Meizu Note 8
#4190
Sharp Aquos S3
#4193Category Breakdown
Meizu Note 8
Sharp Aquos S3
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
57.057.0
Summary
- The Meizu Note 8 and Sharp Aquos S3 both feature a 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, but the Aquos S3 uses IGZO technology, which may enhance power efficiency.
- In terms of performance, the Meizu is powered by a Snapdragon 632 chipset with an octa-core CPU, while the Sharp utilizes a Snapdragon 630 with a slightly higher clock speed, though both have 64GB of storage.
- The camera systems are similar, with both having a 12 MP rear camera, but the Aquos S3 includes a 13 MP secondary lens for optical zoom, while the Meizu has a lower resolution depth sensor.
- Battery capacity favors the Meizu at 3600 mAh compared to the Aquos S3's 3200 mAh, although the latter supports faster charging at 18W.
- Both devices run Android 8.0, but the Meizu features Flyme 7.3, while the Sharp lacks a custom skin.
- Connectivity options differ, with the Sharp offering Bluetooth 5.0 and USB Type-C, whereas the Meizu has Bluetooth 4.2 and a microUSB port.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Meizu Note 8
Sharp Aquos S3
General
Release Date
2018
2018
Announced
2018
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IGZO IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver)
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 508
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.9, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF13 MP, 2x optical zoom
Front Camera
8 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3600 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
24W wired
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
153.6 x 75.5 x 7.9 mm (6.05 x 2.97 x 0.31 in)
148.2 x 74.2 x 8 mm (5.83 x 2.92 x 0.31 in)
Weight
168 g
165.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Red, Pink
Black,Blue, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 а/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), Flyme 7.3
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
OS Version
Android 8.0 (Oreo), Flyme 7.3
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes