Category Breakdown
Meizu Pro 7 Plus
Motorola Moto Z3
Performance
66.162.5
Camera
45.445.4
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
61.660.5
Summary
- The Meizu Pro 7 Plus features a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels compared to the Motorola Moto Z3's 6.01-inch Super AMOLED display at 1080 x 2160 pixels, resulting in a sharper pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Pro 7 Plus is powered by the Mediatek Helio X30 chipset, while the Moto Z3 utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, both offering solid performance but with the Snapdragon having a slight edge in efficiency.
- Camera specifications are similar, with both phones having a 12 MP rear camera, but the Moto Z3 includes a secondary monochrome sensor for improved photography.
- The Pro 7 Plus has a larger 3500 mAh battery compared to the Moto Z3's 3000 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Pro 7 Plus runs on Android 7.0 with Flyme 7.3, while the Moto Z3 comes with Android 8.1, upgradable to 9.0, offering a more recent software experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Pro 7 Plus featuring an aluminum frame and glass back, while the Moto Z3 employs Gorilla Glass 3 on both sides for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Meizu Pro 7 Plus
Motorola Moto Z3
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018
Description
N/A
For USA (Verizon); China
Display
Size
5.7"
6.01"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~518 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6799 Helio X30 (10 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPU
Deca-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A73, 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A35, 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU
PowerVR 7XTP
Adreno 540
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated 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/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.25µm, PDAF12 MP B/W
Front Camera
16 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
24W wired, 45% in 30 min
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
157.3 x 77.2 x 7.3 mm (6.19 x 3.04 x 0.29 in)
156.5 x 76.5 x 6.8 mm (6.16 x 3.01 x 0.27 in)
Weight
170 g
156 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame (6000 series)
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, gold, silver
Ceramic Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 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, EDR, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, magnetic connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat), Flyme 7.3
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
OS Version
Android 7.0 (Nougat), Flyme 7.3
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No

