The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | E3 | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.2 | 7.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.9 | 3.0 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 5.6 |
| Connectivity | 4.7 | 4.5 |
| Battery & charging | 3.1 | 2.6 |
Which one is for you?
Meizu E3, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,360 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Meizu 15, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Weight
- 152 g
- against 160 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.3 mm
- against 7.6 mm
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 342
- against 294
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | E3 | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 509 | Qualcomm Adreno 512 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 128,680 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 294 | 342 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,083 | 1,232 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold and 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver cores. | Octa-core: 4 × 2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold and 4 × 1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | — | v7 |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | E3 | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Gold | Black, Blue, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm | 7.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75 mm | 72 mm |
| Body Height | 156.8 mm | 143 mm |
| Weight | 160 g | 152 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 78.7 % | 79.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | — |
Battery
| Specification | E3 | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,360 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 24 W | 24 W |
| Battery Features | Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | E3 | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 5.99″ Best value | 5.46″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,160 px Best value | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi | 403 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 4.082 :1 |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | E3 | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | E3 | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | E3 | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 7 |
Connectivity
| Specification | E3 | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual 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 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 | 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB Charging | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.11 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.93 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 450 Mbps | 600 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 100 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | E3 | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers Best value |
