The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | M3e | S6 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.7 | 6.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.8 | 1.7 |
| Camera | 3.2 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 2.2 | 2.4 |
| Battery & charging | 2.8 | 2.5 |
Which one is for you?
Meizu M3e, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.1
- against Bluetooth 4.0
- Display Pixel Density
- 403 ppi
- against 267 ppi
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- against 720 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 1,920 px
- against 1,280 px
Gionee S6, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Weight
- 147 g
- against 172 g
- Usable Surface
- 73.6 %
- against 70.9 %
- Body Thickness
- 6.9 mm
- against 7.9 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | M3e | S6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 | MediaTek MT6753 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T860 MP2 | Mali-T720 MP3 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz Best value | 1.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | M3e | S6 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Gold, Grey, Pink, Silver | Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 6.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 74.6 mm |
| Body Height | 153.6 mm | 151.9 mm |
| Weight | 172 g | 147 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 70.9 % | 73.6 % Best value |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.9 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | M3e | S6 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,100 mAh | 3,150 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 24 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | M3e | S6 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 5.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px Best value | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi Best value | 267 ppi |
| Display Features | — | AMOLED, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | M3e | S6 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | — |
Sensor
| Specification | M3e | S6 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor |
Software
| Specification | M3e | S6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | Android 5.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1 | 5.1 |
Connectivity
| Specification | M3e | S6 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Micro-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, HSPA, LTE, GPRS, EDGE | GSM, GPRS, EDGE, HSPA, LTE, 3G, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 Best value | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | M3e | S6 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker, A2DP |
Technical
| Specification | M3e | S6 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | S6 |
