Previous generations of the Note line were criticized mainly for budget chipsets from MediaTek, while in terms of other parameters - assembly, camera, screen, software - these were excellent middle-class 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 versions, 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) + Adreno 506 video accelerator;
- 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;
- connectivity: 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:173g
Meizu M6 Note became the first smartphone of the line with Snapdragon processor and dual camera. Such changes contributed to the excitement around the device, the first batch of 200 thousand devices sold out in a day during the start of sales in China.
Equipment and appearance
While unpacking the M6 Note, the user may get the impression that he mistakenly bought a smartphone from the previous generation - the design of the cardboard box is so reminiscent of the M5 Note. Inside it you can find a minimal set of everything you need: a microUSB cable, a charging unit, the device itself and documentation.
If you do not take into account the recently released Meizu Pro 7, most of the manufacturer's smartphones are made according to the same model. The M6 Note looks like it just stepped off a copier tape. It differs from its predecessor only in small things, which are rather difficult to notice at first sight. More clarity is brought by a dual camera at the back - an attribute that has never been seen before 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 mandatory item in the technical specifications of every new smartphone. Secondly, the corners of the device have become slightly more rounded, thanks to which it fits even better in the hand. The metal body of the M6 Note received four color options: black, blue, silver and gold.
Traditionally, under the 5.5-inch display of the gadget is a multifunctional button with an mTouch fingerprint scanner. The top insert is occupied speaker, 16-megapixel front camera and a pair of sensors.
In a small notch on the right are the screen activation and volume keys.
On the left is a hybrid SIM slot.
A multimedia speaker and a 3.5 mm headphone jack are placed on the bottom edge of the device. The space between them is occupied by a microUSB connector. The top end does not carry anything interesting, there is only one small hole for the noise reduction microphone.
Finally, the back cover. The dual camera lenses have different sizes and are arranged vertically. Above them, it is easy to notice the plastic insert of the antenna 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. The lack of imagination can hardly be written down as a disadvantage, because this format has already managed to please millions of users around the world. And after a few days of use, the novelty leaves only pleasant impressions.
Screen
M6 Note received 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 notice the pixel grid with the naked eye. The maximum brightness threshold of the display is limited to 450 nits, and the contrast ratio is 1000:1. Multi-touch supports up to 10 simultaneous clicks. During the test of the M6 Note, no errors were noticed in the operation of the touchscreen.
Standard IPS matrix Of course, it loses to more progressive AMOLED solutions. Flagship users in comparison may notice that the M6 Note looks rather faded and ordinary. However, viewing angles and screen brightness are enough to perform basic tasks. The smartphone for $155 does not pretend to be more.
Performance
Previous models in the line were often touted until it came to the processor. mediatek for a long time remained Meizu's weak point, for many buyers this became a serious reason to change their choice in favor of a similar solution from Xiaomi. Finally, the fans of the brand were overtaken by changes. The brand new M6 Note is equipped with a Snapdragon 625 chipset and Adreno 506 graphics.
Paired with 3 or 4 GB random access memory the smartphone earns well-deserved scores in benchmarks. He also excelled in everyday use. Unless small brakes while switching the camera to 4K resolution let you know about the imperfection of the firmware. Gamers will be pleasantly surprised that the M6 Note can offer the right level of gaming performance. At the same time, the device does not heat up and does not experience problems with throttling after many hours of load.
Camera
The second long-awaited gift from Meizu was a dual photo module on the rear panel. The main Sony IMX362 sensor has a resolution of 12 megapixels, the auxiliary OV has a resolution of 5 megapixels. Both lenses have f/1.9 apertures. The camera can also shoot colorful 4K videos. True, in the early version of the firmware, small friezes are observed when recording video in the high resolution. It remains to be hoped that the manufacturer will correct all the shortcomings in the future.
Compared to its predecessor, the M6 Note has taken some big steps forward. The main camera received a new software for working with blur background, autofocus and portrait mode. Daylight shots turn out to be quite high-quality, with accurate reproduction of colors and capturing all the small details. Photos at night also look acceptable. Finally, the significant distortion that interfered with shooting in the M5 Note has disappeared.
The front-facing 16-megapixel camera has an f/2.0 lens. Selfies come out quite high quality, the device has a variety of face enhancement algorithms and other useful options.
speaker, sound quality
A smartphone is hardly worth using to listen to music through a multimedia speaker. It has a decent volume margin, but the audio track itself seems unnecessarily "flat" due to the lack of tangible bass. We recommend that music lovers use a third-party high-quality headset.
The speaker of the device is surprisingly good, the interlocutor is heard loudly and clearly.
Battery
The device is definitely not a thin smartphone, all because of the built-in 4000 mAh battery. This supply is enough for all daily needs. M6 Note can last up to two days on a single charge in normal use.
Battery support capability fast charging. True, there is no Type-C here, which can be safely written down as a disadvantage of the device. On the other hand, you can always find a charger for an already obsolete connector.
Communication and Internet
List communication capabilities The M6 Note consists of dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS and LTE support. The device works perfectly in Russian latitudes, during the test there were no interruptions in communication.
Some will complain about the lack of NFC or infrared. For now, you can do without the first one, and the second one is not very popular based on the similar experience of Xiaomi.
Video review Meizu M6 Note
Competitors, conclusion
- Change of line of processors;
- Dual camera;
- autonomy;
- Comfortable and high-quality assembled case.
- 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 camera make the device a worthy contender for competitors. The same recognizable state employee from Meizu has finally lost most of its negative sides. The only drawback so far is the manufacturer's refusal to switch to Type-C connectors.
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Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Used materials, suggested 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 technologies and data rates
Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out through technologies that provide different data rates.
Operating system
The operating system is the system software that manages and coordinates the operation of the hardware components in the device.
| Operating system (OS) | FlyMe 6.0 (Android 7.1 Nougat) Fly Me 7.8 | MIUI V8 (Android 6.0 Marshmallow) MIUI V8.5 (Android 7.0 Nougat) MIUI V9 MIUI V10 |
SoC (System on a Chip)
System on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device in one 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 bit depth | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture | ARMv8 | ARMv8-A |
| Number of processor cores | 8 | 10 |
| Processor 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 |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) | LPDDR3 | LPDDR3 |
| Number of RAM channels | single channel | dual channel |
| RAM frequency | 933 MHz | 800 MHz |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has a built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed amount.
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 | 5.5in 139.7 mm 13.97 cm | 5.5in 139.7 mm 13.97 cm |
| Width | 2.7in 68.49 mm 6.85 cm | 2.7in 68.49 mm 6.85 cm |
| Height | 4.79in 121.76 mm 12.18 cm | 4.79in 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 | 401ppi 157ppm | 401ppi 157ppm |
| Color depth | 24 bit 16777216 flowers | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area | 71.96 % | 72.9 % |
| Other characteristics | capacitive Multitouch Scratch resistance | capacitive Multitouch Scratch resistance |
| 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 indicators into signals that are recognized by the mobile device.
rear camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the device and can be combined with one or more secondary cameras.
| Sensor model | Sony IMX362 Exmor RS | Samsung S5K3L8 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | ISOCELL |
| Sensor size | - | 4.69 x 3.52 mm 0.23in |
| 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 |
| Svetlosila | f/1.9 | f/2 |
| Shutter speed (shutter speed) | 20 - 1/1000 | - |
| Focal length | 3.94 mm 24mm *(35mm / full frame) | 3.5mm 25.82mm *(35mm / full frame) |
| Number of optical elements (lenses) | 6 | 5 |
| Flash type | - | Double LED |
| Image resolution | 4000 x 3000 pixels 12 MP | 4160 x 3120 pixels 12.98 MP |
| Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
| Video recording speed (frame rate) | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Characteristics | Autofocus Burst shooting digital zoom geo 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 geo 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@120fps |
Front-camera
Smartphones have one or more front cameras of various designs - a pop-up camera, a PTZ camera, a cutout or hole in the display, a camera under the display.
Audio
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Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
WiFi
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USB
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Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, which is also called an audio jack. 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 various video file formats and codecs, which store and encode/decode digital video data, respectively.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge they need to function.
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | 4100 mAh |
| Type of | Li-Ion (Li-Ion) | Li-polymer (Li-polymer) |
| Talk time 2G | 34 h 2040 min 1.4 days | - |
| 3G talk time | 34 h 2040 min 1.4 days | - |
| Adapter output power | 9 V / 2 A 12 V / 2 A | 5 V / 2 A |
| Characteristics | fast charging Fixed | fast charging Fixed |
| - | Battery model: BN43 |
We bring you an overview Meizu smartphone M6 note. Fans of Chinese state employees immediately called this model "the best of the Meizu family." The fact is that the M6 is equipped with an advanced Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and other innovations. If we compare the Meizu M6 Note vs the previous models of this manufacturer, then the "six" looks much better.
Rather, the design and form factor is traditional, like all Meizu. You can visually distinguish the M6 Note only by the dual main camera. In the color scheme, it is proposed to buy devices in gold, blue, gray and classic black - Black. If the user wants to diversify the colors, you can try.
The display of the smartphone is securely covered with durable 2.5D glass with an oleophobic coating. Despite quite large sizes- 154.6x75.2x8.35 mm, the gadget fits easily and comfortably in the palm of your hand. The body is made of brushed metal.
Original Meizu M6 Note 4G LTE 3GB 32GB on AliExpress.
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In general, Meizu M6 Note looks quite stylish and in a modern trend. The M6 is the first in Meizu's line of smartphones to feature a dual digital camera for better selfies. 
The elongated body allows you to comfortably read texts and watch movies in a wide format. The audio system provides a loud and clear sound, intelligible speech. 
Meizu M6 Note features and specifications
The price of Meizu M6 Note ranges from 10,000 to 20,000 rubles, depending on the configuration. User reviews of the smartphone show that for this money you will buy a sufficient modern device.
- On sale version with RAM / internal memory 3/16GB, 4/32GB 6/64GB.
- 2nd Nano SIM cards.
- IPS IGZO 5.5-inch display. Full HD resolution.
- Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 625.
- Main camera 12MP + 5MP. Autofocus. portrait mode.
- Front-camera 16MP.
The smartphone is equipped with a fingerprint scanner (up to 5 at the same time). In the presence of navigation systems GPS, GLONASS, digital compass.
Accumulator battery 4000 mAh high capacity with support for accelerated turbo charging. 
The mass of the device is about 175 grams.
The new Meizu M6 runs on the Android 7.1 Nougat platform and is controlled by the unique Flyme 6 shell from the manufacturer. What does it give? The gadget has an improved, more convenient gesture control system.
Multiple styles supported user interface. Built-in cyber protection system and antivirus. Save System custom settings and personal data with disaster recovery capability. Phone call recording feature.
The Flyme 6 shell supports animation, which greatly enlivens the interface.
The camera with a double module and six lenses allows you to take portraits with the Bokeh effect (blurred background). 
Disadvantages and advantages
The disadvantages include the fact that the smartphone is not equipped with the increasingly popular in our country NFC function. The device cannot be used as an alternative bank card for payments in stores. At this price, the user expects to get a smartphone with the functions of a payment terminal. However, many people have the same problem. 
Another disadvantage is that there is no expected modern interface USB-C The good thing is that it comes with an outdated USB cable.
The high-capacity battery reliably provides two days of active use of the device without recharging. It is quite possible to take a weekend out of town. A 100% battery charge is provided in about 2 hours.
conclusions
In general, Meizu M6 Note smartphones can be called not only the best of Meizu, but generally the best in the middle class. The features, design, amenities and features are beyond anything you can buy at this price point. At least, this is evidenced by numerous user reviews. In particular, a lot about Meizu M6 Note 4 is written and discussed on the authoritative w3bsit3-dns.com forum.
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The Meizu M6 Note smartphone has a large 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, even people who do not have experience with smartphones can manage it.
Equipment
Smartphone Meizu M6 Note comes to the buyer in a white cardboard box. Inside, in addition to the phone, there are:
- microUSB cable
- Charger 5…12 V, 2…3A, 18 W
- Paperclip for card slot
Design
Considering the Meizu M6 Note smartphone, let's start the review with appearance. He draws attention beautiful body almost entirely made of metal. On the back panel there are only two thin strips of plastic, 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 body is assembled with high quality, it is comfortable to hold the phone in your hand despite the large size. This is facilitated by beveled side faces 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. Chamfers on the front side are polished.
On the back of the Meizu M6 Note, vertically, separately from each other, there are camera eyes, the top of which is separated by a rim to protect against accidental mechanical damage. The top slightly extends beyond the plane of the lid. The LED flash, consisting of four two-tone elements, is mounted above the antenna, which is typical latest models Meise.
Most of the area of the front plane is occupied by the display. Below it is a touch-mechanical mTouch 2.1 button, which perceives pressing and light touches. It combines the functions of "Menu", "Back", a fingerprint scanner.
Above the screen is a selfie camera. The side frames are almost absent, 3.5 mm each, the top and bottom are about 16 mm, sufficient to fit all the necessary elements. Above the display are proximity and light sensors, an event indicator, and a speaker.
At the bottom end there is a microphone, 3.5 mm headphone jack, microUSB, speaker speakerphone, microphone. At the top end there is only a hole for an additional microphone. On the right is traditionally the power button and volume control, on the right is the combined slot for SIM cards.
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You can choose the body color of your choice:
- Black
- Golden with pink undertones
- Blue
- Silver
At the same time, the golden one does not give away gypsyism, it is muffled and gentle. Blue gadgets look interesting. Screen dimensions 15.5 × 7.5, thickness 8.4 mm.
Screen
The screen of the Meizu smartphone version M6 Note (M721h) has the following characteristics:
The smartphone has a standard screen aspect ratio of 16:9, which has many fans. The glass is scratch resistant and has a high-quality oleophobic and anti-reflective coating. Traces on it are almost invisible, the finger slides easily across the screen. At the bottom of the screen are 3 touch buttons to control the phone.
The IPS-matrix is made without an air gap. The image is bright and colorful. The brightness is not very high, the maximum value is declared 450 cd/m², although in practice it turns out to be 380 cd/m². Contrast ratio is 850:1 at the official value of 1000:1.
corners Meizu review M6 Note maximum. The image is almost not distorted when viewed at an angle.
Performance
Specifications and parameters of Meizu M6 Note are located in the table:
The Meizu M6 Note smartphone is the first model of the company, except for the M1, designed for the Chinese market, with a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset. Its performance and energy efficiency are higher than previous models of the brand. In AnTuTu tests, the smartphone scores 64,000 points.
The 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 are placed on the curtain. You can remove some of them or replace them with others. There is a button at the top right of the screen. shortcut settings.
You can work in a balanced mode, in individual cases switching to maximum performance. Copes with everyone daily tasks, allows you to run serious modern games. For them, it is better to use a special game mode that allows you to disable mBack, notifications, gestures. The smartphone smoothly switches between applications, after exiting the background they do not restart. store Google Play no. Apps you need can download from Meizu store.
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There is a mode for visually impaired people (large fonts and icons), a children's mode (limits traffic, allows you to set access to individual applications). Guest mode will allow you to hide personal information from random users.
With gestures, you can unlock the screen, launch an application or a player. The search can be launched with a swipe from the bottom up. The bottom navigation bar allows you to customize notifications and status bar, icon size, wallpaper, automatic activation display. The virtual navigation button can be dragged to a convenient location on the display.
The amount of memory in Meizu M6 Note depends on the chosen model, directly adjusted with the price. It is possible to install a memory card in the combined slot, replacing one of the nanoSIM cards intended for communication with it.
cameras
Smartphone Meizu M6 Note is equipped with a dual main camera. It allows you to make a slight blur of the background, and both Sony IMX362 sensors are sharpened at the same time. One of them has f / 1.9 aperture, Dual PD phase focus (0.03 s), 6 lenses, 1.4 micron pixel size. The other is 5 MP, 5 lenses. Both sensors are color, unlike the Meizu M6 version of the Note PRO 7 version. One is 12 megapixels, the other is monochrome, 5 megapixels.
Such characteristics allow you to get high-quality pictures with high detail in bright sunlight. The bokeh effect in portrait mode looks natural. In low light, the image quality is reduced, but remains acceptable. You can shoot video in 4k, FullHD modes.
The front camera is equipped with a Samsung sensor with a resolution of 16 megapixels and f / 2 aperture. The pictures are not very clear (wrinkles or small imperfections are not noticeable). Many people may like it.
Photo and video processing is done by ArcSoft software. The camera interface is clear, the main screen contains all the necessary tools: the start button, video, viewing previously taken pictures, timer settings, flash, camera selection. There is a post-focus feature. Set the grid, adjust the resolution of photos, videos, use the self-timer. Those who do not trust automation will need manual mode shooting.
Connection
Smartphone Meizu M6 Note works in 2G, 3G and 4G FDD-LTE networks. Wi-Fi operates at a frequency of 2.4 and 5 GHz, Bluetooth 4.2 + LE. The smartphone navigates using GPS and GLONASS. Finds satellites quickly, determines the location accurately. There is support for OTG, USB-HOST for connecting to a laptop and other devices, working for input and output.