Meizu M3 Note
#4896
ZTE Blade Z Max
#4714Category Breakdown
Meizu M3 Note
ZTE Blade Z Max
Performance
57.460.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
29.329.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
52.750.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.431.5
Summary
- The Meizu M3 Note features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 403 ppi, while the ZTE Blade Z Max has a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of around 367 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the M3 Note is powered by a Mediatek Helio P10 chipset, while the Blade Z Max utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435, both with octa-core CPUs but differing in clock speeds and GPU capabilities.
- The camera on the Blade Z Max is superior with a 16 MP rear sensor compared to the M3 Note's 13 MP, and it also offers an 8 MP selfie camera versus the M3 Note's 5 MP.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the M3 Note at 4100 mAh and the Blade Z Max at 4080 mAh, but the latter supports faster 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the M3 Note runs on Android 5.1 with Flyme UI, while the Blade Z Max operates on Android 7.1.1, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Meizu M3 Note
ZTE Blade Z Max
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2017
Description
Also known as Meizu Blue Charm Note3
For MetroPCS. Also known as ZTE Blade Z Max Z982.
Display
Size
5.5"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Dinorex T2X-1 scratch/shock resistant glass
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
Adreno 505
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
16 MP, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0
8 MP
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
4080 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4080 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC2
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)
166.1 x 84.6 x 8.4 mm (6.54 x 3.33 x 0.33 in)
Weight
163 g
175 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, White, Gold
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
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 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), Flyme UI
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass