Meizu M2 Note (Blue Charm Note 2) vs M1 Note: specs and size comparison
It's actually the second affordable phablet by Meizu, though, so let's take a look at the phone and context and compare it to its predecessor, the currently available Meizu M1 Note.
The Meizu M2 Note takes a few shortcuts to arrive at its super-low price
Now, the first and most notable difference between the two is the fact that the new M2 Note actually supports expandable storage via microSD cards, while the original M1 Note does not have this option. The new phone also has support for 4G LTE of the FDD-LTE standard along to some TDD-LTE bands (it's made for China, though, so we recommend you check compatibility with your carrier to ensure 4G works for you, if you get it outside of China). The new phablet is also a hair thinner than the original.Then, Meizu also cut some corners to make the Meizu M2 Note more affordable than the M1 Note. First and most noticeable is the change in processors: the M2 Note features the Mali-T720 MP3 edition running at up to 450MHz (an 8-cluster GPU by ARM), while the original M1 Note features the Mali-T760, a 16-cluster graphics chip with a maximum clock speed of 700MHz and much higher performance capabilities. The new CPU is also clocked at up to 1.3GHz, while the earlier one could reach 1.7GHz. Another subtle change is in the ISP that is also cut to support only 3Gbps of bandwidth, compared with 4Gbps ISP in the original.
Also, while earlier explicitly saying that it features Corning Gorilla Glass 3-protected screen, the new M2 Note merely lists 'tempered glass' without saying how strong is it, nor who is the manufacturer.
As you can see, it's hard to call the Meizu M2 Note exactly an upgrade over the M1 Note: it is an upgrade in some features, and seems like a slight downgrade in others. All in all, though, Meizu's done what it has to do to be able to cut the price to the mind-bogglingly low $130, and - at least on paper - this is the best phone from a relatively well-established phone maker at that price.
5.93 x 2.96 x 0.35 inches
150.7 x 75.2 x 8.9 mm
5.11 oz (145 g)
5.94 x 2.96 x 0.34 inches
150.9 x 75.2 x 8.7 mm
5.26 oz (149 g)
5.93 x 2.96 x 0.35 inches
150.7 x 75.2 x 8.9 mm
5.11 oz (145 g)
5.94 x 2.96 x 0.34 inches
150.9 x 75.2 x 8.7 mm
5.26 oz (149 g)
See the full Meizu m1 note vs Meizu m2 note size comparison or compare them to other phones using our Size Comparison tool.
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| Meizu m1 note | Meizu m2 note | Meizu MX4 Pro |
Design
| Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5.93 x 2.96 x 0.35 inches 150.7 x 75.2 x 8.9 mm |
5.94 x 2.96 x 0.34 inches 150.9 x 75.2 x 8.7 mm |
5.91 x 3.03 x 0.35 inches 150.1 x 77 x 9 mm |
| Weight | ||
| 5.11 oz (145.0 g) | 5.26 oz (149.0 g) | 5.57 oz (158.0 g) |
| Biometrics | ||
| Fingerprint (touch) | ||
| Keys | ||
| Left: Volume control | Left: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key | Left: Volume control |
| Colors | ||
| Pink, Yellow, Green, Blue, White | Gray, Pink, Blue, White | Gray, Brown, White |
Display
| Size | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5.5-inch | 5.5-inch | 5.5-inch |
| Resolution | ||
| 1920x1080px, 401 PPI | 1920x1080px, 401 PPI | 2560x1536px, 546 PPI |
| Technology | ||
| IPS LCD | LCD | |
| Screen-to-body | ||
| 73.64 % | 73.52 % | 74.53 % |
| Colors | ||
| 16 777 216 | ||
| Peak brightness | ||
| 450 cd/m2 (nit) | 450 cd/m2 (nit) | 450 cd/m2 (nit) |
| Features | ||
| Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3) | Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3) |
Hardware
| System chip | ||
|---|---|---|
| MediaTek MT6752 | MediaTek MT6753 | Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5430 |
| Processor | ||
| Octa-core 1700 MHz |
Octa-core 1300 MHz ARM Cortex-A53 |
Octa-core 2000 MHz ARM Cortex-A15 and ARM Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | ||
| Mali-T760 MP2 | Mali-T720 MP3 | Mali-T628 |
| RAM | ||
| 2GB (LPDDR3) | 2GB (LPDDR3) | 3GB (LPDDR3) |
| Internal storage | ||
| 32GB | 32GB | 64GB |
| Storage expansion | ||
| microSDXC up to 128 GB | ||
| OS | ||
| Android | Android (5.0 Lollipop), Meizu Flyme UI | Android (4.4.4) |
Battery
| Capacity | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3140 mAh | 3100 mAh | 3350 mAh |
Camera
| Rear | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single camera | Single camera | Single camera |
| Main camera | ||
| 13 MP (Autofocus) Aperture size: F2.2 Sensor size: 1/3.06" |
13.1 MP (Autofocus, CMOS image sensor) Aperture size: F2.2 | 20.7 MP (Autofocus) Aperture size: F2.2 Sensor size: 1/2.3" |
| Flash | ||
| Dual LED | Dual LED | Dual LED |
| Video recording | ||
| Yes | 1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps) Video calling, Video sharing |
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps) |
| Front | ||
| 5 MP | 5 MP | 5 MP |
Connectivity & Features
| Bluetooth | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| WLAN | ||
| 802.11 a,g,n,dual-band | 802.11 a,b,g,n,dual-band | 802.11 a,b,g,n,dual-band,ac |
| USB | ||
| microUSB, USB 2.0 | microUSB, USB 2.0 | microUSB, USB 2.0 |
| Location | ||
| GPS, A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass |
| Sensors | ||
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers) | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers) | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers) |
| Other | ||
| Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync |
Multimedia
| Headphones | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Speakers | ||
| Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker |
| Features | ||
| Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback |
| Additional microphone(s) | ||
| Yes | ||
Cellular
| 4G (FDD) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600) | Bands 3(1800), 1(2100), 7(2600) | |
| 3G | ||
| Bands 8(900), 1(2100) | Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100) | |
| Data Speed | ||
| LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS | LTE, HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS | LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS |
| Dual SIM | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| SIM type | ||
| Nano SIM | Micro SIM | |
Phone Features
| Notifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone |
| Other features | ||
| Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording |
Buyers information
| MSRP | ||
|---|---|---|
| $ 160 | ||
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