The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | M3e | U20 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.7 | 5.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Camera | 3.2 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 2.2 | 3.1 |
| Battery & charging | 2.7 | 2.6 |
Which one is for you?
Meizu M3e, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.1
- against Bluetooth 4.0
Meizu U20, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,260 mAh
- against 3,100 mAh
- Weight
- 158 g
- against 172 g
- OS Version
- 6
- against 5.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | M3e | U20 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 | MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T860 MP2 | Mali-T860 MP2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz | 1.8 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 (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | M3e | U20 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Gold, Grey, Pink, Silver | Black, Silver, Rose Gold, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 153.6 mm | 153 mm |
| Weight | 172 g | 158 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 70.9 % | 72.3 % Best value |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.9 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | M3e | U20 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,100 mAh | 3,260 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 24 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | — |
Display
| Specification | M3e | U20 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | Dragontrail Glass, IPS LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | M3e | U20 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | M3e | U20 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | M3e | U20 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1 | 6 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | M3e | U20 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B7 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, GPRS, EDGE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 Best value | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS, GLONASS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | M3e | U20 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | M3e | U20 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | MZ-U20, U20 |
