The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | M6s | 7C |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.2 | 6.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.7 | 2.8 |
| Camera | 3.3 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 3.9 | 3.5 |
| Battery & charging | 2.4 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
Meizu M6s, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Display Pixel Density
- 282 ppi
- against 269 ppi
Honor 7C, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Display Diagonal
- 5.99″
- against 5.7″
- OS Version
- 8
- against 7
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | M6s | 7C |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 7872 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G71 MP1 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz Best value | 1.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with four 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and two 2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 cores. | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 128 GB | — |
Design
| Specification | M6s | 7C |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Gold, Blue | Black, Red, Gold, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm | 7.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 72.5 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Body Height | 152 mm | 158.3 mm |
| Weight | 160 g Best value | 164 g |
| Usable Surface | 76.1 % | 76.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Unfolded thickness | 8 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | M6s | 7C |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | — |
| Battery Features | Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging | — |
Display
| Specification | M6s | 7C |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.7″ | 5.99″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 282 ppi Best value | 269 ppi |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | — |
Sensors
| Specification | M6s | 7C |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | M6s | 7C |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | M6s | 7C |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 8 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | M6s | 7C |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-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 B20, 4G LTE B40 | 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 B20, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G, 3G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB, Infrared, FM Radio | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | M6s | 7C |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | — |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | M6s | 7C |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M6s | LND-AL30, LND-AL40, AUM-L41, LND-L29, LDN-AL20, LDN-TL00 |
