The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | E2 | M3x |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Camera | 3.4 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 2.5 | 2.7 |
| Battery & charging | 3.2 | 2.9 |
Which one is for you?
Meizu E2, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,400 mAh
- against 3,200 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- Weight
- 155 g
- against 165 g
- OS Version
- 7
- against 6
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | E2 | M3x |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P20 | MediaTek Helio P20 |
| Processor Process Size | 16 nm | 16 nm |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-T880 MP2 | ARM Mali-T880 MP2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.6 GHz. | Octa-core processor with four 2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | E2 | M3x |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Silver | Blue, Gold, Black, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 7.5 mm | 7.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.7 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 153.7 mm | 153.8 mm |
| Weight | 155 g Best value | 165 g |
| Usable Surface | 71 % | 71.3 % Best value |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.5 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | E2 | M3x |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,400 mAh Best value | 3,200 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 24 W | 24 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | E2 | M3x |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 5.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi Best value | 401 ppi |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | E2 | M3x |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | E2 | M3x |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | E2 | M3x |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 Best value | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | E2 | M3x |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS bands unspecified, 4G LTE bands unspecified | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, GPRS, EDGE, HSPA, LTE, 4G, 3G | GSM, GPRS, EDGE, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 3G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | E2 | M3x |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE | Loudspeaker |
