Meizu Pro 7 Plus
#2411
Samsung Galaxy Note7 (USA)
#1033Category Breakdown
Meizu Pro 7 Plus
Samsung Galaxy Note7 (USA)
Performance
81.571.7
Camera
37.594.3
Display
84.383.3
Battery
26.687.2
Build
77.896.6
Connectivity
57.864.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
49.264.0
Summary
- The Meizu Pro 7 Plus and Samsung Galaxy Note7 both feature a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with similar resolutions, but the Note7 supports HDR10, enhancing its visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the Pro 7 Plus utilizes the Mediatek Helio X30 chipset, while the Note7 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820, with the latter offering better overall efficiency and graphics performance.
- Both phones have a 12 MP rear camera, but the Note7 benefits from a wider aperture (f/1.7) and optical image stabilization (OIS), resulting in superior low-light photography.
- Battery capacity is identical at 3500 mAh, but the Note7 supports wireless charging, unlike the Pro 7 Plus.
- Build quality is robust for both, with the Note7 featuring Gorilla Glass 5 on both front and back, while the Pro 7 Plus combines glass and aluminum.
- Lastly, the Pro 7 Plus runs on Android 7.0 with Flyme, whereas the Note7 operates on Android 6.0.1 with TouchWiz, indicating a difference in software experience and user interface.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Meizu Pro 7 Plus
Samsung Galaxy Note7 (USA)
General
Release Date
2017
2016
Announced
2017
2016
Description
N/A
Versions: N930V (Verizon); N930A (AT&T); N930P (Sprint); N930T (T-Mobile), N930R4 (US Cellular); N930W8 (North America)Available in China with 128 GB storage and 6 GB RAM
Display
Size
5.7"
5.7"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~518 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~515 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6799 Helio X30 (10 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPU
Deca-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A73, 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A35, 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
PowerVR 7XTP
Adreno 530
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF
12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@240fps, stereo sound rec., HDR, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
24W wired, 45% in 30 min
15W wired, QC2Wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
157.3 x 77.2 x 7.3 mm (6.19 x 3.04 x 0.29 in)
153.5 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm (6.04 x 2.91 x 0.31 in)
Weight
170 g
169 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors
Black, gold, silver
Blue Coral, Silver Titanium, Black Onyx
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.65 W/kg (head) 1.59 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 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
4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat), Flyme 7.3
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Iris scanner, fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2