Meizu M3x
#4755
Xiaomi Mi Play
#4198Category Breakdown
Meizu M3x
Xiaomi Mi Play
Performance
60.362.5
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.457.0
Summary
- The Meizu M3x features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi Play has a slightly smaller 5.84-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, resulting in a greater pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the M3x is powered by the Mediatek Helio P20 chipset, whereas the Mi Play utilizes the newer Helio P35, which offers improved efficiency.
- Both devices have a 12 MP rear camera, but the Mi Play includes an additional depth sensor and a higher resolution 8 MP selfie camera compared to the M3x's 5 MP.
- The M3x has a 3200 mAh battery with faster 24W charging, while the Mi Play has a smaller 3000 mAh battery with 10W charging.
- Software-wise, the M3x runs on Android 6 with Flyme 6, while the Mi Play operates on a more recent Android 9.0 (Pie), offering a more updated user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Meizu M3x
Xiaomi Mi Play
General
Release Date
2016
2018
Announced
2016
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.84"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~432 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6757 Helio P20 (16 nm)
Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-T880MP2
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF
12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25 μm, PDAFSecondary camera, (depth)
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.4µm
8 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3200 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
24W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
153.8 x 76 x 7.4 mm (6.06 x 2.99 x 0.29 in)
147.8 x 71.9 x 7.8 mm (5.82 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
Weight
165 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Gold, Black, Silver
Dream Blue, Twilight Gold, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 6 (Marshmallow), Flyme 6
Android 9.0 (Pie)
OS Version
Android 6 (Marshmallow), Flyme 6
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes