The verdict
Your pick: Meizu 18, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | 17 | 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.9 | 7.2 |
| Camera | 6.9 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 6.9 |
| Battery & charging | 4.8 | 4.1 |
Which one is for you?
Meizu 17, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Display Diagonal
- 6.6″
- against 6.2″
Meizu 18, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,300 nits
- against 1,100 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 17 | 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 5 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | Qualcomm Adreno 660 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 2.84 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 746,100 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,117 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,274 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 1× Cortex-A77 at 2.84 GHz, 3× Cortex-A77 at 2.42 GHz, and 4× Cortex-A55 at 1.80 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-X1, Cortex-A78, and Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | 17 | 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Green, Grey, White, Black | Blue, White, Aurora |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.2 mm | 69.2 mm |
| Body Height | 160 mm | 152.4 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 162 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86.6 % | 88.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Metal | — |
Battery
| Specification | 17 | 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | 36 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | 17 | 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,100 nits | 1,300 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ Best value | 6.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 3,200 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 390 ppi | 563 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, DCI-P3, Frameless | HDR10+, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | 17 | 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 17 | 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 17 | 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 11 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | 17 | 18 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 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 B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering | NFC, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | 2,000 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 318 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | 17 | 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, DIP, SPP | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers |
