The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | M3 | X cam |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Camera | 3.4 | 3.3 |
| Connectivity | 2.3 | 3.7 |
| Battery & charging | 2.0 | 1.5 |
Which one is for you?
Meizu M3, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 2,870 mAh
- against 2,520 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 32 GB
- against 16 GB
LG X cam, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.0
- Display Pixel Density
- 424 ppi
- against 294 ppi
- Weight
- 118 g
- against 132 g
- Body Thickness
- 6.9 mm
- against 8.3 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | M3 | X cam |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6750 | MediaTek MT6753 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T860 MP2 | Mali-T720 MP3 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.5 GHz Best value | 1.14 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB Best value | 16 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4×1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4×1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. | Octa-core, 1.14 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB Best value | 2 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
Design
| Specification | M3 | X cam |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, White, Blue, Pink, Gold | Silver, White, Gold, Rose Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 6.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 69.5 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Body Height | 141.5 mm | 147.5 mm |
| Weight | 132 g | 118 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 70.1 % Best value | 68.7 % |
Battery
| Specification | M3 | X cam |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,870 mAh Best value | 2,520 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | — |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Talk time | — | 7 h |
| Standby time | — | 260 h |
Display
| Specification | M3 | X cam |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5″ | 5.2″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,920 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 294 ppi | 424 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensor
| Specification | M3 | X cam |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | M3 | X cam |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1 | 6 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | M3 | X cam |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100 | 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 B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.56 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | M3 | X cam |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 2 Best value |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | M3 | X cam |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | K580, F690L |
