Meizu M3 Note
#4896
Xiaomi Redmi A2
#3437Category Breakdown
Meizu M3 Note
Xiaomi Redmi A2
Performance
57.466.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.967.5
Battery
29.333.7
Build
0.214.7
Connectivity
52.749.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.441.0
Summary
- The Meizu M3 Note features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering a sharper image compared to the Xiaomi Redmi A2's larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD with a lower resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the M3 Note is powered by the Mediatek Helio P10 chipset, while the Redmi A2 utilizes the newer Helio G36, which may provide better efficiency.
- The M3 Note has a 13 MP rear camera, compared to the 8 MP rear camera of the Redmi A2, although both can record 1080p video.
- The Redmi A2 has a larger 5000 mAh battery with 10W charging, surpassing the M3 Note's 4100 mAh capacity and no fast charging.
- Software-wise, the M3 Note runs on Android 5.1 with Flyme UI, whereas the Redmi A2 operates on a more recent version of Android (12 or 13) with MIUI, likely providing a more modern user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Meizu M3 Note
Xiaomi Redmi A2
General
Release Date
2016
2023, March 24
Announced
2016
2023, March 24
Description
Also known as Meizu Blue Charm Note3
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
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 Helio G36 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4100 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
10W 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)
164.9 x 76.8 x 9.1 mm (6.49 x 3.02 x 0.36 in)
Weight
163 g
192 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, White, Gold
Aqua Blue, Classic Black, Sea Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.10 W/kg (head) 1.01 W/kg (body)
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
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Flyme UI
Android 12 or 13 (Go edition), MIUI
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer