Overall Score
40.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#3453)40.9
Performance(#3106)71.5
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#4205)26.3
Build(#1072)77.8
Connectivity(#3120)56.7
Audio(#1963)8.9
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Short Review
- The Meizu E3 features a sleek design with a glass front and aluminum back, measuring 156.8 x 75 x 7.6 mm and weighing 160 grams.
- Its 5.99-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 403 ppi.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset, it delivers solid performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 509 GPU, supported by options of 6GB RAM and up to 128GB storage.
- The camera system includes a dual rear setup with a 12 MP primary sensor and a 20 MP secondary sensor, capable of 1080p video recording, while an 8 MP front camera handles selfies.
- The 3360 mAh battery supports 24W fast charging, ensuring efficient power management.
- Running on Android 7.1.2 with Flyme 7, the software experience is user-friendly but may feel dated compared to newer versions.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0, but it lacks 5G and NFC support.
- The absence of wireless charging and stereo speakers is notable, yet it retains a headphone jack for traditional audio use.
- Available in Black Stone, Moonlight Silver, and Champagne Gold, the Meizu E3 combines a stylish build with competent specifications.
- Overall, it offers a balanced performance for everyday tasks and multimedia consumption.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.99"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPUAdreno 509
Memory64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera12 MP, f/1.9, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF20 MP, f/2.6, 1/2.8", 1.0µm, PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED dual tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3360 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3360 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details24W wired, 53% in 30 min
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions156.8 x 75 x 7.6 mm (6.17 x 2.95 x 0.30 in)
Weight160 g
MaterialsGlass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
ColorsBlack Stone, Moonlight Silver, Champagne Gold
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 7.1.2 (Nougat), Flyme 7
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass