M3 Note It's hard to say that he has been produced by a Chinese company. Surprisingly, this model, according to buyers, is considered an undisputed winner in the budget line. Her stylish design and convenience during operation brought a gadget to leaders. It is worth noting: even experts believe that the price and quality are optimally correlated in the model.

The direct competitor of Device from Meizu is Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. It is also equipped with a large touch screen. Many people position these devices as the most expensive. However, Meizu is leading due to the wide functionality and branded "chips", which include, for example, the operating system of its own development, hardware button and other points.

Popularity adds a pleasant value to this device. The price of the device varies within 150 dollars. In response, users often suggest that after familiarization with the characteristics of the gadget, a feeling of low cost appears. So let's check the accuracy of this allegation.

Outside

Phone Meizu M3 Note, frankly, very similar to the iPhone 6. This is not surprised for this for a long time, since this company is a imitator of "apple" products. However, it is worth noting that the gadgets it produces quite high quality. The network has met reviews that many users preferred Meizu, although they had the opportunity to purchase the device from Apple.

At first glance, the body creates a sense of reliability. It is easily explained, as special plastic is also used for it is also present, but it is used in small inserts from below and on top. This is due to the fact that the metal is capable of creating interference to work antennas. As for color, they differ slightly from the metal surface, literally on the halfon. However, it is impossible to consider this with a critical drawback, as it is not striking. But if anyone else has discomfort, you can always buy a case on Meizu M3 Note, which will hide plastic inserts. In addition to aesthetic value, it will perfectly cope with protective functions. Everyone perfectly understood that the telephone in the case is less susceptible to mechanical loads, due to which a long time retains the initial appearance.

Ergonomics is an important criterion that pay attention to when choosing a smartphone. It is especially important for those devices that have quite large sizes. Given that M3 Note is equipped with a 5.5-inch display, you should not dream of compact dimensions. Its physical dimensions are 153.6 × 75.5 × 8.2 mm. Weight can be attributed to the average. The device without a cover will drag on 163. However, surprisingly on the convenience of operation, it absolutely does not affect. Even with solid sizes, the phone lies very well in hand, almost not sliding. Also on successfully selected ergonomics indicate the streamlined faces of the case. Rounded corners of the M3 Note phone give peculiar elegance. During touching the body, pleasant sensations arise. The coating of the back cover is non-smoke, so you should not worry that fingerprints will constantly accumulate on it.

The ruler presents three color solutions: stylish golden (Gold), gentle silver (Silver), courageous dark gray (Space Gray). In bright versions, the facial panel is decorated in white tones, and in dark - in black.

Controls and connectors

The MEIZU M3 Note phone is equipped with all the necessary interfaces. MicroUSB format connector is located on the bottom of the center. Here, however, with a shift to the right, you can see a hole for stereodynamics. A conversational microphone was taking closer to the left. The "Mini Jack" standard connector is located on the opposite end. According to users, such a solution is as successful as possible, since during the connection of the headphones does not interfere with listening to music.

Mechanical control keys are located only on the right side face. Here, in principle, everything is quite typical, as for any smartphone. The manufacturer brought a convenient blocking button, and a bit higher than its "rocker" volume. The left side edge served as a place to install a special tray. It is used for Nano SIM cards and an external MicroSD media. The device perfectly catches 4G. However, it is worth considering that the support of new generation networks can only be selected for one slot, the second will work in the 2G standard.

The most beautiful face of the phone is the facial panel. It is important to pay attention to the fact that you can purchase such a case on Meizu M3 Note, which will not hide it. In addition to a beautiful large screen, there are sensor of approximation, lighting, front camera and notification indicator. Next to these elements is a conversational speaker. Under the screen, the user will see a multifunctional control panel. It has a special key, which is also sensory, and mechanical at the same time. "Why is it so difficult?" - you ask. Because it is in this button that the scanner is installed, reading an imprint.

On the back of the functional elements located according to the standard scheme. Here there is a two-position flash of the LED type, the lens of the main chamber, which is located in the center. The manufacturer also presented its stylized logo on the back cover. You can call the indisputable advantage that the camera lens is somewhat recessed into the case, so if you use a cover, it will not scratch about a solid surface.

A few words about the screen

As already mentioned above, the MEIZU M3 Note phone is equipped with a large touch screen. Its size is 5.5 inches. The manufacturer did not save on the manufacture of the display. The user enjoys an LTPS matrix. The maximum screen features allow you to display a picture as Full HD. By the way, pay attention to one point: this type of matrix, most often, is used in more expensive gadgets. That is why they are considered high-tech.

In order to understand how high-quality this display, you need to contact customer reviews. They can find information that the level of brightness allows you to comfortably interact with the device as in complete darkness and being on the bright sun. Setup is carried out automatically. There is no comments to her, since it works instantly. In this criterion, the M3 Note model can compete with high-class branded smartphones. Impressate user and viewing angles. They are widely wide, almost close to 180 degrees. With a strong inclination, the contrast level varies completely slightly.

The advantages also applies to the sensor. It has a clear and fast response. Reacts even by pressing in tissue gloves. Users who are gaining a large number of texts or play modern games, the Multitach option will be useful. This model has supported up to 10 touches.

In order to protect the screen, the manufacturer used DinoTrail Glass. Its properties make it possible not to worry about the formation of scratches, chips and other damage. Also in this model, which prevents the accumulation of dirt on the screen and the appearance of glare.

