Meizu M6 Note is the company's first smartphone based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon chip. Fans of the company have been waiting for this for many years, because despite the fact that MediaTek chips have become noticeably better in recent years, Qualcomm is "another level". In addition, the M6 ​​Note is the first member of the Note family to feature a second camera that is used for portrait mode. Let's see what happened with Meizu and how competitive the model is.

Front side Meizu smartphone The M6 ​​Note is completely borrowed from its predecessors. To be honest, this design is already pretty boring, but it is possible that for someone it remains relevant.

Has changed back cover... Above the main camera, a two-tone LED flash was built into the antenna divider, which consists of four LEDs. The main camera protrudes a fraction of a millimeter above the surface, and the additional one, on the contrary, is recessed. Otherwise, it's all the same Meizu. The Type-C connector did not appear, the good old MicroUSB is used for charging and synchronization.

The dimensions of the smartphone are almost the same as those of its predecessor - 154.6 × 75.2 × 8.35 mm, and the weight is 173 grams. The build quality is excellent - the phone feels solid. The back cover does not flex.

The device is available in black, blue, silver and gold. At the same time, in gold and silver devices, the front will be white, and in the other two - black.

The mTouch fingerprint scanner is fast and accurate, but you have to press a key to trigger it.

Screen

Diagonal IPS display is 5.5 inches, Full HD resolution. The maximum brightness of the screen of the test sample was only 193 cd / m², the minimum was 1 cd / m², the measured contrast was 1 in 697. Color accuracy was good, the glass was coated with an oleophobic coating.

Hopefully the M6 ​​Note that goes on sale gets brighter screens (at least as good as ) - otherwise, the maximum brightness less than 300 cd / m² should be recorded in critical "minuses", because the smartphone will be inconvenient to use in bright sun.

Hardware platform

The pleas of many Meizu smartphone users have been heard and in the M6 ​​Note we see the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625. Yes, this is not the most productive chip, but it has a good performance / battery life ratio.

The market is full of devices with this processor, so we will not dwell on the benchmarks. I will say one thing - Meizu did not spoil the chip and it gives the expected points in the tests.

In total, the M6 ​​Note comes in three versions: 3/16, 3/32 and 4/64 GB of memory. Built-in memory of eMMC 5.1 standard. We have a golden mean on the test - 3/32. Do not forget that instead of a second SIM, you can use a microSD memory card.

The performance is sufficient for those users who do not play demanding games at maximum graphics settings.

The quality of the signal reception, the volume of the earpiece and the microphone did not cause any comments. The multimedia speaker is loud.

Operating system

The device came out with Android 7.1.2 Nougat, but it is heavily camouflaged with the proprietary Flyme 6 shell. The test device is equipped with Flyme 6.0G firmware. The letter G means that this is an international firmware, in which Google services will be immediately preinstalled.

The interface is fast and fluid. The Flyme 6 shell looks stylish and is not overloaded with unnecessary features.

Cameras

The main camera is 12 megapixels (Sony IMX362 or Samsung 2L7), ƒ / 1.9. One of the main features of the phone is the second main camera, which is used for portrait mode. It has a resolution of 5 megapixels with an aperture of ƒ / 2.0. The maximum video recording resolution is 4K. At first glance, the characteristics are not bad, but let's see what happens in practice.

The standard Camera application has many settings, ranging from a choice of filters to a fully manual mode, in which you can not only adjust the white balance, but also set a shutter speed of 20 seconds, which, in favorable weather conditions and the presence of a tripod, will allow you to capture the starry sky.

Regarding the quality of the images, we can say that everything is as usual - during the day and in the conditions good lighting the pictures are not to say that they are very good, but not bad, but in the dark or in a dim room, the rough work of the noise control is immediately noticeable.

HDR tends to take shots that are highly saturated. Perhaps someone will like it, but from our point of view, it looks like someone does not know how to use a photo editor.

Portrait mode often requires manual focusing, and automatic detection is often not accurate. In terms of quality, the main problem is the rough processing of the outlines of the objects in the foreground.

Front camera 16 MP with ƒ / 2.0 aperture. The quality of the images is average, especially indoors.

Examples of video recording in 4K and Full HD.

Autonomy

The built-in battery capacity is 4000 mAh, which, paired with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, allows not the most active user to forget about where the charge is for two days. If you like to play games and watch videos at maximum brightness, then you will need to try to discharge your phone in a day. Due to the fact that our sample has a maximum brightness of only 193 cd / m², PCMark Work 2.0 battery life passed at 100% brightness.

You are probably aware that the Meizu M6 Note was recently presented to the public for review. The new smartphone was immediately dubbed a breakthrough for the Chinese company, a bomb that should help the brand to impose a fight on its main competitor - Xiaomi. Main feature Meizu M6 Note has become a processor from Qualcomm. This is not the company's debut Snapdragon smartphone. In early 2015, Meizu presented one of the versions of the M1 Note, which received the Snapdragon 615. After that, the manufacturer used exclusively processors from MediaTek in its products, which many users did not like very much.

In many ways, it was the chipset that became the key point, because of which users chose, preferring more nimble hardware to a stylish design. Finally, the pleas were heard - the M6 ​​Note was equipped with the rather popular Snapdragon 625 chip, which belongs to the middle class. But the smartphone is not going to surprise us with a single processor. Meizu M6 Note became the second device of the company (after the recent flagship), which received a dual main camera.

• On AliExpress, the price of Meizu M6 Note starts at 11,500 rubles for the younger version ( link to the seller with the most orders / lowest price on AliExpress)

On paper, the novelty looks really interesting and promising. But the smartphone will be able to meet all expectations, will become a worthy competitor for the line Xiaomi Redmi Note and will the company help the company to compete for the Olympus of the middle segment? Today we bring to your attention an overview of the characteristics of the Meizu M6 Note, in which we will analyze every feature of the smartphone, take a look at the price, and also tell you about where it is more profitable to buy a new product.

Meizu M6 Note: specifications

Contents of delivery

The manufacturer did not change the design of the box in which the smartphone is supplied. We get a classic white box with only the brand logo and model name applied. This kind of packaging is used for every budget / mid-range Meizu smartphone. In general, nothing out of the ordinary. The equipment does not stand out either. In addition to the device itself, we see a small envelope containing various documentation. Above, there is a classic manufacturer's tool for removing the SIM card slot. The power adapter, which supports fast charging technology, and the microUSB cable are neatly laid out in their places.

Appearance

Meizu M6 Note is unlikely to surprise users who are already familiar with. Did you hold Meizu M3 Note or M5 Note in your hands? The M6 ​​Note is about the same style. From the front, smartphones are completely indistinguishable. And now the back side makes the M6 ​​Note stand out a little against the background of its predecessors. Firstly, the dual camera catches the eye, and secondly, the LED flash, made in the form of a strip, like the Meizu E2. The design of the model does not shine with delights - this is just one of which we see several pieces every year.

The body is made of metal. The recognizable plastic strips, which the manufacturer did not consider necessary to somehow hide, have not gone anywhere. No, he made them distinct, which sends the M6 ​​Note about a year ago, when these stripes were not so critical. Why not implement them as in, for example. By the way, the M6 ​​Note and Mi 5X are, in fact, competitors, so we recommend taking a look at our recent one.

Meizu M6 Note presented in four colors. There are classic options in gold and silver, black and blue colors are also announced. The latter are not yet widely spread, so the guest of our review is dressed in silver. Meizu M6 Note is not the most compact smartphone. It has rather thick bezels around the screen, which makes it quite wide and tall. It can hardly be called ultra-thin - after all, 8.35 mm looks weighty. The same one is thinner by about a millimeter. Although, let's give it credit, the latter has a thinner battery.

The smartphone has a classic arrangement of elements. In front we have a large display, under which the proprietary Home button is located, which at the same time plays the role of a fingerprint scanner. Many people like this key very much - it is really convenient to use. At the top of the Meizu M6 Note, we see the earpiece, front camera and a set of sensors. Let's go over the ends. Below is the main speaker grill, microUSB connector, 3.5 mm headphone port and microphone hole. An additional microphone hole is located at the top end.

The volume rocker and the on / off button are found as standard on the right edge of the device, slightly recessed into the case. On the left we see a combined tray for two SIM-cards (instead of one SIM, you can install a microSD memory card). On the back panel, we see two sensors that differ slightly in size. At the top in the center (exactly along the plastic insert) there is a strip of flash of four LEDs.

The design of Meizu M6 Note, which looked at our review, is not surprising, but it does not drive us into a stupor either. The main points were taken over from their predecessors, the rear side underwent some modernization, which received replenishment in the form of another module and a flash with a changed shape. Considering the price for which you can buy the Meizu M6 Note today, you expect something more (for about the same amount you can buy, which looks more interesting in terms of design).

Screen

Especially there is nothing to tell you. The hero of our review in the face of Meizu M6 Note, like the design, borrowed the screen from its predecessors. We have a standard 5.5 inches, the resolution of which is 1920 × 1080 pixels (FullHD). As a result, we get in 401PPI - it will be possible to distinguish individual points if you only look closely at the screen, bringing it close to your eyes. The screen is covered with Meise M6 Note, as well as the entire front part, with 2.5D glass. It is difficult to say how reliable it is, almost nothing is known about its origin. However, during the review, no noticeable scratches appeared on the Meizu M6 Note.

