Smartphone meizu любой модели – это качественный девайс на каждый day. This article will look at the capabilities of last year’s flagship solution from this manufacturer - MX4. There will also be a comparison of its characteristics and parameters with another gadget of this company - M2 Note, the results of which will reveal their advantages and disadvantages, and also give recommendations on the purchase of each of them.
Device niches
The MX4 device a year ago was definitelyflagship solution of this manufacturer. Now it is a typical representative of the average price range. Yes, its hardware and software components have not lost their relevance, but already the more productive devices of the last generation have been sold, which are more expensive and much better in performance. Therefore, the MX4 is a mid-range phone with the attributes of a premium device. The Meizu M2 Note smartphone is also oriented towards this niche. Reviews indicate this. The cost is lower, but the hardware components are clearly weaker than last year’s flagship. But the display diagonal is slightly larger.
Contents of delivery
Package of this deviceThe manufacturer is identical, regardless of the gadget niche. Something unusual in this regard can not stand out Meizu smartphone. Reviews indicate the presence of such components and accessories:
- A smartphone with an integrated battery.
- Charger.
- Interface cord.
- Stereo economy class.
- The operation manual together with the warranty card.
- Clip to remove the SIM card installation slot.
This list is clearly not enough cover and protectivefilm. They will have to acquire the new owner for an additional fee. Identical delivery set for M2 Note. The list lacks the same accessories as in MX4. In addition, the list does not have enough external drive. Again, all this will have to be bought separately and, needless to say, for an additional fee.
Design
Smartphone Meizu MX4 in appearance stronglyresembles the latest generation iPhone: rounded shapes, slim body and only one button to control. Exactly the same can boast the second representative of this review - M2 Note. Most of the front panel of each of these devices is occupied by the screen. In the MX4, its diagonal is 5.36 inches, while that of the M2 Note is 5.5. Below the display there is only one button to control, and above it is a speaker, sensors and a front camera. The location of the controls on the side faces of these devices is slightly different. On the MX4, the lock button is located on its upper edge, and the swing to adjust the volume is on the left side. In turn, on the M2 Note, all these buttons are grouped on its left side, which allows you to control this device only with the fingers of one hand. The 3.5-mm port for each of these models is displayed the same way - on the upper edge. But micro-YUSB located at the bottom of the gadget. From the position of ergonomics, the M2 Note looks a bit better, with its mechanical controls advantageously grouped on one of its sides.
Computational capabilities
Meizu's Mx4 smartphone uses asMT6595 chip computing platform from MediaTech. It includes 4 cores of the Cortex A17 architecture, which can accelerate to 2.2 GHz in the highest load mode, and 4 Cortex A7 computational modules capable of operating at a frequency of 1.7 GHz when performing maximum calculations. It should also be noted that these two computing clusters work alternately. When solving the most demanding tasks, the “A17” cores are in operation, but if the load level is reduced to medium or low, then the device will automatically go to the “A7” core module. If in the process of working to solve the task there are enough fewer modules than 4, then the unused computing resources are disabled. This is true for modules based on the A17 architecture as well as on the A7. All this together allows you to combine both energy efficiency and a high level of performance. As a result, MX4 can easily solve almost all tasks for today.
The only exception in this case issoftware that requires support for 64-bit computing. Alas, this computing platform is not intended for solving such problems. A more recent CPU is used in the M2 Note. More specifically, this is MT6753. It consists of 8 cores, which can be simultaneously in operation. They are based on a more progressive architecture, code-named "Cortex A53". The clock frequency of each of them in the mode of maximum load rises to 1.3 GHz. There is also support for 64-bit computing. In terms of performance, MX4 looks better, but if you need support for the most recent software, then M2 Note will be preferable.
Display and graphics adapter
Meizu smartphones review of these two models withThe position of graphic accelerators indicates that in this regard, the level of performance they have almost the same. The Mx4 is equipped with a PowerVR G6200MP4 video accelerator that can output 64 Gflops. But the Mali-T720MP3, installed in the M2 Note, boasts 60 Gflops. The MX4 has a display diagonal of 5.36 inches with a resolution of 1920x1152, while the M2 Note has a display diagonal of 5.5 from 1920x1080. The pixel density is slightly larger in the first device, and the diagonal in the second one. Whatever it was, but from the standpoint of the graphic adapter and the screen, these devices are almost equal to each other.
Cameras
Smartphone Meizu MX4 is very equippedquality main camera. She has a sensitive element of production "Sony" at 20.7 megapixels. It also implements technologies such as autofocus, digital zoom, image stabilization, face detection and touch focus. To take pictures with a lack of lighting, this camera is equipped with a second LED backlight. Her photo quality is excellent. This camera can record video in 2160 p format with an update of 30 frames per second. At the front of the camera touch element 2 MP. This is quite enough for video calls and for the average level of "selfie". More modest main camera in M2 Note: it has a sensor of only 13 Mp. There is autofocus technology and a single LED backlight. The front camera sensor is already 5 MP. Accordingly, the “selfie” in this case turns out to be an order of magnitude better. Well, with making video calls there are no problems at all. But all the same, from the standpoint of obtaining high-quality photos and videos, the MX4 looks preferable among these two gadgets. His main camera is much better.
Memory
Meizu MX4 smartphone boaststhe presence of 2 GB of RAM. The same is in M2 Note. In the first model, the capacity of the integrated drive can be 16 GB, 32 GB or 64 GB. But in M2 Note the capacity of the built-in information storage can be 16 GB or 32 GB. That is, the version with 64 GB does not happen. But even 16 GB for comfortable work today is enough. One of the key disadvantages of the MX4 is the lack of a slot for installing a flash card. But the owners of M2 Note will have to make a choice: either we install the SIM card of the second mobile operator, or an external drive, the maximum memory capacity of which can be 128 GB. From the standpoint of the possibility of information recovery, it is optimal to use cloud services. For example, on the same Yandex disk, you can store photos, videos, phone numbers, books, music, and other information that is most important to you. If for any reason the smartphone stops working or is stolen from you, the most valuable data will not be lost. The rest of the memory subsystem in MX4 and M2 Note is approximately the same.
Autonomy
A review of the Meizu M2 Note smartphone indicatesthat the body does not understand him. Accordingly, the battery is not removable. On the one hand, it greatly improves the build quality of the case. But, on the other hand, the repair of Meizu smartphones of this model is complicated several times. The capacity of the complete battery in the M2 Note is 3100 mAh. Add to this a screen diagonal of 5.5 inches and a resolution of 1920x1080 and an 8-core processor that cannot boast a high level of energy efficiency, and we get 1 day of battery life with an average load on the device. In turn, the battery capacity of the MX4 is the same 3100 mAh. At the same time, the screen diagonal is slightly smaller (5.36 inches), but with a higher resolution - 1920x1152, and a more energy-efficient central processor. All this allows in a similar mode to stretch for 1.5-2 days. Therefore, from the standpoint of autonomy, the MX4 looks preferable.
Data exchange
Almost the same set of interfaces equipped data smartphones Meizu. Reviews often focus on this. And the list of data exchange methods is as follows:
- The main way to get information fromglobal web - "Wi-Fi". The list of supported standards for this wireless transmission of information from these gadgets is almost identical. The only difference is that the MX4 boasts the support of a newer and faster version of the Wi-Fi - “ac”. But M2 Note does not support such networks.
- Both the first and second devices are equipped with a 4th generation Bluetooth transmitter.
- Both devices support LTE, GSM and 3G mobile networks.
- M2 Note in terms of navigation can only work with the GPS system. But in MX4, besides GPS, GLONASS support is also implemented.
- But the list of wired interfaces for the MX4 and M2 Note is identical: micro USB and, of course, 3.5 mm audio jack.
Software component
Quite outdated, as by today's standards,the version with serial number 4.4 of the Android operating system is installed on MX4. Above it is installed proprietary shell of the manufacturer - Flyme OS version 4.0. Its interface has a lot in common with the latest iOS modifications. As noted earlier, instead of the usual control system of 3 buttons on this gadget, there is only one. Therefore, most operations are performed using gestures. The labels of all installed applications are placed on the desktop (there is no separate menu for this). If necessary, in a separate folder you can group similar programs.
In terms of system software is much more interesting.looks like a Meizu M2 smartphone. Reviews indicate the presence of "Android" version is already 5.0, and Flyme OS in this case will already be with an index of 4.5. As a result, in the latter case, you can install any applications, including 64-bit ones. The processor and system software allow it. But with the most demanding toys in this case there may be problems. For example, in a toy called N.O.V.A.3 in some cases there is a decrease in the number of output frames per second, and this has an extremely negative effect on the gameplay process itself.
Cost
Smartphone Meizu M2 with Note prefix in basebundling (that is, with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory) is estimated at $ 170. A more advanced version with the same 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB "on board" is estimated at 230 dollars. There is no significant difference between them, and if necessary, the amount of memory can be significantly increased (up to 128 GB) with a memory card (you will have to sacrifice a second SIM card). The most “cheap” version of the MX4 - in the gray case and with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage - is estimated at $ 265. If you need this device with the same parameters and in a white case, you will have to increase this amount by another $ 20. Well, the gold case will cost even more with the same device parameters - $ 300. A more "advanced" version of the MX4 with an increased integrated storage of 32 GB and a gray case costs $ 335. 340 dollars will cost the same, but in a white case. Gold case with similar characteristics will cost $ 370. The MX4 version with 64 GB was released in limited edition. Find it on sale now is not possible. From a price standpoint, M2 Note looks more affordable, but at the same time its hardware resources are more modest.
Owners opinion
Определенные нарекания вызывает у владельцев smartphone Meizu MX4. Review reviews of it indicates possible problems with overheating and reliability. Its components, such as the main control button and the micro-USB port, periodically refuse. All these issues are solved only with the help of a service center. If the device is purchased under the official warranty, then there should be no problems with the repair. In this regard, the Meizu M2 Note smartphone looks much better. Reviews indicate that he has no previously listed deficiencies. But the advantages of these devices are really a lot:
- High build quality.
- Very productive CPU.
- Well-organized memory subsystem.
- Large and bright screen.
- High quality photos and videos taken with the main cameras.
And what do we end up with?
Meizu MX4 smartphone, although releasedmuch earlier and costs more, looks preferable in terms of purchase. This is facilitated by a number of factors: more productive hardware stuffing, improved energy efficiency and degree of autonomy of the device, a significantly improved main camera. In turn, M2 Note can oppose a larger display size, lower cost and almost the latest version of the operating system with support for 64-bit computing and the possibility of installing the most recent software. If any of these three advantages for M2 Note is critical for you, then it is better to choose it. And so, indeed, in terms of parameters, capabilities and characteristics in all other cases, the Meizu MX4 smartphone will be much better. Reviews only confirm this. Of course, this smartphone is much more expensive, but you have to overpay for everything of quality. And this is exactly the case when it is better to pay extra and get a better gadget.