Communication

All users have long been accustomed to the fact that modern mobile devices are one of their own compact computer. However, you should not forget that the first assignment is the implementation of calls. Let's look at how the connection is implemented in Meizu M3 Note. The characteristics provided by the manufacturer suggest that the device supports 4G standard. Currently, this criterion for most users plays an important role. The SIM card is inserted into a special tray. Combine them in two ways. If the user needs to install an external drive, then it will have to sacrifice one mobile operator card.

As for the signal reception directly, this model boasts averages. However, in defense, let's say that almost all modern smartphones work at one level. During the conversation with the subscriber, it sounds picking up, no interference.

Navigation capabilities in this model are well implemented. Many owners of the phone are used as a compass or navigator.

Characteristics of cameras

What modern user does not like to be photographed? Manufacturers of digital gadgets have done everything possible in order to facilitate this process. In the M3 Note model, two modules are implemented. The first, which is located on the front panel, has a resolution of 5 megapixels. According to users, Selfie is decent quality. Sometimes small lumens can appear and digital noises with incorrectly selected lighting. With this camera, you can write down the video in 1080p format.

What are the main chamber? It is based on a 13 megapixel matrix. The lens is based on five wide-angle lenses. Photo quality is excellent. The shooting process is facilitated by the presence of a two-way flash and phase autofocus. If you need to edit photos, you can use the application settings. In it, the developer has provided all the necessary parameters.

Hardware "Stuffing"

Did not fail in Meizu M3 Note 32GB and the processor. This model is based on the MEDIATEK brand chipset - Helio P10. 8 computing modules are based on. They work in pairs: 4 × 4. The clock frequency reaches 1,800 MHz in the first case, in the second - 1000 MHz. The only disadvantage is the graphic accelerator of the MALI brand. However, even at the same time, the level of productivity of this smartphone cannot be called weak. The interface is characterized by smooth operation. Modern "heavy" games start quickly. There are no problems even with resource-intensive applications.

Operating system

This phone model works on Android 5.1. On top of the operating system installed the Flyme version 5.1.3 branded envelope. Many buyers really like the interface. Setting up Meizu M3 Note will not cause difficulties. Application icons are located on desktops. The curtain practically did not change its type in comparison with Flyme 4. The only thing to pay attention to is the lack of the usual menu strips. In this model, the developers replaced its "carousel". However, this has its advantages. For example, one movement can be cleaned by all programs.

Memory

Two versions are available to the buyer. The "younger" is equipped with two gigabytes "Operations" and a storage of 16 GB of integrated memory. If the user does not plan to install a memory card, then it is necessary to understand that this volume for full-fledged work may not be enough. In this case, it is recommended to purchase Meizu M3 Note 32GB. This version has a high level of performance, as the developers have installed 3 GB of RAM. The storage for downloading applications and other software has a volume of 32 GB. It is this version that allows you to maximize the entire affordable potential of this device.

Meizu M3 Note: Battery

What other criterion is considered important when choosing a smartphone? Of course, the characteristics of the battery. In this issue, the manufacturer did not disappoint buyers. It set the battery, with a capacity of 4100 milliam per hour. Its resource is enough:

• 10 hours in video mode;
• for 5 hours spent in games;
• 18 h Reading e-books.

MEIZU M3 Note Phone in Mixed mode is able to function up to 48 hours. This definitely causes respect. However, it is necessary to understand the more functions will be involved, the stronger the service life will decrease. For example, if you connect to 4G, then a 100% charge is enough for approximately 14 hours.

Consider feedback

The early majority of users with distrust referred to products from the Middle Kingdom. After the release of the MEIZU and Xiaomi line, the opinion has changed dramatically. Model M3 Note gets only laudatory reviews. They say a magnificent display, excellent camera resolution, high performance level, beautiful, though copied, design. The advantages of this gadget can be listed infinitely. In any case, this unit is considered high-quality. Even if some breakdown suddenly occurs, the repair MEIZU M3 Note will cost inexpensively. Spare parts are available in almost all service centers, as this model is popular.

The minuses owners practically did not find. If you find fault, you can pay attention to a weak graphics accelerator.

Phone Meizu M3 Note: Price

Finally, let's talk about the cost of this gadget. Given that there are two versions on sale, then the prices for them will differ. In 2016, a modification with 2 GB "RAM" and 16 gigabytes of integrated memory cost about $ 150. The "senior" model could be purchased about $ 20 more expensive. What exactly to choose from them will be able to solve each user individually, guided by its needs.

MEIZU smartphones have already begun officially sold in Belarus. We are talking about the so-called "European" (or international) versions of devices that differ from the "Chinese" for a number of parameters, including at a price.

We decided to prepare a comparative overview of the two versions of the device to help potential buyers decide on the choice. In addition, it is obvious that the similar difference will be between other MEIZU models, intended for the European and Chinese market.

Two identical versions of the device were compared - with 3 GB of operational and 32 GB of permanent memory. Only colors differ - "European" in our review is golden, "Chinese" - dark gray.

Different packaging

Differences between smartphones begin already with packaging. "Chinese" got a more compact box.

It is noteworthy that the size does not affect the package - and there, and there is only a USB cable, charger and documentation.

Pay attention to the name of the smartphone - in two versions it differs.