There is an oleophobic coating - it can be characterized by an average level. We saw better, but those smartphones cost more money. The screen has good viewing angles, again, the picture is average in saturation and a sufficient margin of brightness to comfortably use the smartphone on the street. Supports up to 10 simultaneous touches, which will surprise few people. The frames around the display, as already mentioned, are quite wide - the working area occupies something about 70% of the total surface.

What's the bottom line on the screen? It's not perfect, but it's not bad either. Something in between, which, in fact, show many others. At the price of Meizu M6 Note, the screen shows a fairly good result. Although in this segment, in order to find something worse, you have to try.

Performance

Left - Meizu M6 Note; right - Xiaomi Mi 5X

Let's go to the sweetest. As already noted by no resource, the Meizu M6 Note smartphone received a processor from Qualcomm. In my opinion, this event has become more significant for users than the release of the flagship, which is equipped with a second screen. Snapdragon 625 was introduced in the second half of 2016. The processor is positioned as a solution for mid-range smartphones. Built on 8 Cortex-A53 cores, clocked at up to 2 GHz. What differs from the main competitors of MediaTek is a more modern technical process - 14 nm. Thanks to this, the smartphone is not only fast enough, but also has complete order with autonomy.

The Snapdragon 625 is actually hugely popular with smartphone manufacturers. It is installed in the famous Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, it was received by both the huge and stylish Nubia Z11 Mini. And it is not unreasonable because he is given preference to the company. The Adreno 506 chip is responsible for the graphics capabilities of the Meizu M6 Note. In short, the hero of our review copes with any user tasks without any problems. Yes, in some games at maximum graphics settings you can notice freezes, so hardcore gamers are advised to choose something more serious. Here, take a look at the options on.

For its characteristics in the synthetic test AnTuTu Meizu M6 Note shows a standard result - about 60,000 points for the version with 3 GB random access memory.

Now let's talk about memory. Meizu M6 Note can be bought in a version with 3 or 4 GB of RAM. For most users, 3 gigs of "operatives" will be enough for all tasks, so do not rush to overpay. You can also choose the amount of storage: there are minimum 16 GB, and 32 GB, which look the most optimal, and an impressive 64 GB. In addition, the hybrid tray allows you to install microSD cards up to 128 GB instead of a single SIM card. In general, there should be no problems with memory.

As a result, based on the characteristics of the Meizu M6 Note, we have one of (if not the best) smartphone from the company in recent years. Yes, the manufacturer also made good devices on processors from MediaTek, but on Snapdragon, you see, everything looks much better. The smartphone has no performance problems for its price, and the energy efficiency of the chipset is also encouraging.

Interfaces, sound and navigation

The Meizu M6 Note, as already noted, is equipped with a hybrid dual SIM tray. Both SIMs must be in nano format. The smartphone works in all known networks, including 4G LTE. It should be noted that band 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 are supported. Not everything is so dense with wireless interfaces - Wi-Fi and Bluetooth version 4.2. Unfortunately, the model did not receive NFC, without which a modern smartphone looks somewhat deprived.

Moreover, the solution remained with the old microUSB connector. It is clear that for the price of the Meizu M6 Note, most smartphones still have the same port, but you still expect more from this company. The device supports the OTG function, which allows you to connect various drives and peripherals to it. The two most popular systems are available for navigation - GPS and GLONASS. Thanks to a rather nimble processor, the smartphone quickly finds satellites, even with a cold start.

Meizu M6 Note received a proprietary mTouch button, which, in addition, is a fingerprint scanner. It works smartly, one might say, faultlessly - in general, as usual. The sound of the smartphone is really good, despite the fact that it is equipped with only one main speaker. It's loud, pretty clean, and of high quality.

Meizu M6 Note received everything you need for comfortable work, but at the same time it would noticeably decorate the smartphone with NFC and the USB-C connector, which, by the way, is equipped with.

Operating system

Meizu M6 Note "out of the box" has operating system Android 7.1.2 Nougat. Naturally, on top of the OS is the proprietary Flyme shell version 6.1.4.1A. The firmware on the Meizu M6 Note, which we have in our review, is global, but only the Alpha version, so there are some flaws. The fonts that are not finished to the mind are striking, in addition, a number of functions refuse to work or function incorrectly. In the near future, Meizu should release a stable firmware for the M6 ​​Note, which will bring fixes.

Even on the Alpha version Flyme smartphone works great. The interface is smooth, and we did not have a chance to contemplate lags, despite diligent attempts. As they say, there are no comrades in taste and color, but the shell from Meizu looks, you see, much more interesting than that of many smartphones from its fellow countrymen. Flyme is simple and straightforward, pretty beautiful and functional. We hope that the normal firmware on Meizu M6 Note will be released soon in order to enjoy its work to the fullest.

You can follow the release of the firmware on the Meizu M6 Note on the w3bsit3-dns.com forum.

Cameras

Fascinated by the Qualcomm processor, we almost forgot that the new product has another rather catchy feature - a dual main camera. At the presentation of the smartphone, by the way, representatives of the company paid special attention to cameras, praising it as one of the best camera phones in the mid-budget segment. On paper, the characteristics of the Meizu M6 Note cameras really look good. Also note that this is the manufacturer's first smartphone in the mid-range segment with a dual camera.

Now, in fact, about the sensors. On the back we have a pair of 12 and 5 megapixel sensors. The first sensor is presented by the company - IMX362. Not a bad module, spiced up with an f / 1.9 aperture. The second sensor is already from Samsung - 2L7 with f / 2.0 aperture. It serves here to blur the background so that the user can get stylish photos with bokeh effect. The main camera, forgetting about the additional sensor, in principle, takes good pictures for its price. Not so straight "Ah!", But it turns out quite useful photos. It is clear that the best shots come out during the day or in normal lighting conditions. At night, our guest's camera is frankly weak. Although there is a 4-LED flash located above the eye of the main camera.

The presence of an additional camera in Meizu M6 Note does not fully justify itself. It blurs the background, of course, better than the camera of the same or, but it still does it somehow not quite well. The background is blurred unevenly, and the edges of the object on which the camera is focused are often blurred. In general, while Meizu is not doing very well with dual cameras. However, there is hope that the jambs will be fixed with subsequent firmware updates.

You can record video on a smartphone with a maximum resolution of 4K, no image stabilization is provided. Meanwhile, the videos on the Meizu M6 Note are very good. The picture is rich, the sound is good - quite for its price.

16 megapixel front camera with f / 2.0 aperture. Quite good if you are not one of the overly demanding users. During the day, good selfies are obtained, at night, the situation, of course, is much worse. The front camera can record videos at a maximum FullHD resolution.

Generally speaking, the Meizu M6 Note has decent cameras for its price, which probably will not surprise, but will definitely please. It remains to rely on the manufacturer, who is simply obliged to release fixes for the additional sensor.

Autonomy

The Meizu M6 Note is equipped with a serious 4000mAh battery. Together with an efficient chip, the smartphone can do without recharging for 1.5-2 days. What can be said for sure - you will have enough of it for the whole day, even with intensive use. The ability to quickly charge the smartphone is declared, which allows you to fill the battery from 0 to 100% in about 2 hours.

Another characteristic that can be written down in the virtues of the Meizu M6 Note.

Meizu M6 Note: where to buy, price, analogs

In Russia, Meizu M6 Note is about to appear, but the price is already known. The younger version (3 + 16 GB) will cost almost 17,000 rubles, for the middle peasant (3 + 32 GB) you will have to pay almost 19,000 rubles, for the older modification (4 + 64 GB) the manufacturer asks for all 25,000 rubles. It is much more profitable to buy Meizu M6 Note in Chinese online stores, where smartphones are available now.

The main competitor of the Meizu M6 Note will be the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, despite the fact that there is also a fresh Mi 5X. The characteristics of smartphones are comparable, including processor models and battery capacity. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X has only one main camera, and the front camera is weaker. But the smartphone is noticeably cheaper - about 9,000 rubles for the 3 + 32 GB version.

Meizu M6 Note: verdict and review

Undoubtedly, new smartphone Meizu is decent. Of course, it's too early to talk about a breakthrough, but there are inclinations. The characteristics of Meizu M6 Note make the model really a mid-range smartphone, and the relatively low price, which, moreover, will only decrease over time, turn it into perfect solution for the average user. More than 200,000 smartphones sold are already talking about something.

Should you chase your smartphone for the Snapdragon 625? To be honest, in everyday tasks (Internet surfing, instant messengers, calls, casual games, etc.), you can hardly find the difference between the Meizu M5 Note (MediaTek Helio P10) and the M6 ​​Note. But the latter feels more confident in demanding games thanks to a faster processor. In addition, the Snapdragon 625 is built on a more modern technical process, which gives us additional minutes of battery life. In general, if you do not depend on the newest resource-intensive games, and more frequent charging does not bother, then there is no particular point in buying an M6 Note. Moreover, now you can buy Meizu M5 Note significantly cheaper.

Summarizing under the review of the Meizu M6 Note, it is worth leaving a personal review. In general, the smartphone pleased me. Not a direct "wow", but one of the few Meise devices in recent years, which is really difficult to scold. The Meizu M6 Note is a good working device that now has everything for this title. Another thing is that the smartphone is still expensive and the firmware on the M6 ​​Note is not yet normal. In a month or two, when the manufacturer releases an update, and the price drops slightly, the device may well break into the top sales.

Pros and cons:

What we liked:

What did not like:

Meizu M6 Note smartphone is different big screen, a capacious battery and a high-quality camera at a relatively low price (15 ... 20 thousand rubles, depending on the version). The phone is easy to use, it can be operated even by people who have no experience with smartphones.

Equipment

The Meizu M6 Note smartphone comes to the buyer in a white cardboard box. Inside, besides the phone, there are:

• MicroUSB cable
• Charger 5 ... 12 V, 2 ... 3A, 18 W
• Card Slot Clip

Design

Considering the Meizu M6 Note smartphone, let's start the review with the appearance. It attracts attention with a beautiful body, almost entirely made of metal. On the back panel there are only two thin plastic strips, under which the phone's antennas are hidden. They are painted in the color of the case and are almost invisible against the general background.

The case is assembled with high quality, it is convenient to hold the phone in your hand despite its large size. This is facilitated by beveled side edges and chamfers at the transition from the back cover to the ends. They form a kind of frame for which it is easy to hold the smartphone with your fingers. The chamfers on the front side are sanded.

On the back panel of Meizu M6 Note, vertically, separately from each other, there are camera eyes, the upper one of which is separated by a bezel to protect against accidental mechanical damage... The top one extends slightly beyond the plane of the lid. The LED flash, consisting of four two-tone elements, is mounted above the antenna, which is characteristic of latest models Meise.

The display takes up most of the front plane area. Below it is the mTouch 2.1 touch-mechanical button, which senses presses and light touches. It combines the functions "Menu", "Back", a fingerprint scanner.

Above the screen is a camera peephole for selfies. Side frames are almost absent, 3.5 mm each, top and bottom about 16 mm, sufficient to fit all the necessary elements. Above the display are proximity and light sensors, an event indicator, an earpiece.

At the bottom there is a microphone, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, microUSB, a speaker speakerphone, microphone. At the top there is only a hole for an additional microphone. On the right, there is traditionally a power button and volume control, on the right is a combined SIM card slot.

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You can choose the color of the case at your discretion:

• Black
• Golden with a pink tint
• Blue
• Silver

At the same time, golden does not give off gypsy, it is muted and gentle. Blue gadgets look interesting. The dimensions of the screen are 15.5 × 7.5, the thickness is 8.4 mm.

Screen

The screen of the Meizu smartphone version M6 Note (М721h) has the following characteristics:

The smartphone has a standard aspect ratio of 16: 9, which has a lot of fans. The glass is scratch resistant and has a high quality oleophobic and anti-reflective coating. Traces on it are almost invisible, your finger easily slides across the screen. At the bottom of the screen there are 3 touch buttons for controlling the phone.

The IPS-matrix is ​​made without an air gap. The image is bright, colorful. The brightness is not very high, maximum value declared 450 cd / m², although in practice it turns out to be 380 cd / m². Contrast ratio of 850: 1 with the official value of 1000: 1.

The viewing angles of the Meizu M6 Note are maximum. The image is almost not distorted when viewed at an angle.

Performance

The technical characteristics and parameters of Meizu M6 Note are located in the table:

The Meizu M6 Note smartphone is the company's first model besides the M1 intended for the Chinese market with a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset. Its performance and energy efficiency are higher than those of the previous models of the brand. In AnTuTu tests, the smartphone is gaining 64 thousand points.

Flyme 6.0G shell is not much different from previous versions... There is no list of applications, they are scattered across the screen. 15 labels fit on the curtain. Some of them can be removed or replaced with others. There is a button at the top right of the screen. quick call settings.

You can work in a balanced mode, in individual cases switching to the most productive. Copes with all everyday tasks, allows you to run serious modern games. It is better for them to use special treatment games to disable mBack, notifications, gestures. The smartphone smoothly switches between applications, after exiting the background, they do not restart. Store Google play no. You can download the necessary applications from the Meizu store.

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There is a mode for people with low vision (large fonts and icons), for children (limits traffic, makes it possible to set access to individual applications). Guest mode will allow you to hide personal information from random users.

You can use gestures to unlock the screen, launch an application or a player. The search can be started by swiping from the bottom up. The bottom navigation bar allows you to customize notifications and status bar, icon size, wallpaper, automatic display activation. The virtual navigation button can be dragged to comfortable spot display.

The amount of memory in Meizu M6 Note depends on the chosen model, it is directly corrected with the price. It is possible to install a memory card into the combo slot by replacing one of the nanoSIM cards intended for communication.

Cameras

The Meizu M6 Note smartphone is equipped with a dual main camera. It allows you to make a slight blur of the background, and both Sony IMX362 sensors are simultaneously aimed at sharpness. One of them has aperture f / 1.9, phase focus Dual PD (0.03 s), 6 lenses, pixel size 1.4 μm. Another 5 megapixel, 5 lenses. Both sensors are colored, unlike the Meizu M6 version Note versions PRO 7. One for 12 megapixels, the other monochrome, for 5 megapixels.

These characteristics allow you to get high-quality images with high detail in bright sunlight. Bokeh looks natural in portrait mode. In low light, the quality of the images decreases, but remains acceptable. You can shoot videos in 4k, FullHD modes.

The front camera is equipped with a Samsung sensor with a resolution of 16 megapixels and an aperture of f / 2. The pictures are not very clear (wrinkles or minor imperfections are not noticeable). Many people may like this.

Photo and video processing is performed by ArcSoft software. The camera interface is clear, the main screen contains all the necessary tools: start button, video, viewing previously taken pictures, timer settings, flash, camera selection. There is a post-focus function. Set the grid, adjust the resolution of photos, videos, use the self-timer. Those who do not trust automation will need a manual shooting mode.

Connection

The Meizu M6 Note smartphone works in 2G, 3G and 4G FDD-LTE networks. Wi-Fi operates at 2.4 and 5 GHz, Bluetooth 4.2 + LE. The smartphone navigates when GPS assistance and GLONASS. Finds satellites quickly, locates accurately. There is support for OTG, USB-HOST for connecting to a laptop and other devices, for input and output.

Previous generations of the Note line were scolded mainly for budget chipsets from MediaTek, while in other parameters - assembly, camera, screen, software - these were excellent mid-range smartphones. But, in comparison with its main competitor - Xiaomi, Meizu smartphones have always lost in performance.

Price and main characteristics

The brand new M6 Note can already be found in Russian online stores. The device is available in three modifications, the youngest will cost $ 165. For the 3/32 version, you will have to pay $ 195, and the top version is priced at $ 255.

Specifications:

• display: 5.5 ", IPS LCD 1920 × 1080 px (403 ppi);
• processor: Snapdragon 625 (2.0 GHz) + video accelerator Adreno 506;
• RAM: 3/4 GB;
• internal memory: 16/32/64 GB + micro SDXC flash cards up to 256 GB;
• camera: main - dual module 12 + 5 MP, front - 16 MP;
• communication: Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n, 4.2, A2DP, LE, A-GPS, GLONASS;
• battery: 4000 mAh;
• dimensions: 154.6 x 75.2 x 8.4 mm;
• weight: 173 g.

Meizu M6 Note became the first smartphone in the line with a Snapdragon processor and a dual camera. Such changes contributed to the excitement around the device, the first batch of 200 thousand devices sold out during the day during the start of sales in China.

Completion and appearance

When unpacking the M6 ​​Note, the user may get the impression that he mistakenly acquired a smartphone from the previous generation - so much the design of the cardboard box resembles the M5 Note. Inside it, you can find the minimum set of everything you need: a microUSB cable, a charging unit, the device itself and documentation.

Aside from the recently released Meizu Pro 7, most of the manufacturer's smartphones follow the same pattern. The M6 ​​Note looks like it just got off the tape of a copier. It differs from its predecessor only in small things that are quite difficult to notice at first glance. The dual camera at the back brings more clarity - an unprecedented attribute among Meizu state employees.

A closer look at the device reveals a lot of interesting things. Firstly, for some reason he did not receive a Type-C connector on the bottom edge, although new standard has become almost a must technical characteristics every new smartphone. Secondly, the corners of the device have become a little more rounded, thanks to which it fits even better in the hand. Metal case The M6 ​​Note received four color options: black, blue, silver and gold.

Traditionally, under the 5.5-inch display of the gadget is located multifunction button with mTouch fingerprint scanner. The upper insert is occupied by the earpiece, 16-megapixel front camera and a pair of sensors.

In a small recess on the right are the keys for activating the screen and volume control.

On the left is a hybrid SIM card slot.

The multimedia speaker and 3.5 mm headphone jack are located on the bottom edge of the device. The space between them is occupied by a microUSB connector. The upper end does not bear anything interesting, there is only one small hole for the noise canceling microphone.

Finally, the back cover. Dual camera lenses come in different sizes and are positioned vertically. Above them, it is easy to see a plastic antenna insert with a built-in LED flash in the middle.

In general, the designers of the M6 ​​Note did not look for new ways, in the new model we saw a slightly adapted, but still the same Meizu. Lack of imagination can hardly be written down as disadvantages, because this format has already managed to please millions of users around the world. And even after several days of use, the novelty leaves only pleasant impressions.

Screen

The M6 ​​Note features a 5.5-inch IGZO display with FullHD resolution. Due to the high pixel density (403 units per inch), the image on the screen looks solid, it is almost impossible to see the pixel grid with the naked eye. The maximum display brightness threshold is limited to 450 nits, and the contrast is 1000: 1. Multi-touch supports up to 10 simultaneous clicks. During the test, the M6 ​​Note did not notice any errors in the touchscreen.

The standard IPS matrix, of course, loses to more progressive AMOLED solutions. Users of flagships in comparison may notice that the M6 ​​Note looks rather dull and ordinary. However, the viewing angles and screen brightness are quite enough for basic tasks. For a larger smartphone for $ 155 does not pretend to.

Performance

Previous models in the line were often touted until it came to the processor. Mediatek has long remained a weak spot for Meizu, and for many buyers this has become a serious reason to change their choice in favor of a similar solution from Xiaomi. Finally, the brand's fans were overtaken by a change. The brand new M6 Note is equipped with a Snapdragon 625 chipset and Adreno 506 graphics.

Paired with 3 or 4 GB of RAM, the smartphone earns well-deserved points in the benchmarks. It also performed well in everyday use. Is that small brakes when switching the camera to 4K resolution let you know about the imperfection of the firmware. Gamers will be pleasantly surprised that the M6 ​​Note has the right level of gaming performance. At the same time, the device does not heat up and does not experience throttling problems after hours of load.

Camera

The second long-awaited gift from Meizu was a dual photo module on the back panel. The main Sony IMX362 sensor has a resolution of 12 megapixels, the auxiliary OV - 5 megapixels. Both lenses have an f / 1.9 aperture. The camera is also capable of capturing colorful 4K videos. True, in the early version of the firmware, there are small friezes when recording video in the very high resolution... It is hoped that the manufacturer will fix all the shortcomings in the future.

Compared to its predecessor, the M6 ​​Note has taken several big steps forward. The main camera received new software for working with background blur, autofocus and portrait mode. Daylight shots are quite high quality, with accurate color reproduction and capture of all the small details. Photos at night also look acceptable. Finally, the significant distortion that had interfered with shooting with the M5 Note has disappeared.

The front 16MP camera has an f / 2.0 aperture lens. Selfies come out of sufficient quality; the device has a variety of face enhancement algorithms and other useful options in its arsenal.

Speaker, sound quality

A smartphone is hardly worth using for listening to music through a multimedia speaker. It has a decent volume headroom, but the audio track itself seems unnecessarily "flat" due to the lack of tangible bass. For music lovers, we recommend using a third-party high-quality headset.

The speaker of the device is surprisingly good, the interlocutor is heard loudly and clearly.

Battery

You can't name the device for sure thin smartphone, all because of the built-in 4000 mAh battery. This stock will be enough for all your daily needs. The M6 ​​Note can last up to two days on a single charge in normal use.

The battery supports fast charging. True, there is no Type-C here, which can be safely written down to the disadvantages of the device. On the other hand, you can always find a charger for an outdated connector.

Communication and Internet

List communication opportunities The M6 ​​Note comes with dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, and LTE support. The device works fine in Russian latitudes, during the test, no disconnections were noticed.

Some will complain about the lack of NFC or IrDA. The first can be dispensed with for now, and the second is not very popular based on the similar experience of Xiaomi.

Video review Meizu M6 Note

Competitors, conclusion

• Changing the line of processors;
• Dual camera;
• Autonomy;
• Convenient and well-assembled body.

• Mediocre display
• No Type-C;

Meizu M6 Note is a sign of the beginning of positive changes. The long-awaited switch to Snapdragon and dual cameras make the device a worthy contender for the competition. All the same recognizable state employee from Meizu finally lost most of its negative sides. The only drawback for now is the manufacturer's refusal to switch to Type-C connectors.

Alternative namesMeilan Note 6
Blue charm note 6
M721LHongmi Note 4 64GB
Red Rise Note 4 64GB

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, offered colors, certificates.

SIM card

The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.

Mobile networks

A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.

GSM	GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz	GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz
CDMA	CDMA 800 MHz	CDMA 800 MHz
W-CDMA	-	W-CDMA 850 MHz W-CDMA 900 MHz W-CDMA 1900 MHz W-CDMA 2100 MHz
TD-SCDMA	TD-SCDMA 1880-1920 MHz TD-SCDMA 2010-2025 MHz	TD-SCDMA 1880-1920 MHz TD-SCDMA 2010-2025 MHz
UMTS	UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz	-
LTE	LTE 800 MHz LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38)	LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38)

Mobile technology and data rates

Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.

Operating system

An operating system is the system software that controls and coordinates the operation of the hardware components on a device.

Operating system (OS)

FlyMe 6.0 (Android 7.1 Nougat) FlyMe 7.8

MIUI V8 (Android 6.0 Marshmallow) MIUI V8.5 (Android 7.0 Nougat) MIUI V9 MIUI V10

SoC (System on a Chip)

A system on a chip (SoC) integrates all the major hardware components of a mobile device into a single chip.

SoC (System on a Chip)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953	MediaTek Helio X20 (MT6797)
Technological process	14 nm	20 nm
Processor (CPU)	ARM Cortex-A53	2x 2.1 GHz ARM Cortex-A72, 4x 1.85 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, 4x 1.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
Processor size	64 bit	64 bit
Instruction set architecture	ARMv8	ARMv8-A
Number of processor cores	8	10
CPU clock speed	2000 MHz	2100 MHz
Graphics processing unit (GPU)	Qualcomm Adreno 506	ARM Mali-T880 MP4
Number of GPU cores	-	4
GPU clock speed	-	780 MHz
The amount of random access memory (RAM)	3 GB 4 GB	3 GB 4 GB
Memory type (RAM)	LPDDR3	LPDDR3
Number of RAM channels	Single channel	Two-channel
RAM frequency	933 MHz	800 MHz

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) fixed memory.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type / technology	IPS	IPS
Diagonal	5.5 in 139.7 mm 13.97 cm	5.5 in 139.7 mm 13.97 cm
Width	2.7 in 68.49 mm 6.85 cm	2.7 in 68.49 mm 6.85 cm
Height	4.79 in 121.76 mm 12.18 cm	4.79 in 121.76 mm 12.18 cm
Aspect ratio	1.778:1 16:9	1.778:1 16:9
Permission	1080 x 1920 pixels	1080 x 1920 pixels
Pixel density	401 ppi 157 ppcm	401 ppi 157 ppcm
Color depth	24 bit 16777216 flowers	24 bit 16777216 flowers
Screen footprint	71.96 %	72.9 %
Other characteristics	Capacitive Multitouch Scratch resistant	Capacitive Multitouch Scratch resistant
	2.5D curved glass screen LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon) GFF full lamination 1000: 1 contrast ratio 450 cd / m²	2.5D curved glass screen 1000: 1 contrast ratio 450 cd / m² 72% NTSC

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical metrics into signals that can be recognized by the mobile device.

Rear camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its rear panel and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.

Sensor model	Sony IMX362 Exmor RS	Samsung S5K3L8
Sensor type	CMOS	ISOCELL
Sensor size	-	4.69 x 3.52 mm 0.23 in
Sensor format	1/2.56"	-
Pixel size	1.4 μm 0.001400 mm	1.127 μm 0.001127 mm
Crop factor	-	7.38
ISO (light sensitivity)	100 - 3200	100 - 1600
Light-strength	f / 1.9	f / 2
Shutter speed (shutter speed)	20 - 1/1000	-
Focal length	3.94 mm 24 mm * (35 mm / full frame)	3.5 mm 25.82 mm * (35 mm / full frame)
Number of optical elements (lenses)	6	5
Flash type	-	Dual LED
Image Resolution	4000 x 3000 pixels 12 megapixels	4160 x 3120 pixels 12.98 megapixels
Video resolution	3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 megapixels	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 megapixels
Video recording rate (frame rate)	30 frames / sec	30 frames / sec
Characteristics	Autofocus Burst shooting Digital zoom Geographic tags Panoramic shooting HDR shooting Touch focus Face recognition Adjusting the white balance ISO setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene selection mode	Autofocus Burst shooting Digital zoom Geographic tags Panoramic shooting HDR shooting Touch focus Face recognition Adjusting the white balance ISO setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene selection mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
	Available also with Samsung S5K2L7 (ISOCELL) Flash type - Quad LED Secondary rear camera - 5 MP Aperture size - f / 2.0 (# 2)	720p @ 120 fps

Front-camera

Smartphones have one or more front cameras of different designs - pop-up camera, PTZ camera, notch or hole in the display, camera under the display.

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and audio technology supported by the device.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is a technology that enables wireless communication for transferring data over short distances between various devices.

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, which is also called an audio connector. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by the device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Video file formats / codecs

Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode / decode digital video data.

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge required for their function.

Capacity	4000 mAh	4100 mAh
A type	Li-Ion (Lithium-ion)	Li-polymer
Talk time 2G	34 h 2040 minutes 1.4 days	-
Talk time 3G	34 h 2040 minutes 1.4 days	-
Adapter output power	9 V / 2 A 12V / 2A	5V / 2A
Characteristics	Fast charging Non-removable	Fast charging Non-removable
	-	Battery model: BN43