The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | MX6 | M3x |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.0 | 5.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.6 | 3.3 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 3.7 | 2.7 |
| Battery & charging | 2.7 | 2.9 |
Which one is for you?
Meizu MX6, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Weight
- 155 g
- against 165 g
- Max. download speed
- 300 Mbps
- against 150 Mbps
Meizu M3x, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,200 mAh
- against 3,060 mAh
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | MX6 | M3x |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6797M Helio X20 | MediaTek Helio P20 |
| Processor Process Size | 20 nm | 16 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T880 MP4 | ARM Mali-T880 MP2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| CPU Description | Deca-core CPU with 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A72, 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53, and 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53. | Octa-core processor with four 2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. |
| Processor Type | Deca-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | MX6 | M3x |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold | Blue, Gold, Black, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 7.3 mm Best value | 7.4 mm |
| Body Width | 75.2 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 153.6 mm | 153.8 mm |
| Weight | 155 g Best value | 165 g |
| Usable Surface | 71.5 % Best value | 71.3 % |
Battery
| Specification | MX6 | M3x |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,060 mAh | 3,200 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 24 W | 24 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | MX6 | M3x |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | 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 Contrast Ratio | 1,344 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | MX6 | M3x |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | MX6 | M3x |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | MX6 | M3x |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 6 |
Connectivity
| Specification | MX6 | M3x |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, GPRS, EDGE, HSPA, LTE, 4G, 2G | GSM, GPRS, EDGE, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 3G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | MX6 | M3x |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | MX6 | M3x |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | MX6, MZ-MX6 | — |