Smartphones sold from us officially received instructions in Russian and protective films with English notation. "Chinese" - everything is in Chinese.

Left - stickers "Chinese", right - "Europeans"

On the left - instruction and warranty card officially selling with our smartphone. Right - "Chinese" version.

Chinese versions of devices have the following indices - M681Q. and M681C.. European - M681h and L681h. You can see the model name on the back of the box.

At officially sold our smartphones passed excise stamp

In the Chinese version, the plug is not intended for our networks. But sometimes the vendors are free of charge to the adapter sold smartphones. If not - it will have to be purchased separately (good, it is worth a penny).

Firmware "Chinese": Russification and lack of updates

Initially, the Chinese versions of smartphones installed firmware with a literary A at the end. It is pre-installed Chinese applications (which can be deleted), there is no Google Play shop, and in general there are no Google services. But installed its own analog - App Center, where you can download only Chinese programs.

We seller brought a smartphone with firmware 5.1.3.6A (dates back to mid-August).

From above, a program was installed to transfer to Russian / Ukrainian, as well as the Google Play application store (which should not be there).

In the root catalog of the smartphone, we found the Florus Russifier installation file, apparently "filled with" the seller (the box with the smartphone was originally opened).

Thus, before selling "gray" Meizu is stitched, Russified and are then offered to the buyer. Probably because of the "curve" of the firmware, our Chinese are not offered updates "by air", although at the moment the current firmware version is 5.1.11.0a (beginning of November).

The network has instructions describing the process of turning the "Chinese" in the "European" (using the device identifier change). However, in such a way, you can easily turn the smartphone into an uninquisited "brick", especially if you do not have experience independent flashing android devices.

During testing, there was a strange situation. Suddenly gone up Google Play app.

Restore application store "staffing means" (with the help of a pre-installed Google Installer), we never succeeded. Obviously, you can install Google Play in other ways, but most users have such "dances with tambourines" clearly do not like.

Firmware "Europeans": update by air and independent installation of Google Play

The box with the official apparatus was originally sealed, the smartphone did not turn on before.

After the initial settings and connecting to the Wi-Fi, the device proposed to update "by air" to the latest version (5.1.11.0g, beginning of November). The letter G at the end means "global" firmware.

The Google Play directory here was also not originally, but the smartphone immediately suggested installing Google services, including the online app store itself. After 3 minutes, we were able to put programs from Google Play.

As in the Chinese firmware, there is a private online directory of App Center applications, but it is already familiar to us programs and games, like Facebook and Instagram.

Specifications

Specifications of two smartphones are identical, with the exception of the communication networks supported by them.

Without going into details, let's say that in Belarus it does not matter in Belarus, since both Meizu M3 Note support 3G (HSPA +) 900/2100 MHz and 4G (LTE) 1800/2600 MHz used in our country.

Look other characteristics in the table below:

Display	5.5 inches, 1920 × 1080 pixels, 2,5d glass
CPU	MediaTek Helio P10, 8 cores, 1.8 GHz
Graphics	Mali-T860 550 MHz
RAM	2/3 GB
Permanent memory	16/32 GB, MICROSD Support
Front-camera	5 MP, F2 / 0, 4 lenses
Main camera	13 megapixel, 5 lenses with a diaphragm F / 2.2, double flash
Battery	4100 mAh.
Gabarits.	53.6 × 75.5 × 8.2 mm
Weight	163 grams
Additionally	Fingerprint Scanner Mtouch 2.1

Design

Smartphone looks much more expensive than its price. Metal case, spinning to the ends of 2,5d glass, quite thin frames around the display, edging the Home button - all this looks great.

Even the golden color of our "Europeans" looks no one.

As in the case of the iPhone, silver and golden models, the white front panel was obtained, dark gray - black. To the assembly of the complaints - and the "European" and "Chinese" look monolithically.

Unlike Meizu M2 Note, the new device has a fingerprint scanner, located in the "right" place - under the screen. Here Meizu adheres to the position of Samsung and Apple, assuming that so the scanner is really convenient to use (and this is true, to unlock it is not necessary to take a smartphone in hand).

We also note the quick work of the scanner and recognizing even wet fingers.

Screen

MEIZU M3 Note received a "standard" 5.5-inch IPS matrix with a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels.

Contrast and gadget color reproduction at height (color temperature can be adjusted in the settings), but the maximum brightness seemed insufficient. If there is no questions in cloudy weather with this parameter, then on a sunny day, readability is noticeably reduced.

In addition, the screen darkens a little when the smartphone is tilted, but the colors do not "burn out". The asset of the gadget also needs to be attributed to a good oleophobic display.

Performance

In the daily work of complaints to the speed of the Meizu M3 Note, there are no. The gadget works quickly, smoothly and without lags.

However, the "gaming machine" will definitely not call it. In the popular benchmark Antutu Meizu M3 Note, the very modest 46 thousand points is gaining. This is enough for most simple entertainment, but in the "heavy" power games lacking.

For example, in the "reference" World of Tanks Blitz on the middle settings of Meizu M3 NOTE gives up to 45 FPS, but periodically fails to uncomfortable 15-20 frames per second. However, there is no performance with performance on the minimum chart.

Battery life

Another serious plus smartphone. The battery for 4100 mAh, a rather economical processor and a constant software concern for energy savings allow the device to work a couple of days even with a serious load (about half an hour calls and games, about an hour of Internet surfing, synchronization Facebook, Skype, Viber, email).

Of course, permanent games will discard the gadget much faster, however, in most cases you can safely expect 2-3 days of work without searching the socket.

The Antutu synthetic test confirms the resulting real results.

Cameras

Traditionally cameras in inexpensive Chinese tablet phones (sorry, globular) - not the strongest place. Meizu M3 Note has not exceeded. However, they defill their disappointment.

The main 13-megapixel camera perfectly copes with shooting in good lighting, "soap" picture with weak light. However, such a firm-average level of the resulting image will be quite sufficient for most users.

Examples of photographs Meizu M3 Note in various conditions:

And so removes the front 5 megapixel camera. Nothing special:

Guarantee

In Russia and the CIS countries, only MEIZU smartphones acquired from official suppliers have the official guarantee. In Russia, it is Hermes Mobile Disrbyushn, better known as Meizu Russia (MyMeizu.Ru), in Belarus, the only official supplier of Meizu - Triadexbelus LLC.

Smartphones purchased from discovers, including those ordered from China, the official guarantee in Russia and Belarus are not subject to ("gray" sellers, as a rule, give warranty coupons of "their" workshops).

MEIZU also told you than the purchase of their smartphones in the dealers or directly from China:

"At the venues, such as Ali, Gearbest, JD, and others often sell restored or written off from a defective party Meizu device: such smartphones are difficult to sell inside China, but it is very easy to sell outside the country under the guise of new".

Among Chinese smartphones with a diagonal of 5.5 inches, the sales records were divided into two models: Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 and Meizu M3 Note. Meizu devices are traditionally positioned as more expensive and functional due to branded chips like a hardware button and a private operating system based on Android.

Popular M3 Note has not exceeded. Its cost is 150 dollars, which corresponds to the average price segment for Chinese devices. But upon closer examination, it becomes clear: he could cost more.

Characteristics

Display	IPS 5.5 ", 1 920 × 1 080, 403 PPI
CPU	MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755M), 8 cores, 4 × 1.8 GHz
Video accelerator	Arm Mali-T860
RAM	2/3 GB
Permanent memory	16/32 GB
Cameras	Main: 13 megapixel, f / 2.2, autofocus, LED flash; Frontal: 5 MP, F / 2.0
Housing	Metal with plastic inserts
Wireless interfaces	Wi-Fi 802.11a / B / G / N (2 range), Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth 4.0 Ble; GPS / A-GPS, GLONASS
Supported networks	GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA 900/2100 MHz, TD-SCDMA; LTE FDD Band 1/3/7, TD-LTE
Wired interfaces	MicroUSB (USB 2.0, OTG)
Sensors	Directions, approximations, lighting, accelerometer, geomagnetic, fingerprint scanner
Battery	4 100 mA · h
Operating system	Flyme OS 5.
Dimensions	154 × 76 × 8.2 mm
Weight	163 g

Appearance

Opening the box, you expect to see another clone of the iPhone or the embodiment of a dubious design plan. But the front side of the smartphone speaks of the opposite: Meizu M3 Note is really a stylish device.

The main decoration of the smartphone was the Mtouch 2.1 multifunctional branded button with a built-in fingerprint scanner. The scanner is triggered in just 0.2 seconds. It is this that is used in MX 5 from the mid-price category and the flagship of the past generation Pro 5. The button works as the "Home" key, is used to unlock the gadget, and in the settings you can define additional functions: for example, to limit access to certain files.

Near the central button of other controls no control. To access the list of open applications, you must use the vertical slide from the place where the corresponding button must be.

In the hand, the smartphone is sitting as a free - no wonder the company used (one of the first, especially in this price segment) a solid metal case. Corners rounded, rear lid - too. Forms strict, nothing superfluous. Protective glass 2,5D creates a simulation of the rounded screen in the overall style of streamlined bypass.

Symmetry is another disease of Meizu designers. The bottom line with two lattices (the speaker is still alone), the port of microusb is exactly in the middle. Even the camera and the approximation sensor, combined with the LED indicator, are separated from the conversational speaker as symmetrically as possible.

Thanks to the streamlined form M3 Note, it is perfect in any hand: women's, pediatric or male. The central button turns out under the thumb, like the power button with the volume on the left side.

Despite the 5.5-inch display, the smartphone fits perfectly in pockets and bags - the difference in sizes with 5-inch devices is almost invisible.

Screen

The overall impression supports the bright LTPS display with Full HD (1 920 × 1 080 pixels). Such matrices are usually used in more expensive smartphones, although they are relatives of IPS matrices.

The screen can display information and in the bright sun, and in complete darkness. Auto-tuning works as on high-class brand smartphones - instantly. The viewing angle is approaching 180 degrees: contrast falls insignificantly, the colors are distorted as minimal. Sensor responsive, reacts quickly and accurately. Up to 10 simultaneous clicks are supported. The device can be used in fabric gloves.

The screen is protected from scratches, highlights and prints of dirty hands. For the first, the protective glass of the Dinotrail brand is used. For the rest - a special polarization filter (both on lenses of mirror cameras) and oleophobic coating.

Performance

MEIZU M3 NOTE uses the MediaTek Helio P10 platform. It consists of 8 processor nuclei: four of them work at a frequency of 1 GHz, four more - at an increased frequency up to 1.8 GHz. The graphic subsystem is based on a rather weak solution of Mali.

Records of productivity from such a system should not be waiting. Synthetic tests are 3-5 times smaller than the flagships of 2016. But are such indicators in real use? Of course not.

The interface runs smoothly. You can play World Of Tanks, Asphalt 8 or their analogues. You can open the "heavy" presentation in PPT or a large PDF.

Low performance - fee for economy and moderate heating. And this is more important than the "parrots" in Antutu (by the way, in it M3 Note is gaining 46,978 points, in Geekbench - 809 for one nucleus and 3,002 in the multidrug test). Thanks to the use of "cropped" in frequencies and the number of processor nuclei, the temperature under load does not rise above 37-40 degrees.

The battery life of the processor depends not less. Batteries of the device for 4 100 mA · h enough for:

• 10 hours viewing video in aircraft;
• 18 hours of reading with minimal brightness;
• 5 hours of 3D games;
• work up to 2 days in mixed mode of use;
• 14 hours with LTE, Bluetooth enabled and periodic screen use.

With any scenario, this is enough for a working or school day. Built-in energy saving means will enable autonomous time. For the rest you need an external battery. There is no quick charging, it will take 3.5 hours to replenish energy.

Operating system

MEIZU M3 NOTE uses the Flyme 5.1.3 corporate shell, based on Android 5.1. The system is quite well developed compared to the usual AOSP assemblies Android.

All applications are located on the desktops, the general menu is missing. Instead of the menu strips from Flyme 4, the system demonstrates the usual "carousel" with the possibility of quick cleaning of all programs in one movement. The notification curtain looks quite familiar.

As with the company's main competitor, Xiaomi, the operating system has received significantly more settings than the usual Android 5.1. These are mainly concerning customization, but there is also a display color correction.

In addition, you can clean the memory, give permissions to applications, include spam blocker and antivirus. There are visual powers of power management and energy saving. The shell is thought out, detailed, while laconic and beautiful. Perhaps Flyme OS today is one of the best superstar on the market.

Photo

The main chamber uses a 13 megapixel matrix and a wide-angle five-element lens with a diaphragm F / 2.2. There are phase autofocus (PDAF). The two-color flash is bright enough. The application allows you to configure all the necessary parameters.

The resulting pictures are not perfect, but quite competitive. In the dark it turns out worse, but not quite bad, such as Lenovo K5 or.

Make selfie - not a problem. The front camera gives small reversals and does not work too well with complex lighting. But thanks to the software capabilities of the proprietary application, you can choose the appropriate cutting conditions for the conditions or use the image improvement function.

Sound

Unfortunately, the audio code in Meizu M3 Note is much easier than in MX6 or Pro 6. Yes, the volume is sufficient, the clarity is not bad. In the headphones you can listen to mp3 and not notice the shortcomings. For something more needed another machine.

Communication

Since the body is solid, a double slot for SIM cards is used in M3 Note. You can set two cards: Microsim and Nanosim. Instead of the second, you can insert a memory card. If you wish, you can use the combined Microsim + MicroSD. Places for its placement is enough.

The smartphone supports work in almost all networks necessary for Russia. But! The Chinese market devices do not work in the 20th range LTE networks (Band 20). Therefore, in the regions with 4G there may be certain problems.

Quality of communication in all modern smartphones at about the same level. Meizu M3 Note does not beat records, but does not allow you to record yourself in outsiders. The interlocutor is heard perfectly, on the other side, too, no one complains.

GPS works well: enough to use as a navigator or compass for the orientation on the ground.

conclusions

The main advantage of M3 Note is ease of use. It is manifested in everything: a comfortable form, convenient controls, convenient OS. In the design, everything is thought out to the smallest detail, and where it is impossible to use hardware capabilities, software saves.

The cost of modifying Meizu M3 Note with 3 GB of operational and 32 GB of permanent memory in the Chinese market is 168 dollars. Younger modification (2/16 GB) costs 149 dollars.

Among the real competitors of the considered Meizu on equipment and convenience, only Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro (Note 4 is still quite expensive) can be distinguished. Its value is $ 140 per version 2/16 GB and $ 180 per version 3/32 GB. In addition, it does not have a hardware button, the scanner is located at the back, just worse than the camera, another OS. Thus, comparing smartphones a little incorrect.

How in this case make a choice? It is necessary to decide what more like some of the devices seems more beautiful. After a week with M3 Note, I do not want to let him out of the hands. Even stylish Xiaomi Note 4 in comparison with it seems rough. Therefore, I choose Meizu M3 Note - the Mtouch button and rounded shapes.

Following Xiaomi and Huawei, Meizu introduced a budget apparatus with a typical set of characteristic set for the middle segment. Moreover, the Chinese went further and equipped the new smartphone with the main parameters, characteristic of their flagship. And this is at very low (especially for China at the start of sales) price. Let's see what MEIZU M3 Note.

Meizu M3 Note Characteristics

• Case materials: Metal, Glass, Plastic inserts
• Operating system: Android 5.1, Flyme 6.1
• Network: GSM / EDGE, UMTS / HSDPA, LTE (TD / FDD-LTE)
• Screen: IPS (LTPS), Diagonal 5.5 ", resolution 1920x1080, PPI 406, automatic adjustment of the backlight level, protective glass
• Platform: MediaTek Helio P10
• Processor: eight-core, 64-bit, four Corteh-A53 kernels at 1.8 GHz + Four Cortex-A53 kernels at 1 GHz
• Graphics: Mali T860
• RAM: 2/3 GB
• Data storage memory: 16/32 GB
• Slot under the memory card: yes, microSD
• Main camera: 13 megapixel, 5 lenses, f / 2.2, phase autofocus, dual LED flash, video is written in 1080p
• Front camera: 5 MP, F / 2.0, video is written in 1080p
• Interfaces: Wi-Fi (A / B / G / N) Dual-Band, Bluetooth 4.0 (LE), MicroUSB connector (USB 2.0, MHL) for charge / synchronization, 3.5 mm for headset
• NAVIGATION: GPS (A-GPS support), GLONASS
• Optional: Fingerprint scanner Mtouch 2.1, accelerometer, light sensor, approximation sensor
• Battery: 4100 mAh
• Dimensions: 153.6 x 75.5 x 8.2 mm
• Weight: 163 grams

Design and case materials

Externally, M3 Note resembles Meizu MX5 and Pro 5, that is, last year's flagships. A tactile device also corresponds to these models: here a metal backrest and volumetric (2.5d) glass, due to which the smartphone is expensive. Yes, on top and bottom there are plastic inserts, but they are painted in the color of the metal and weather do not. So, according to the design and perception of the device, Meizu was able to play at the same level as Xiaomi and Huawei with Redmi Note 3 and Honor 5X, respectively, and maybe better. This is a question of preferences, which of the devices you like. I like the total simplicity and unloading of the design in Meizu M3 Note, it is neat and without unnecessary details. And "borrowed" from Apple that for someone a lack, and for others - plus.

The colors are still the same as the flagships, the silver and golden with the front panel of white and dark gray with the front panel of black. No bright colors, only classic options.

Gabarits.

MEIZU M3 Note is comparable to MX5 and other smartphones with a screen diagonal 5.5 "". I can not call it compact among classmates, but also in the most side it is not embarrassed - a typical middle journal in this category in size. The device is not too thick, which makes it pleases with a battery at 4100 mAh.

Control elements

According to the main elements of the management of Meizu M3 Note, it does not differ from their predecessors. Power and volume buttons on the right, tray under two SIM cards (or SIM card and memory card) on the left, microusb connector, microphone and lattice dynamics at the bottom (one of them is decorative), as well as 3.5 mm mini-jack from above.

Meizu finally drew attention to the fact that earlier many elements on the enclosures of their smartphones were located asymmetrically, and in M3 Note, this flaw was corrected. Symmetric chamber eyes and light sensors / approximation, symmetric dynamics and screw lattices. Including due to such trifles, the device looks more neatly than M2 Note.

But an important difference between M3 Note from last year's model is still not in this. The apparatus appeared the fingerprint scanner, it is entered into the mechanical key, which also executes the role of the "Back" button. Thanks to the sensor layer. The button is convenient, it is in MEIZU MX4 Pro, MX5, Pro 5 and M1 M1 METAL smartphones. And now in M3 Note.

Screen

The device uses a screen with a diagonal of 5.5 "" and the resolution of 1920x1080 points based on the IPS matrix. The display with maximum viewing angles, a good brightness margin and close to the natural color reproduction. Although the last parameter, I will say frankly, the screen reminded me of such in Xiaomi Redmi Note 3: both smartphones give the picture not enough juicy, a little pale. But in general, for an inexpensive device, the display is simply excellent.

By the way, the screen is better than the Meizu M2 Note, not only in brightness and quality of the picture, but also on the quality of the glass used and especially the oleophobic coating. In this regard, M3 Note turned out to be very good, better than Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 and most other competitors. Probably in Meizu too close to the heart perceived criticism with respect to poor oleophobic coating in M2 Note and in the next apparatus in the lineup simply used the panel from Pro 5. Such a feeling is folded.

Platform, memory

Smartphone is built on one of the new platforms from the Taiwanese company MediaTek - Helio P10. This is not a topical chip, but for FullHD permission and the apparatus of the budget segment - a good option. Graphics Mali T860. In a 2/3 GB smartphone, RAM and 16/32 GB built-in. There is a slot under the MicroSD memory card, combined with the second slot under the SIM card. You can also install two SIMs of the Nanosim format.

Camera

Both cameras, both the main and frontal, were not changed according to the characteristics compared to cameras in Meizu M2 Note. Accordingly, the quality of the photo in the new M3 Note is about the same. I will not describe any features, yet in front of us an inexpensive smartphone, just look at the examples of the photo and appreciate yourself.

I note only that, as in all other devices from Meizu, there is a fully manual shooting mode (this is good), as well as the fact that the interface still does not know how to turn into a landscape orientation (this is bad).

Shooting day

Shooting at night

Front-camera

Manual mode

Interfaces

From most budget devices (including from M2 Note), the new Meizu M3 Note is characterized by two features. First, there is support for two-band Wi-Fi, secondly, the device supports Volte. In 4G networks, the smartphone works in all the ranges common for Russia. Bluetooth version 4.0 with LE profile support (Low Energy).

Battery

Perhaps the main feature of Meizu M3 Note is a battery with a capacity of 4100 mAh. Here you can say thank you to the company Xiaomi, which Meizu consider the main competitors, because they exactly, equipping their Redmi Note 3 batteries for 4000 mAh, gave meizu sign - "We must do the same or better." I do not know how a device will show well in time of work in reality, but such a battery capacity inspires optimism. Together with not top characteristics (platform, screen resolution) you can expect two full days of the device operation in active mode.

Flyme.

The smartphone works on the basis of Android 5.1 with Flyme 5.1 branded interface. It is strange that the company has not translated the device on Android 6.0, probably Meizu decided to submit a major update in the near future for his Flyme interface and make a big announcement from it. I do not see other explanations.

The shell is Flyme, with a familiar multiple logic of the interface "as in iOS", beautiful, neat, not overloaded. Someone like it, others cannot tolerate her, this is a matter of preferences.

Conclusion

In China, the first MEIZU M3 Note party will be sold at a price of 800 and 1,000 yuan for 2/16 and 3/32 GB versions, respectively. If you return a few years ago and trace what prices the company put on its new products compared to the main competitor, Xiaomi, we will see that similar MEIZU smartphones have always been more expensive at the start of sales. This time the situation is different, and this is how it seems to me that the indicator of "appreciation" declared on the presentation of prices. Otherwise, the device is obtained very attractive even on the background of Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, which, in turn, with a Chinese price looks like a stunning offer.

The cost for Russia is still unknown, perhaps it will be the price ranging from 16,000 to 18,000 rubles, maybe below, maybe above, here I'm just trying to guess. Official sales in Russia start tentatively in May.

After Xiaomi presented his Redmi Note 3, I was very doubted in Meizu's abilities to show something at least about this level. Too strong product came out from Xiaomi. However, Meizu was able to perform at the same level and in something even to get out of their main competitor. Maging M3 Note - design and case materials. This is the case when the company managed not to just take a metal, glass and collect from this smartphone, but made it very high quality and thoughtful: 2.5D glass, chic oleophobic coating, as on flagships, neat thin line wiring antennas, symmetry in small elements - All this makes the device impressive. The rest of the MEIZU M3 Note is a strong "middle jar" with the price of a budget device.

P.S. In addition to the smartphone, Meizu introduced new headphones - Meizu EP51 with plastic lugs for fixing in ear and magnetic stripes on the enclosures for fastening each other and convenient carrying. Headphones look interesting, but when they appear in Russia, so far it is not known.

The products of the Chinese company Meizu has always been favorably differed from competitors with a practically ideal ratio of quality, performance and cost. In Russia, smartphones of this brand began to spread wide after the output of a successful line M2. And in the spring of last year, the company has updated the model range, presented a series of devices with M3 marking. These gadgets have absorbed all the best of their predecessors, received an improved platform and some small refinement.

And what else needs a potential sales leader? Special attention in the renewed line deserves the "middle peasant" Meizu M3 Note, which is in demand all over the world, even almost a year after the appearance on store shelves. It should be said that this model is available in the younger (2/16 GB) and senior (3/32 GB) version. We have a second option. So what attracts modern users in this model so?

Specifications Meizu M3 Note:

• Screen: 5.5 ", 1920 x 1080 (FullHD), IPS, PPI (number of pixels per inch) 403, Brightness 450 NIT, Contrast 1000: 1, LTPS, Glass 2.5D, AGC Dragontrail / NEG T2X-1;
• Processor: 8-cores, MediaTek MT6755M (Helio P10), 4 x 1.8 GHz + 4 x 1 GHz, Cortex-A53 kernel type;
• Graphic accelerator: MALI-T860MP2, 550 MHz;
• RAM: 2/3 GB LPDDR3, 933 MHz;
• Built-in memory: 16/32 GB;
• External memory: MicRoSD up to 128 GB (not included);
• Operating system: Android 5.1 Lollipop;
• Cameras: rear - 13 MP, phase focus, F / 2.2, double LED flash different tones, Gorilla Glass 3 lens protective glass, Samsung sensor, frontal - 5 megapixel, Omnivision sensor, F / 2.0, 4 lenses, wide shooting angle, Face AE technology, support for the Fotonation 2.0 Selfie Smart algorithm;
• Battery: non-removable battery (Li-Ion), 4100 mA · h;
• Dimensions: 153.6 x 75.5 x 8.3 mm;
• Mass: 163 grams;
• SIM slots: 2 Nanosim cards with LTE and Volte support. Second combined slot (Nanosim or MicroSD);
• Network interfaces: Wi-Fi 802.11 A / B / G / N (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz), Bluetooth: V4.0 + BLE;
• Communication: GSM / GPRS / EDGE (900/1800/1900 MHz), WCDMA / HSPA (900/2100), FDD-LTE (1800/2100/2600 MHz);
• NAVIGATION: GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS;
• Sensors: Fingerprint scanner Mtouch 2.1 (recognition in 0.2 seconds, support 5 fingers, 360 decans scanning) and light sensor, approximation, accelerometer, and digital compass;
• Additionally: microUSB with OTG support, USB-Host, event indicator, 3.5 mm headset connector;
• Available colors: white, black and gold.

Equipment. Some models of smartphones Meizu additionally completes the headset, but there is no it in this configuration.

In the box, along with your smartphone, you will find: Charger, MicroUSB cable, needle to extract SIM tray and documentation.

Appearance and ergonomics.Looks MEIZU M3 Note effectively and fashionable. Gadget is available in three color solutions: white-gray, black and gray and gold. The rear panel is made of metal, only on top and bottom on the back side there are small plastic inserts for antenna output. Also there are placed a camera lens that protects the glass Gorilla Glass of the Third Generation, and a dual LED flash.

The front side of the smartphone is almost completely occupied by the screen, or Dragontrail from AGC, or its analogue from another Japanese company - Nippon Electric Glass. In any case, the display is hidden for high-quality and good, in contrast to the M2 rule. There is a small frame around the screen, but it is so thin that is noticeable only on devices with a white front panel.

The display is the navigation button, which also serves as a fingerprint scanner. When choosing a smartphone, you will definitely take a closer look. In some part, this button was installed slightly unevenly, that when the first inspection is not thrown into the eyes, but with the daily operation of the gadget is a little annoying. The top of the front panel adorns a funny "smiley", consisting of a lens of the front chamber, a LED indicator and a conversational speaker.

On the fine right "board" smartphone, designers found the key to turn on and swing the volume control. On the left - slot under two SIM cards, one of which can be replaced by microSD format memory card. The lower end of the gadget decorate the conversational speaker, covered with a stylish grid, and a connector for connecting a charger or data cable. And on top on the device it is easy to notice a standard 3.5-millimeter Audio Jack to connect headphones and an additional microphone that serves for noise reduction.

The quality of the assembly (despite the fact that Meizu M3 Note is positioned, as the budget "gray") of the gadget very pleases. The housing and buttons are not luftyt, and in general, it is pleasant to use the smartphone.

Display.The front panel of the gadget almost fully occupies a 5.5-inch Full HD screen. Its brightness, contrast and other settings are easily varying in this range, which is viewed by mail in the fresh air to the sunny afternoon, and read the book before bedtime in a complete darkness from the display is very comfortable.

By default, the picture is given juicy and a little warm. This is the merit of MediaTek Miravision technology, with which Meizu and configures the screens in this model.

OS and interface.The first M3 Note buses were supplied with Android 5.1 Lollipop OS and Flyme's branded firmware. Later, the manufacturer has updated the software and began to install android on its devices android sixth version, everything with the same shell.

Traditionally, Flyme differs from developing competitors simplicity in circulation, the presence of original and useful functions and a small focus on management of gestures. Extra and unnecessary programs in the smartphone "at the factory" practically do not put. If desired, the user will do it independently. But everything you need for fine tuning and customization of the device in it are immediately available.

Performance.A smartphone is created based on the 8-core processor OCTA CORE and the MALI-T860MP2 graphics chip, which complement the three gigabytes "RAM" and thirty-two (from which the user is accessible just over twenty-five) gigabytes on board. For the budget model, the platform is excellent.

If you do not unscrew the settings to the maximum, then Meizu M3 Note copes well with most games. And even when you start multiple applications and maximum loads, the gadget is practically not heated. Separate praise deserves a lithium-ion battery for 4100 mAh, which is enough for the whole day of the most active operation of the device. Such capacity accumulators are far from always occur even on premium smartphones.

Camera.But the main chamber (lens of five elements, a 13-megapixel sensor, a double flash and a diaphragm F / 2,2) in Meizu M3 Note upset slightly. The thing is that it is simply not actually updated with the times M1. So removes the "Troika" just like its predecessors. But the presence of a large number of options, automatic modes and manual settings pleased. Such a set is found far from every modern budget "soap."

The 5-megapixel front camera running on the Omnivision sensor is quite enough to create good selfie and communicate with friends. But something outstanding from her should not wait.

Sound.Some kind of solid crystal clear playback of audio files (both in headphones and through an external speaker), the smartphone does not possess. In terms of sound, it is a typical "middle journal", nothing outstanding, but no special complaints. The external speaker sounds quite loud and clean. In the headphones, all frequencies are also clearly reproduced. And the standard equalizer is enough for fine tuning to the user's musical preferences. But if you wish, the playback quality can be slightly improved by installing more advanced players.

Pros:

• Spectacularly looking thin (only eight millimeters) and a qualitatively collected case;

2017-02-10t18: 46: 13 + 00: 00

I believe that today is Chinese manufacturers of such a plan as Xiaomi, Honor, Meizu is the best that is in the market, I personally use Honor 8 - Huawei today, but since I often change this gadget - now in search of replacement)) Meizu M3 Note first of all attribute me to my design and also in an aluminum building, I do not play the game, but it's an advanced Internet Surfer, so I think with this task he will cope with 100% taking into account its battery charge volume. And of course the price is quite budget

2017-02-09T11: 47: 28 + 00: 00

This smartphone will always be a competitor more expensive flagships. Craying battery, powerful processor in aggregate with a graphic accelerator, a large quality display, the presence of LTE, a good chamber. With such parameters, the smartphone will always be in demand. IMHO.

2017-02-08T14: 57: 28 + 00: 00

I recently bought this device. I was pleased, I will say frankly. You are a little minus the camera in the article, I will say in defense that it is very good. The video is removed clear, like the photo, even very clear and juicy. Maybe this impressed me after my Samsung smartphone with a camera 3 MP, I do not know. The processor in 8 nuclei allows you to open several applications and not at all be afraid that the phone will fill. I play games that are not quite good for me to go on the computer, Half Life even opened, I was surprised. In general, for this pricing policy, he performs what is expected of him.