Meizu M3 Note
#4896
Meizu M5 Note
#4998Category Breakdown
Meizu M3 Note
Meizu M5 Note
Performance
57.457.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
29.328.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
52.746.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.429.9
Summary
- The Meizu M3 Note and M5 Note both feature a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, both models utilize the Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 chipset and have identical CPU and GPU configurations, but the M5 Note offers more RAM options, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
- Camera specifications are the same, with a 13 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera, both capable of 1080p video recording.
- The M3 Note has a slightly larger 4100 mAh battery compared to the M5 Note's 4000 mAh, but the latter supports faster 24W charging.
- Build-wise, the M5 Note is marginally heavier and has a slightly different dimension, while the M3 Note runs on an older Android 5.1 with Flyme UI, whereas the M5 Note is upgraded to Android 6.0 with Flyme 7.3, providing a more refined software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Meizu M3 Note
Meizu M5 Note
General
Release Date
2016
2016
Announced
2016
2016
Description
Also known as Meizu Blue Charm Note3
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Dinorex T2X-1 scratch/shock resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
Mali-T860MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 4GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4100 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
24W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
153.6 x 75.5 x 8.2 mm (6.05 x 2.97 x 0.32 in)
153.6 x 75.8 x 8.2 mm (6.05 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
Weight
163 g
175 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, White, Gold
Gray, Silver, Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Flyme UI
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Flyme 7.3
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass