The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | U19e | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.1 | 7.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.8 | 4.5 |
| Camera | 4.2 | 5.8 |
| Connectivity | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Battery & charging | 3.7 | 2.6 |
Which one is for you?
HTC U19e, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,930 mAh
- against 3,010 mAh
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- OS Version
- 9
- against 8
- USB Version
- USB 3.1
- against USB 2.0
Meizu 16, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against OLED
- Weight
- 152 g
- against 180 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 24 W
- against 18 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | U19e | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 616 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.8 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 206,137 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver cores. | Octa-core CPU: 4 × 2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold and 4 × 1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
Design
| Specification | U19e | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Purple, Green | Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm | 7.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.9 mm | 73.2 mm |
| Body Height | 156.6 mm | 150.5 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 152 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 78.2 % | 84.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | — |
Battery
| Specification | U19e | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,930 mAh Best value | 3,010 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 24 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | U19e | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6″ | 6″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,160 px | 2,160 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 402 ppi | 402 ppi |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, HDR10, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | U19e | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | U19e | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | U19e | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 8.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 Best value | 8 |
Connectivity
| Specification | U19e | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 798 Mbps | 1,024 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 226 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | U19e | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers |
