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Meizu 15

Meizu 15

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Meizu 16

Meizu 16

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Category Breakdown

Meizu 15
Meizu 16
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
49.949.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
60.760.7

Summary

  • The Meizu 15 features a 5.46-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Meizu 16 has a larger 6.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, providing a slightly higher pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Meizu 15 is powered by the Snapdragon 660 chipset, whereas the Meizu 16 utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 845, resulting in better processing capabilities.
  • Both phones have a dual-camera setup with 12 MP rear cameras and 20 MP front cameras, but the Meizu 16 benefits from improved video stabilization with gyro-EIS.
  • The battery capacity is slightly higher in the Meizu 16 at 3010 mAh compared to the 3000 mAh in the Meizu 15, with both supporting 24W charging.
  • Software-wise, the Meizu 15 runs on Android 7.1.2 with Flyme 7.3, while the Meizu 16 is equipped with Android 8.1 and Flyme UI, offering a more updated software experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Meizu 15
Meizu 16

General

Release Date

2018
2018

Announced

2018
2018

Description

N/A
Also known as Meizu 16th in India

Display

Size

5.46"
6"

Type

Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED

Resolution

1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)

PPI

1080
1080

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)

GPU

Adreno 512
Adreno 630

Memory

64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

No
No

Camera

Main Camera

12 MP
12 MP

Main Camera Details

12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.3", 1.55 µm, dual pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS20 MP, 1/2.8", 1.0 µm, AF, portraits only
12 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.55µm, dual pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS20 MP, f/2.6, 1/2.6", 1.0µm

Front Camera

20 MP
20 MP

Front Camera Details

20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm
20 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm

Video Recording

4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

3000 mAh
3010 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3010 mAh, non-removable

Charging Details

24W wired
24W wired

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

143 x 72 x 7.3 mm (5.63 x 2.83 x 0.29 in)
150.5 x 73.2 x 7.3 mm (5.93 x 2.88 x 0.29 in)

Weight

152 g
152 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Ink, Yakin, Indigo, White
Black, White

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Network

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 а/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

4.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, SBAS, QZSS

Software

Operating System

Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), Flyme 7.3
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Flyme UI

OS Version

Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), Flyme 7.3
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Flyme UI

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes