlock function;
- lightning-fast scanner operation;
- high-quality and beautiful case;
- good autonomy;
Minuses:
- not suitable for games;
- weak graphics.
3.Meizu M6s 32GB
Gorgeous metal body In the first place is another good budget smartphone - Meizu M6s. This device is enclosed in a rugged aluminium case and is available in four color options. The display of the device is similar to the models described above, but the battery here is slightly smaller - 3000 mAh. However, thanks to energy-efficient hardware and good optimization, the M6s is not inferior in terms of autonomy to competing devices in the class.
The M6s is powered by the Exynos 7872 processor manufactured by Samsung. However, the graphics in the smartphone are from Mali, so some 3D applications are not fast enough. However, for most modern games, an inexpensive mobile phone from Meise is enough.
if you love mobile photo, then you will surely be pleased with the 16-megapixel camera installed in this inexpensive smartphone Samsung module S5K2P7 with f/2.0 aperture and 1.12 µm pixel size. The Meizu company also buys the front camera from the Koreans, but its resolution is 8 MP. By the way, you can use the front camera not only for selfies, but also to unlock the phone with your face.
Pros:
- case made of high quality metal;
- the design looks more expensive than the real price;
- excellent cameras and CPU from Samsung;
- good communication capabilities;
- the presence of fast charging;
- excellent system optimization;
- sound quality in speakers and headphones;
- the most balanced features.
Minuses:
- Not the best protective glass on the screen.
Which Meizu smartphone to buy
A user who wants to choose a good Meizu smartphone should first decide on a budget. If you do not limit yourself in money, then you can safely buy the flagship 16th. Within 20 thousand, you can look at the Pro 7 if you need great sound in a smartphone, or E3 when you need cool cameras. IN budget segment choose the device that you liked. However, according to our editors, the best in this price segment is Meizu M6s.
Chinese smartphones continue to be in great demand in the Russian and global markets. And every day everything more users prefer to purchase gadgets produced by companies from the Middle Kingdom. After all, these mobile devices good functionality good quality and more than reasonable price.
True, buyers often face a difficult choice - which company's smartphone is better? Let's try to understand this and compare two popular brands - Meizu and Xiaomi.
The Meizu brand is older than its opponent. Already in 2003, a couple of popular mp3 players began to be released under it. By the way, they were supplied to Russia under other names - Ritmix and Powerman. But then in the period from 2005 to 2010, the players gradually began to be replaced by smartphones. The Meizu company realized that it was necessary to change the vector of development and switched to the production of mobile phones. In 2009, their first smartphone, the M8, was released, which was sold exclusively in the domestic market.
At the same time, Meizu initially focused on Apple's tactics, trying to produce one phone model per year, without being distracted by the release of budget smartphones. However, everything changed in 2015, when Alibaba Group invested decent money in the company. The meizu lineup has expanded, and new devices of this brand have begun to come out many times more often.
Xiaomi is a little younger. She appeared in 2010. Moreover, its initial field of activity is the production of MIUI software shells, and not technology. True, a year later, Xiaomi tried itself in another field, releasing the first smartphone. The model was called Mi1. By the way, according to its characteristics, the gadget was not bad for that time - a 4-inch display, 1 GB of RAM, 4 GB of ROM and a battery of almost 2000 mAh.
In 2012, Xiaomi released their second smartphone. In 2014, the company announced its intention to become the first in the mobile phone market. At the same time, she decided to achieve this goal through the constant and frequent release of new models.
For reference! Only in 2017Xiaomireleased 23 smartphone models.
The lineup
To date the lineup xiaomi is more diverse than meizu. It is represented by dozens of smartphones. All of them are divided into two lines - Redmi and Mi. The first includes more budget options(redmi 4x, redmi 5a, redmi 5 plus, redmi 6, redmi note 5, redmi s2, etc.), the second one is flagship solutions (mia1, a2, mi 4, 5, 5c, 5s, 6, 8, mi note 2 and 3, mi mix 2 and many others).
On average, Xiaomi releases one each month. new smartphone.
Meizu has a lineup mobile gadgets noticeably more modest. But it stands out immediately 4 lines. These are MX, PRO, M and U. How do they differ from each other?
- M. These are budget smartphones. The cheapest devices of the brand. Most of them are sold in the segment up to 20 thousand rubles. The line is focused more on youth. Popular models with the “M” index today are m3s, m5c, m5s, m6, m6 note and m8c.
- U. Image line. It includes smartphones, whose cases are made of glass with metal. The stuff is budget. The cost is average. Bright representatives - Meizu U10 and U
- MX. Long time was the only line. At the same time, it was also the flagship until 2014. Today, smartphones with the designation MX are rather sub-flagships and “middlers”, inferior in terms of hardware and performance to the PRO series.
- PRO. Flagship devices. They are distinguished by top performance and improved sound. In Russia this series meizu is mainly represented by pro 6, pro 6 plus, pro 7 and pro 7 plus models.
For reference! Another flagship is Meizu 15, the release of which is dedicated to the 15th anniversary of the company.
Strengths of Meizu smartphones
We introduced you directly to the brands themselves and their model range. Now let's move on to the comparison. Let's start with Meizu and her "pluses" in relation to the competitor.
- Design. Certainly, external design- a matter of taste, but many experts and ordinary users prefer Meizu. This does not apply flagship models. The top smartphones of both brands look modern, elegant and beautiful. But the "state employees" meizu have a more stylish look.
- Camera. Another "plus" of the products of this manufacturer. The best-selling budget meizu models are equipped with good matrices. In addition, the brand's smartphones usually run on MediaTek processors, which allow devices to more naturally reproduce colors in pictures. As for the flagships, both Xiaomi and Meizu have something to brag about. Therefore, in the comparison of cameras top smartphones there is no single winner.
- mtouch button. Many people like the meizu special key at the bottom of the display. It combines the functions of a touch tracker, physical button and a fingerprint scanner. With its help, you can quickly and easily unlock your smartphone, open the task manager, press "Home", etc.
- Sound. In terms of volume and purity of sound, it is ahead of the meizu model. Apparently, the past experience of the company is affecting - it initially specialized in players. Many more smartphones of the brand are equipped with discrete audio processors. As a result, their devices have a better signal-to-noise ratio, and a wider frequency potential.
For reference! Formerly one of the advantages of the companyMeizuThere was also wider availability. But now the situation has changed. SmartphonesXiaomican be easily bought in Russia. At the same time, it is not necessary to order a gadget via the Internet and wait a long time for delivery. Official points of sale have opened in many cities, and large retailers now always have xiaomi products in their assortment.
Disadvantages of Meizu smartphones
- Iron. Almost 90% of meizu models come with MediaTek chips. Whereas almost all xiaomi smartphones get more productive ones at the factories Qualcomm Snapdragon.
- Operating system. Devices from Meizu sin with not the highest quality firmware. Many of them have shortcomings and bugs. Sometimes it also happens that not all menu items are well or completely translated, and smartphones intended for the Chinese market usually do not have any at all. Play market, no Russian localization.
- Unstable updates. Because of what, over time, the quality of the smartphone decreases. The reason is again the processor. After all, MediaTek does not always fully support its customers in updating OS kernels. As a result, many users do not wait for the new version of Android for their Meizu.
- higher cost. If we compare models with the same characteristics, then Xiaomi will be a little cheaper. Not to say that this is precisely the lack of meizu, but this fact cannot be ignored.
What are the advantages of Xiaomi smartphones?
Devices of this famous brand boast the following:
- Iron. Xiaomi puts Qualcomm chips on its models, which are distinguished by greater performance. Even on the ultra-budgetary redmi 4a, Snapdragon 425 is installed. In terms of graphics, Xiaomi wins again. On the devices of this brand, Adreno video processors are most often found, which are significantly better than the Mali and PowerVR graphics chips on Meizu smartphones.
- Energy intensity. In 90% of cases, xiaomi will have more capacious battery than meizu. At the same time, on many models (Xiaomi Redmi 4X, Redmi note etc.) batteries are used as much as 4000-4100 mAh. Their competitors from Meizu's best case are equipped with batteries for 3000-3500 mAh. It turns out that Xiaomi smartphones “live” from charging to charging longer.
- The ability to use cloud storage and easily synchronize different devices. In other words, there is general system, like Apple, which allows you to combine different gadgets.
- infrared port. By downloading and installing special application, the gadget can be used instead of a remote control from a TV or home theater.
- Frequent OS updates and lots of custom ROMs.
- Price. Xiaomi sells smartphones almost at cost. You can hardly find a better option from other brands in terms of performance for a similar amount. What earns Xiaomi? On sales of services and other equipment (TVs, smart watches, external batteries, network hardware etc.).
Cons of mobile devices from Xiaomi
As you can see, Xiaomi smartphones outperform their opponent's products by several weighty criteria at once. Do they have disadvantages? Yes, the following disadvantages spoil the overall picture:
- Low hearing. On many models, the unit's speaker is located on the back. As a result, if the phone is with the screen up, then the sound of an alarm clock or a call can not be heard.
- "Different" with accessories. In order to quickly release new models, Xiaomi uses the services of several suppliers and assemblers at the same time. As a result, components from different companies can be found in one model. All this requires different drivers. As a result, software optimization becomes more complicated, and sometimes various bugs appear.
- Unstable updates and late release global firmware. Xiaomi, likeMeizu, problems with android system updates are inherent. Especially on smartphones with MediaTek chips. Fortunately, there are few such models. As we have said, most Xiaomi smartphones are powered by Qualcomm processors. They have minor updates appear more often, and a new android version do it faster.
Main conclusions
In opposition to "Meizu versus Xiaomi" is difficult to determine the clear leader. Although some preference can be given to xiaomi. Firstly, it is a larger and more well-known company that is entering new markets. Secondly, the best software and hardware are installed in smartphones of this brand, due to which their performance is usually higher than that of a competitor. Thirdly, Xiaomi phones have a more capacious and durable battery. Finally, the advantages of Xiaomi are a diverse range of models, the frequent release of new products and updates.
Meizu usually wins the best settings camera and sound, which allows users to take better pictures and communicate with the interlocutor with greater comfort (but this applies to the budget segment).
At the same time, when choosing between meizu and xiaomi, do not forget to pay attention to the characteristics of a particular device, be sure to study the reviews and reviews on this model. After all, you are not buying a brand, but its products.
These three Chinese brands are always on the radar of buyers who decide to choose a smartphone. They offer inexpensive solutions with large displays and good hardware, which is what distinguishes them from other manufacturers. If a budget employee from Xiaomi for $ 200 (conditionally) gets a 5-inch HD display, then a phone from Samsung, for example, with the same characteristics will cost $ 250-300. Let's figure out what exactly is hidden behind these names and which brand is better.
Xiaomi phones
New flagship Xiaomi Mi Mix2sIn Russia, they have become popular. The reason is high quality, good service, affordable price with good components. The manufacturer does not have its own hardware production base, so it orders components from third party manufacturers. For example, processors are mainly purchased from Qualcomm (rarely from Mediatek), a leading developer mobile processors. Qualcomm, in turn, uses solutions from another brand - ARM.
Note that the decision to use Qualcomm products is a plus, since the manufacturer's chipsets are powerful with low power consumption (especially the flagship ones - Snapdragon 821, 835, 845). The new flagships of Xiaomi Mi6, Mi Mix 2S are equipped with the latest TOP Qualcomm developments and boast high performance.
The second feature of Xiaomi is the MIUI shell, which is placed on top of pure android. Many users highlight it as a drawback due to the unusual arrangement of settings and elements. Some smartphones under this shell do not have the Russian language (you have to use third-party firmware), and the bootloader may be locked. To unlock it, you have to apply through a Chinese site.
There are user complaints about poor system optimization under the MIUI shell, which is why platforms even with capacious batteries(basically it is 3000 mAh) are discharged during the day. For example, one of the most popular models Xiaomi Redmi 4 received a 4100 mAh battery, although its autonomy is not impressive - a day of work with the screen glowing for 5 hours.
Some users (units) complain about ads embedded in the firmware. From time to time, when using the phone, an advertising message pops up about some kind of investment there. To be honest, I personally could not see ads in the firmware, although experience Xiaomi use I have. Perhaps this applies only to some models.
Smartphones
In the Russian market (and in China) Meizu smartphones are less popular. Chinese brand also produces inexpensive smartphones and mainly offers budget models (although there are also flagships such as Meizu Pro 7) with large screens and “sloping” under the high cost. This encourages many buyers to choose Meizu.
Unlike Xiaomi, Meizu works very closely with Mediatek, a manufacturer of chipsets (processors) for smartphones. Most Meizu smartphones of the top or budget class are supplied to the market with MediaTek chips, which is a plus on the one hand, and a minus on the other. The plus is the cheapness of the processors of this manufacturer, the minus is their speed. One of best solutions Mediatek Helio X30 with 10 cores is inferior in performance to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chip of the same category. Most often, Mediatek installs weak video processors with a small number of cores, which causes poor graphics performance.
The second disadvantage of Meizu smartphones is branded shell flyme. She got the same problems as Miui in Xiaomi, but it remains more difficult to understand. It's hard to say which shell is dumber - Flyme or Miui, but the latter is more common and studied.
Choosing between Meizu and Xiaomi (any price category), it is better to give preference to the latest brand. Its gadgets based on Qualcomm Snapdragon processors are more productive and energy efficient. It is Qualcomm that is the leader in the development of mobile processors, not Mediatek.
Huawei
Flagship Huawei Mate 10Pro This mobile technology giant is head and shoulders above any other Chinese company that makes mobile phones. If Xiaomi and Meizu simply assemble gadgets based on third-party hardware, then Huawei has its own production base of processors.
Under the HiSilicon brand (owned by Huawei), mobile chipsets are produced that compete even with the legendary processors from Qualcomm and Exynos (Samsung). One of the latest 10nm HiSilicon Kirin 970 chips has received improved Mali-G72 graphics with 12 video processors, and now its capabilities and performance are comparable to the power of the top Snapdragon 835 CPU. Huawei with their Kirin processors have long moved into the big leagues, where Mediatek only aspires to.
Further, the cameras in Huawei smartphones are among the best in the world. If we take the Dxomark rating (the studio analyzes mobile cameras), then Huawei's flagship Mate 10 Pro is in 4th place. Above are only Samsung S9 Plus, Google Pixel 2 and Apple with their iPhone X. The first 10 models of the rating did not include any Xiaomi gadget or Meizu, and only the 11th position is the new Xiaomi Mi Note 3 smartphone, and there are no Meizu phones at all.
As you can see, Huawei holds the lead, Xiaomi is far behind, and Meizu's flagships didn't even make it into the TOP20 smartphones with good cameras.
Note that Huawei pays a lot of attention to the development of cameras and works closely with specialists from the legendary Leica brand. In addition, Huawei uses 2 rear modules of its cameras in a very unusual way: one shoots a picture in monochrome mode and “catches” the light, the other module takes a color picture and receives color information. Then 2 frames are combined with the help of special software, and at the output the user sees quality image with accurate colors and wide dynamic range. Most other smartphone manufacturers use a second camera to determine depth of field, which allows you to blur the background, but the quality of the photo is only indirectly affected. This is a big plus for Huawei flagships with two cameras.
Verdict: who is better?
We can definitely say that Meizu is the weakest brand of the three - its phones are cheaper than the rest, equipped with weak hardware from MediaTek. Xiaomi is a more solid company, riveting mostly inexpensive smartphones with good displays and processors from Qualcomm. Most users are satisfied with the quality of products, but there are complaints about the manufacturer's software. Huawei is a cool brand that inspires more trust than others Chinese companies. It competes with Apple and Samsung, and in some respects even surpasses them. If to speak in simple terms, then Huawei refers to major league, Xiaomi and Meizu - to the average.
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Meizu is becoming more and more popular every day, releasing more and more popular phones. Meizu smartphones are distinguished by their excellent build, wide functionality and good performance. In recent years, the company has become a strong competitor in the market to leading mobile electronics companies, as it was able to combine advanced technologies and wonderful design with low cost gadgets in devices. We bring to your attention the rating of the best Meizu smartphones for 2017-2018 according to experts.
meizu m5c
The Chinese brand "Meizu" has pleased fans of mobile devices with an interesting gadget. Smartphone with good sound- Meizu M3s 16Gb has positive reviews, and all due to the fact that this cell phone is really an indispensable assistant in numerous issues. According to many people, the best smartphone from Meizu is just this model. Although he is in tenth place in his price category, he is the best option that can be recommended for purchase in various stores in the CIS countries. Although there are problems with buying cases for this device now, in another way, the device has irreplaceable advantages that other mobile phones do not have.
Main characteristics:
- dual SIM support
- screen 5″, resolution 1280×720
- Mediatek processor MT6737, 4 cores at 1300 MHz
- camera 8 MP, autofocus, f / 2, and front 5 MP
- memory 16 GB, slot for memory card
- RAM 2 GB
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS
- battery 3000 mAh
Pros:
- Metal case;
- Quick in numerous tasks;
- There is work with two SIM cards;
- The fingerprint scanner is fast and responsive;
Minuses:
- Not the best firmware;
- Weak processor.
Meizu M5
The ninth line in this top is occupied by the next mobile phone from Meizu. Smartphone with big screen big battery is a real eye-catcher for all buyers. Every person who dreams of a good purchase turns his attention to this particular smartphone. And this is no coincidence. It turns out that due to the fact that the gadget has a built-in RAM of three gigabytes, a person has the ability to launch numerous applications and games. The smartphone is succinctly translated into Russian, there are no menu items that contain hieroglyphs that are incomprehensible to humans. Among other things, a battery with a capacity of 3070 allows the smartphone to please the buyer for a long time. The device does not heat up long-term use and this is also its main advantage.
Main characteristics:
- Android - 6.0;
- Support for two SIM cards;
- Autofocus built into the main camera at 13 MP;
- Processor MediaTek MT6750;
- Availability of LTE (4G);
- Battery - 3070 mAh;
- Own memory - 32 GB (there is a slot for Micro SD);
Pros:
- Applications start instantly, there are no freezes;
- 4G catches perfectly, surfing the Internet can be done at high speeds;
- Nice price;
- The quality of the microphone and speaker is at a high level;
- Juicy screen with pleasant shades;
Minuses:
- Due to FlyME's own firmware, for many, the interface seems unusual (however, getting used to it is a matter of time);
Meizu U10 16Gb
The eighth position of this TOP was taken by a standing and reliable smartphone, which differs from its counterparts in its excellent performance. Indeed, many people like this device not only because of the cute design (beautiful design), but also precisely because of the functionality. Although the amount of RAM on the smartphone is not as large as we would like, but if you look closely, you can figure out that an improved processor is used - MediaTek MT6750, and along with 2 gigabytes of RAM it plays an important role. Indeed, launching games, resource-demanding applications is not difficult. And they will not hang during human interaction with them.
Main characteristics:
- Works for Android platform – 6.0;
- RAM - 2 GB;
- Eight-core processor - MediaTek MT6750;
- Graphics: Mali-T860 MP2;
- Built-in memory - 16 gigabytes;
Pros:
- Pleasant appearance;
- Works smartly under heavy load;
- Acceptable cost in salons;
- The fingerprint scanner works at the proper level;
- Convenient interface;
Minuses:
- Gets very hot while running applications;
- Low volume on the device itself;
By all characteristics, this smartphone resembles the tenth model of this rating. Impeccable appearance, almost identical parameters, but this smartphone has distinctive features compared to the previous model. It turns out that the size of the RAM was increased by one gigabyte, and now it is 3 GB, the developers also worked with the internal memory, and doubled its volume, now standard version has 32 gigabytes on board. Undoubtedly, the battery has also been improved, now its capacity is 3020 mAh. All these pluses are necessary in order for the smartphone to function even better compared to previous brothers.
Main characteristics:
- dual-sim support;
- Battery - 3020 mAh;
- Support for LTE (4G);
- Memory - 32 gigabytes;
- Camera - 13 MP;
- Processor MediaTek MT6750;
- Screen - 5 inches;
- RAM - 3 GB;
Pros:
- Attractive design;
- High-quality smartphone assembly;
- The screen is solidly executed;
- Good battery, the charge of which is enough for a full day of use;
- Fast charging from the original cable;
- Responsiveness in the system;
Minuses:
- Not very high quality cameras;
- You can't upgrade to the latest version of Android;
Meizu U10
This smartphone is really extremely popular compared to previous devices. Its work, autonomy, the presence of interesting functionality, and so on - this clear benefits, because of which the device itself can be called "excellent". Forum dedicated to mobile technology, has a huge number of ratings with positive reviews that express strengths this smartphone. Everyone wants to buy such a cell phone today. Budget smartphones for Lately are developing at a rapid pace, and this proves Meizu U10 32Gb.
Main characteristics:
- 5 inch screen;
- Memory - 32 gigabytes;
- Camera - 13 MP;
- Availability of LTE (4G);
- Processor MediaTek MT6750;
- Battery - 2760 mAh;
- Weight - 139 grams;
Pros:
- Excellent design;
- Comfortably lies in the hand;
- In the daytime, high-quality images are obtained;
- Games run without freezes;
- The fingerprint scanner works without brakes, quite quickly;
- Oleophobic coating on a five-inch screen;
Minuses:
- At night, the apparatus is not suitable for taking pictures;
- Quite slippery, you need to carry the device in a case;
- The mobile phone heats up with a large number of running applications;
Meizu M3
The ranking of the best Meizu smartphones for 2017-2018 included this high-quality gadget, which scored a huge number of ratings among buyers. A 5.5-inch screen, 13 million pixel camera, 4G support and many other positive aspects make this cell phone one of the main purchase options. This device is convenient to use. Three gigabytes of RAM and an improved processor help you run multiple tasks. The cameras are built-in from well-known third-party manufacturers, and they allow you to get pretty good pictures. Therefore, due to an affordable price within 10,000 rubles, buying this smartphone is extremely beneficial for a person who is looking for an inexpensive but good smartphone in the 21st century.
Main characteristics:
- Android 5.1;
- Dual SIM support;
- Camera - 13 million pixels (autofocus);
- Supports 4G;
- Battery – 4100 mAh;
- Memory - 32 gigabytes;
- Screen - 5.5 inches;
Pros:
- Fine appearance;
- The speed of work at an incredible level;
- No extra pre-installed software;
- Value for money;
- Smartphone control with a central button;
- The fingerprint scanner works smartly;
Minuses:
- Combined slot of the second sim and Micro SD;
- It's not too easy to set up a mobile phone;
Meizu M5 Note
From Meizu, a huge number of new smartphones appear, and now it has appeared - Meizu M5 Note has repeatedly shown itself on the positive side. The smartphone runs on the Android 6.0 platform, surprises everyone with a juicy 5.5-inch screen and speed. It depends directly on the processor and RAM. And each of the above characteristics has been improved to a satisfactory level, due to which the smartphone works quite quickly. Thanks to the fact that there is a 13 megapixel camera, it is really easy to get a good picture, and the front camera did not disappoint.
Main characteristics:
- screen 5.5″, resolution 1920×1080
- camera 13 MP, autofocus, f/2.2, front 5 MP
- MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755) processor (8 cores)
- memory 32 GB, slot for memory card
- RAM 3 GB
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS
- battery 4000 mAh
Pros:
- Metal body that protects from all sorts of scratches;
- High-quality battery, enough for several days of use;
- Attractive appearance of the smartphone;
Minuses:
- Sometimes the firmware is buggy;
- Not the loudest speaker.
Meizu M3 Max 64Gb
Meizu has both budget smartphones and more expensive devices. And if we talk about a smartphone - Meizu M3 Max 64Gb, then we can attribute it to more expensive devices. Him interesting parameters Thanks to which, it stands out from the background of all other devices. Naturally, within the allowable price, everyone wants to buy a good smartphone. Paying attention to the Meizu M3 Max 64Gb, I want to highlight the amount of both RAM and internal memory, the processor and a bunch of other little things, because of which it seems like an impeccable option at the time of purchase.
Main characteristics:
- Android sixth version;
- Screen 6 inches;
- Camera - 13 MP;
- Battery - 4100 mAh;
- Processor MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755);
- LTE support;
- Memory - 64 gigabytes;
- RAM - 3 GB;
Pros:
- The phone is extremely fast (there are no problems with launching applications);
- Standard battery (holds a charge for about a day);
- Large, and most importantly bright screen;
- 64 gigabytes of built-in storage is enough to accommodate the necessary information;
- Quality assembly;
Minuses:
- Cameras do not take very high-quality pictures for the price of a phone;
- The dimensions are a little big;
- In order to earn Google services need to download standard services Google Play;
Meizu MX6
The reliability of this smartphone was found in the fact that this gadget has a metal body, protective film, and many other aspects, thanks to which this device becomes truly significant in the world of mobile technologies. Naturally, lately people are increasingly trying to find the answer to this question: “Which is better to choose a smartphone for your use?”. And now, if you carefully look at the parameters of Meizu MX6, you can buy it without any doubt.
Main characteristics:
- Battery – 3060 mAh;
- Camera - 12 million pixels;
- 5.5 inch screen;
- The sixth version of the OS;
- Processor MediaTek Helio X20 (MT6797);
- Supports the LTE communication standard;
- RAM - 4 gigabytes;
The most powerful Chinese manufacturers Xiaomi and Meizu continue to produce some of the best mobile devices in the world, while occupying almost half of the smartphone market. Their products can be found in every price range: from budget models to top devices that win the audience. If you are thinking about buying a smartphone with a screen ranging from 5 to 5.5 inches, we suggest that you get acquainted with models of different price categories. In this article, we will try to determine all the advantages and disadvantages of phones by comparing the same technical characteristics.
Comparison of budget models Xiaomi Redmi 4X vs Meizu M5S
The first in comparison are Xiaomi Redmi 4X and Meizu M5S. Both models were introduced to the market in February 2017. Despite the fact that they are running in the same period, the characteristics are still different from each other.
Feature Comparison
| Models | Xiaomi Redmi 4X | Meizu M5S |
| Screen | 5 inches, 1280×720 pixels, 294 ppi | 5.2 inches, 1280×720 pixels, 282 ppi |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940 | MediaTek MT6753 |
| Graphics | Adreno 505 | Mali-T720 |
| Memory | 16/32/64 GB internal memory and 2/3 GB RAM | 16/32 GB internal memory and 3 GB RAM |
| Camera | Main 13 MP, front 5 MP | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Price | $115 with coupon GBZDCJ08 | 8550 rubles |
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Xiaomi Redmi 4X looks quite premium for its price. Although this is not the most original model, it has some elements you wouldn't expect from a phone in this price range. Among them are the materials used to make the case. It's made from a sleek aluminum frame, so it's a bit like the iPhone SE. The same story with the second smartphone - Meizu M5S. On the Internet, parallels are often drawn between Apple and a smartphone from Meizu. Both models also have a smaller display than most Android smartphones today: 5 and 5.2 inches respectively, having the same pixel resolution.
The models have a huge stock of powerful features for budget smartphones. The Snapdragon 435 chip inside the Redmi 4X is not a speed demon, but the fact that Xiaomi has opted for a Snapdragon processor is commendable for its price. Meizu decided to stay on the already popular processor from MediaTek, supplementing it with a good graphics card. Both phones have 3 GB of RAM, which allows devices not to freeze during operation. Redmi 4X received three variants of gadgets with different built-in memory - 16, 32 and 64 GB. The situation is similar with 5S, but only two options are available here - 16 and 32 GB. This is quite enough for basic work with the device. Otherwise, you can always increase the memory using memory cards.
Xiaomi Redmi 4X and Meizu M5S, like everyone else Xiaomi phones and Meizu, run Android OS. Both of our models are version 6.0. There are still a few differences in the interface of the gadgets. On top of Android, the 4X has MIUI 8.0 installed, and the 5S has Flyme 5 version.
Battery
In this category, Redmi significantly outperforms the 5S with a 4100 mAh battery. But, despite the fact that the smartphone holds a charge for a long time, the second model has support for fast charging for its 3000 mAh.
cameras
The cameras in these smartphones are almost the same, and this is because both Xiaomi Redmi 4X and Meizu M5S have a 13 MP main camera and a 5 MP front camera. Special attention got Meizu's front camera, thanks to its "Face Enhancement" feature - every face becomes as smooth as a baby's without any loss of quality. Young girls appreciated this feature.
Price comparison
The price range for both Redmi 4X and M5S is the same - about 9000 rubles. True, in stores the price can reach up to a maximum of 10 thousand.
Results
As a result, what is better to choose Xiaomi Redmi 4X or Meizu M5S, we unfortunately cannot answer 100%, in our opinion these phones are almost identical, that the other smartphone is good for its money. But, it's still not so easy to find differences, except for the filling. But in this case, the screen plays a major role. If you prefer slightly above average displays with rich contrast, we suggest you choose the Meizu M5S because of its 5.2-inch screen. But if you are interested in a model with a large built-in memory, you should take the Xiaomi Redmi 4X 64 GB version. It all depends solely on the desire of the buyer.
What is better to buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X vs Meizu M6 Note
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X and Meizu M6 Note fell into the next category of budget Chinese smartphones. The improved version of Redmi Note 4 was released in February 2017, while its competitor is Meizu M6 Note in August 2016. The main difference of the competitor is that the smartphone is equipped with a dual-camera rear lens. And what came of it, we will show you in our comparison.
Feature Comparison
| Models | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X | Meizu M6 |
| Screen | 5.5 inches, 1920×1080 pixels, 401 ppi | |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 | |
| Graphics | Adreno 506 | Adreno 506 |
| Memory | 16/32/64 GB internal memory and 3/4 GB RAM | 16/32 GB internal memory and 4 GB RAM |
| Camera | Main 13 MP, front 5 MP | Rear 12 and 5 MP, front 16 MP |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Price | 7500/9600 rubles | 12000/15000 rubles |
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Both smartphones received the same screens - they have the same screen size, pixel resolution and the number of pixels per inch. The cases of these budget devices are made of a metal case, which gives them a premium look. Redmi Note 4X has 4 body colors: pink, light green, champagne gold and black. While Meizu M6 Note is presented in only three colors: black, blue and gold. Both smartphones also have identical weight - 171 and 173 grams respectively.
Hardware platform: processor and memory
The performance of these models is impressive. In their devices, Chinese manufacturers decided to introduce one processor - Qualcomm Snapdragon 625. It has excellent performance and a smooth picture, thanks to the Adreno 506 video accelerator. Redmi Smartphone Note 4X comes with 16, 32 or 64 GB of memory, while M6 Note only has 16 and 32 GB versions. Despite such great memory, both phones support up to 128GB additional storage via micro SD.
Operating system version and interface
Dual-Sym (Nano + Nano) Meizu M6 Note Launches Flyme OS 6 UI on Android based 7.1.2 Nougat. The first one smartphone Note The 4X also runs Android 7 but has the latest MIUI 8.1 on top of it.
Battery
Practically same results The phones also received in the area of performance time, differing by only 100 mAh. True, Meizu tried hard here too, introducing the fast charging function into their smartphones. In just half an hour, you can charge your phone up to 60%.
cameras
As for the cameras, despite the similarity of the models, Meizu still takes the lead thanks to the dual camera (12/5 MP) and a powerful front camera (16 MP). The pictures are colorful and capture every detail. The only negative is that on most firmwares during video shooting, slowdowns in the autofocus area are noticed, but it does not always skip. In everyday use, this is practically not noticed.
Price comparison
The first model we compare, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, turned out to be slightly cheaper than the second one. Such a smartphone can be bought in the range from 7500 rubles to 9600 rubles, depending on the memory version. Meizu has the same situation, but such a smartphone costs much more - from 12 to 15 thousand rubles.
Results
As a result, what is better to choose Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X or Meizu M6 Note - this question leads to difficulty, as they say "there are no comrades for the taste and color." However, if you need a camera phone, you should pay attention to the Meizu M6 Note, which will give you the opportunity to get beautiful and good shots. If you need more powerful smartphone, here the Redmi Note 4X will be ideal. But the final choice is yours.
Comparison of top models Xiaomi Mi6 vs Meizu Pro 7
If you are not interested in the budget range, we offer you to consider the best and most expensive models from Xiaomi and Meizu. If you don’t know which is better to choose Xiaomi Mi6 or Meizu Pro 7, then now we will try to tell you as much as possible about their advantages and disadvantages and you will make a choice in the right direction.
Feature Comparison
| Models | Xiaomi Mi6 | Meizu Pro 7 |
| Screen | 5.15 inches, 1920×1080 pixels, 428 ppi | 5.2 inches, 1920×1080 pixels, 424 ppi |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 | MediaTek Helio P25 (MT6757T) |
| Graphics | Adreno 540 | Mali-T880 MP2 |
| Memory | 64/128 GB of internal memory and 6 GB of RAM | 64 GB internal memory and 4 GB RAM |
| Camera | Main 12 and 12 MP, front 8 MP | Rear 12 and 12 MP, front 16 MP |
| Battery | 3350 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Price | 24000/30000 rubles | 25440 rubles |
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Both smartphone displays are almost the same size, although the Mi6 will still be slightly smaller than the Pro 7: 5.15 and 5.2 inches, respectively. Because of this, the screen resolution turned out to be identical, as well as the pixel dimension. Meizu Pro 7 received another feature as a secondary display. It is about the size of an index finger and is also suitable for displaying the time and notifications from the phone. This screen Easy to turn on - just double-tap on it.
