Meizu Pro 7 Plus
#2411
Samsung Galaxy Note8
#891Category Breakdown
Meizu Pro 7 Plus
Samsung Galaxy Note8
Performance
81.577.9
Camera
37.594.3
Display
84.383.3
Battery
26.686.7
Build
77.897.5
Connectivity
57.870.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
49.267.1
Summary
- The Meizu Pro 7 Plus features a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Note8 has a larger 6.3-inch Super AMOLED display with HDR10 support and a resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pro 7 Plus is powered by the Mediatek Helio X30 chipset, whereas the Note8 utilizes either the Exynos 8895 or Snapdragon 835, both offering superior processing capabilities.
- The camera systems differ significantly; the Note8 has a dual-camera setup with optical image stabilization and better low-light performance, while the Pro 7 Plus has a single 12 MP camera without OIS.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Pro 7 Plus at 3500 mAh compared to the Note8's 3300 mAh, but the Note8 supports wireless charging.
- Both devices run on Android Nougat, but the Note8 can be upgraded to Android 9.0, providing a more current software experience.
- Build quality is premium in both, with the Pro 7 Plus featuring an aluminum back and the Note8 utilizing Gorilla Glass 5 on both front and back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Meizu Pro 7 Plus
Samsung Galaxy Note8
General
Release Date
2017
2017
Announced
2017
2017, August 23
Description
N/A
Versions: N950F (Single SIM: Europe, Australia); N950FD (Global Dual SIM: Europe, LATAM, Brazil; Australia); N950U/U1 (USA); N950W (Canada); N9500 (China); N950N (South Korea)Also known as Samsung Galaxy Note8 Duos with Dual SIM card slots.
Display
Size
5.7"
6.3"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~518 ppi density)
1440 x 2960 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~521 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)
Exynos 8895 (10 nm) - EMEAQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) - USA & China
CPU
Deca-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A73, 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A35, 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Mongoose M2 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) - EMEAOcta-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) - USA & China
GPU
PowerVR 7XTP
Mali-G71 MP20 - EMEAAdreno 540 - USA & China
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
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, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, AF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
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
1440p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
24W wired, 45% in 30 min
15W wired, QC2Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
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)
162.5 x 74.8 x 8.6 mm (6.40 x 2.94 x 0.34 in)
Weight
170 g
195 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors
Black, gold, silver
Midnight Black, Maple Gold, Orchid Gray, Deep Sea Blue, Star Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.61 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body)
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, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C 3.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat), Flyme 7.3
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2