Meizu E3
#3453
vivo Z1
#3108Category Breakdown
Meizu E3
vivo Z1
Performance
71.574.4
Camera
19.138.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
26.325.9
Build
77.867.9
Connectivity
56.760.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.943.7
Summary
- The Meizu E3 features a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, while the vivo Z1 has a slightly larger 6.26-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, both offering similar pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the Meizu E3 is powered by the Snapdragon 636 chipset, whereas the vivo Z1 uses the Snapdragon 660, which generally provides better performance.
- The Meizu E3's rear camera setup includes a 12 MP primary sensor, while the vivo Z1 has a 13 MP primary sensor paired with a 2 MP depth sensor, with the latter capable of recording 4K video.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Meizu E3 at 3360 mAh compared to the vivo Z1's 3260 mAh, but the E3 supports faster charging at 24W.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the Meizu E3 on Android 7.1.2 and Flyme 7, while the vivo Z1 operates on Android 8.1 with Funtouch 4, offering different software experiences.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Meizu E3 utilizing an aluminum frame and back, while the vivo Z1 has a plastic back and frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Meizu E3
vivo Z1
General
Release Date
2018
2018
Announced
2018
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.99"
6.26"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 509
Adreno 512
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.9, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF20 MP, f/2.6, 1/2.8", 1.0µm, PDAF
13 MP, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
12 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.28µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3360 mAh
3260 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3360 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3260 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
24W wired, 53% in 30 min
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156.8 x 75 x 7.6 mm (6.17 x 2.95 x 0.30 in)
154.8 x 75 x 7.9 mm (6.09 x 2.95 x 0.31 in)
Weight
160 g
149.3 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black Stone, Moonlight Silver, Champagne Gold
Sapphire blue, Enamel blue, Hyun red, Enamel black, Black gold limited edition, Aurora Special Edition
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1.2 (Nougat), Flyme 7
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Funtouch 4
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass