The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | M3 | V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| Camera | 3.4 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 2.3 | 3.4 |
| Battery & charging | 2.0 | 1.5 |
Which one is for you?
Meizu M3, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 2,870 mAh
- against 2,550 mAh
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.1
- against eMMC 4.5
- Weight
- 132 g
- against 138 g
- Usable Surface
- 70.1 %
- against 67.6 %
vivo V3, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.1
- against Bluetooth 4.0
- Body Thickness
- 7.5 mm
- against 8.3 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | M3 | V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6750 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T860 MP2 | Qualcomm Adreno 405 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 Best value | eMMC 4.5 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.5 GHz | 1.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4×1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4×1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. | Octa-core: 4 × 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4 × 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Design
| Specification | M3 | V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, White, Blue, Pink, Gold | Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 69.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Body Height | 141.5 mm | 143.6 mm |
| Weight | 132 g Best value | 138 g |
| Usable Surface | 70.1 % Best value | 67.6 % |
Battery
| Specification | M3 | V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,870 mAh Best value | 2,550 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | — |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | M3 | V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5″ | 5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 294 ppi | 294 ppi |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | M3 | V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | M3 | V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | M3 | V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | Android 5.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1 | 5.1 |
Connectivity
| Specification | M3 | V3 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual 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 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 2G, 3G, 4G |
| 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 | — |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | M3 | V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | M3 | V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | V3 |
