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The first phablet in the lineup of the Chinese company Meizu was released to compete with Xiaomi Mi Max. This is clearly indicated by the similarity of the names of both models, as well as their direct comparison as part of the premiere of the Meizu M3 Max to the public, which took place at the dawn of autumn 2016.

Convenient management

Unlike its rival Meizu smartphone has a more convenient one-handed screen size(6" versus 6.44" for Xiaomi). At the same time, the dimensions of the gadget practically do not exceed those of the 5.5-inch Apple iPhone 7 Plus. Thin bezels around the display further enhance the usability of the smartphone. By the way, the screen is based on an IPS-matrix with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels and good viewing angles. There are no complaints about the quality of its color reproduction from the owners of the device.

Home key

The multifunctional Home key is implemented in an interesting way: by touching its surface, you return one position back, and by pressing it, you are redirected to the start screen. In addition, it has a fast and accurate fingerprint scanner, which works completely flawlessly.

Hardware platform

The hardware of the ultra-popular Meizu M3 Note is based on the hardware of the smartphone. It is represented by an 8-core MediaTek Helio P10 processor, 3 GB of RAM and a Mali T-860 graphics accelerator. This “stuffing” cannot be called high-performance, but it can run any modern games at medium graphics settings. But the volume of the built-in data storage of the phablet starts at 64 GB - after all, the gadget is positioned as a multimedia device, so Chinese engineers considered the release of versions for 16 or 32 GB to be a low priority. The memory can also be expanded with a microSD card up to 128 GB.

Facilities

In terms of photo and video capabilities, both smartphone cameras (the main 13-megapixel f / 2.2 aperture and the 5-megapixel front camera with f / 2.0 aperture) do not stand out in any way, being rather mediocre. The more advantageous against their background is a capacious 4100 mAh battery with support for fast charging technology - the battery cells are filled up to 45% in just 30 minutes. And on the smartphone, the friendly Flyme shell is revealed with all sorts of gestures and swipes, which make the process of managing a large diagonal much more comfortable.

Recently, Meizu has been losing competition to its eternal rival, the Xiaomi brand, on all fronts: their devices, from budget solutions to flagships, are much less popular with buyers.

Meizu M3 Max, reviewed in this article, is designed to compete with Xiaomi Mi Max, which has successfully established itself in the mid-range phablet segment. Let's test the device and see if it deserves your attention.

Price and main characteristics

M3 Max went on sale in one version with 64 GB of internal memory and 3 GB of RAM on board. Color options are silver, black, pink and gold. The cost of a phablet in China is $230, in Russia you can buy it for 22-24 thousand rubles.

Specifications:

display: 6”, IPS FHD 1920*10800 px;
processor: MediaTek Helio P10 + video accelerator Mali T8600;
RAM: 3 GB;
internal memory: 64 GB + flash cards up to 256 GB;
camera: main - 13 MP, front - 5 MP;
connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, LTE, USB-C;
battery: 4160 mAh.

In terms of characteristics, the phablet is very similar to the 5.5 inch M3E, the differences are only in the increased amount of internal memory, a more capacious battery and a screen larger by 0.5”.

Equipment and appearance

The M3 Max comes in a heavy blue cardboard box with a dust jacket over it. The manufacturer took good care of the packaging of the smartphone, everything is done carefully, a small separate box is provided for each of the accessories.

Complete with phablet we get:

USB-C cable;
charging adapter;
technical waste paper;
clip for the SIM tray.

The delivery set is frankly poor, but most Chinese manufacturers preach such a policy, so there is nothing unusual here.

M3 Max is made in a monolithic metal case, the device is well assembled - there are no backlashes and creaks at all. The front of the case is covered with protective glass Gorilla 3 with 2.5D rounded edges, the thickness of the side frames is medium.

Above the screen are light / proximity sensors, a speaker hole and a front camera, below the screen there is a mechanical Home button with a proprietary mTouch 2.1 fingerprint sensor.

On the back of the smartphone is the main camera module, which does not protrude beyond the plane of the case, and a two-tone flash. Plastic strips for the antenna stand out against the background of the metal part of the phone, which somewhat spoils the overall impression.

Screen

In any phablet, the main focus is on the display, and the M3 Max did not let us down here. The smartphone has a 6-inch FHD IPS panel with a pixel density of 367 ppi. The screen is made using OGS technology, has a multi-touch for 10 touches and a good oleophobic coating.

In general, in terms of screen, the M3 Max deserves a solid five.

Performance

The M3 Max is equipped with a mid-range Helio P10 processor with 3 GB of RAM - enough stuffing for most everyday tasks. The interface works smoothly, up to 4-5 resource-intensive applications are kept in the cache without crashes, demanding games can be played at medium graphics settings.

In the benchmark, the device scores 49 thousand points. Under load, the smartphone heats up to 43 degrees - this is a normal indicator, there is noticeable, but not critical throttling. In terms of performance, the M3 Max can be called a typical average.

Camera

The photographic capabilities of the M3 Max, as for a smartphone for 230 bucks, are frankly weak. Despite the excellent functionality of the standard camera application, shots on the machine suffer from poor detail and sharpness, the presence of "soap" and problems with dynamic range.

In poor lighting, the situation is even worse, because the less than exemplary detail is choked by a roughly working noise reduction.

Adequate selfie quality from the 5 MP front sensor can only be achieved in daylight. In terms of video, the M3 Max has everything standard, shooting is carried out in FHD resolution at a frequency of 30 fps, the quality is comparable to the photo.

speaker, sound quality

Traditionally for smartphones, the Meizu M3 Max produces excellent sound quality in headphones, despite the absence of a dedicated audio chip in this model. Fans of using a smartphone as an MP3 player will definitely not be disappointed by this phablet.

Things are more modest with the main speaker, it is quite loud and even has a slight hint of low frequencies - quite good for its price category. The sound does not spoil the impression of watching movies and videos, however, the speaker is not suitable for full listening to music.

Battery

The performance of a phablet with a 6-inch display is provided by a 4160 mAh battery, which, as practice shows, is more than enough. M3 Max has excellent autonomy - it lives up to 7 hours when surfing the Internet (at maximum screen brightness), 10 hours when playing video, and a day with continuous music playback.

In the mode of intensive use, the phablet lasts for a day, if you save the battery, the operating time from a single charge can be extended by 2 daylight hours. M3 Max supports fast charging, which takes an average of one and a half hours.

Communication and Internet

The smartphone is equipped with a hybrid slot for cards, it works with 2 SIM cards or one SIM card and a flash drive. During testing, while the M3 Max review was being prepared, there were no problems with the quality of communication, the device supports 4G frequencies of all domestic operators, there are also no complaints about working with GPS and GLONASS navigation satellites.

You can complain about the lack of an infrared port and an NFC module, but for the middle price category, this is already nit-picking.

Video review Meizu M3 Max

Competitors, conclusion

Meizu M3 Max 64gb - turned out to be a smartphone, which can not be called otherwise than "one of many". In general, this is a phablet with fairly balanced characteristics, the obvious drawback of which can only be called a bad camera.

A quick review of competitors allows us to highlight such devices as the Zenfone Laser 2, ZTE Nubia Z11 Max, but the most attractive option seems to be the old Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro, which costs 3 thousand less, but boasts a more powerful processor, better cameras and a screen with a resolution 2K. However, the phablet from Lenovo has an unpleasant minus in the form of outdated Android 5.0 on board.

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Body materials: aluminum, 2.5D glass (front panel)
Operating system: Android 6.0, Flyme 5
Network: GSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSDPA, LTE (TD/FDD-LTE) (two nanoSIMs)
Screen: IPS LCD, diagonal 6", resolution 1920x1080, ppi 368, automatic backlight level adjustment, protective glass with 2.5D effect
Platform: MediaTek MT6755 (Helio P10)
Processor: octa-core, 64-bit, four cores 1.8 GHz (Cortex-A53) and four cores 1 GHz (Cortex-A53)
Graphics: Mali-T860
RAM: 3 GB (LPDDR3)
Storage Memory: 64 GB
Memory card slot: yes, microSD (combined with nanoSIM slot)
Main camera: 13 MP, f/2.2, 5 lenses, autofocus, dual LED flash, video is recorded in FullHD
Front camera: 5 MP without autofocus, f / 2.0, 4 lenses, video is recorded in 1080p
Interfaces: Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n) Dual-Band, Bluetooth 4.1 (LE), microUSB connector (USB 2.0, MHL, USB-OTG, USB-Host) for charge/sync, 3.5 mm for headset
Navigation: GPS (support A-GPS), Glonass
Optional: mTouch fingerprint scanner, accelerometer, light sensor, proximity sensor
Battery: 4100 mAh, fast charging support
Dimensions: 163.4 x 81.6 x 7.9 mm
Weight: 189 grams

As with the recent presentation of the Meizu M3e, the company's latest announcement leaves a strange aftertaste and one important question hanging in the air: who is this device for and why?

Here it only remains for me to repeat my thought from the first glance at the Meizu M3e - the company, until recently considered the manufacturer of one device a year, began to form a full-fledged model range, and therefore now it seems that Meizu is churning out one device after another. And they really stamp, but, for the most part, to occupy those niches in which they are not yet represented. The phablet niche is just that.

Xiaomi Mi Max with a screen 6.44”, Huawei Mate 8 (6”), Lenovo VIBE Z2 Pro (6”), an old man, but still. Each of these companies is a competitor to Meizu in the domestic market, namely, some Chinese brands are guided by it in the first place, and Meizu is one of them. Therefore, the appearance of the phablet was a matter of time, and now this moment has come.

Case design and materials

Everything is simple here - remember Meizu M3e and visually enlarge it, get M3 Max. The design, the shape of the body, the location of all elements, the implementation of plastic inserts for antenna wiring - in everything the new M3 Max is a copy of the M3e. The workmanship is good, you can’t call the device a budget one right off the bat, picking it up: there is an honest metal case, a minimum of plastic (two thin lines), neat processing, no squeaks, key play, and so on. In fact, the M3 Max, like the M3e, M3 Note, and M3s mini, belongs to Meizu's Meilan line of budget smartphones.

Compared with Meizu MX6

Compared to HTC Desire E9 Plus

Compared to Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

The M3 Max will be available in four colors: white, gold and pink with a white front panel, and gray with a black front panel.

Dimensions

The device can hardly be called compact, it uses a screen with a diagonal of 6 "", and dimensions are built around it. Yes, the thickness of the frames to the left and right of the display is small, but the body of the smartphone is still wide. Owners of large limbs will be able to use the device with one hand, the rest will have to get used to it or sometimes resort to the help of a second hand. The weight is within reason, I can not say that the M3 Max is too heavy.

Controls

In terms of basic controls, the Meizu M3 Max is no different from the M3e. The power and volume buttons are on the right, a tray for two nanoSIM cards (or a SIM card and a memory card) on the left, a microUSB connector, a microphone, a speaker grill and a 3.5 mm mini-jack on the bottom. Above - an additional microphone (noise canceling).

Under the screen is a mechanical mTouch key with a touch layer and a fingerprint scanner inscribed in it. The button is convenient and today it is already in all current Meizu smartphones, from M3s mini to MX6.

Screen

The device uses a screen with a diagonal of 6 "" and a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels based on an IPS-matrix. Display with maximum viewing angles, a good margin of brightness and close to natural color reproduction. In terms of juiciness and brightness, the picture does not reach the displays in the Meizu MX6 or Pro 6, but the screen is good for an inexpensive smartphone. There is an "eye protection" mode, in which the screen works in warm colors, as well as the ability to manually adjust the color temperature. The oleophobic coating is excellent, there are no complaints here.

platform, memory

The smartphone is built on the Helio P10 platform from MediaTek. It was also used in the M3 Note and M3e. This is not a top-end chip, but for FullHD resolution it is quite an acceptable option. Graphics Mali-T860. The smartphone has 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory. There is a slot for a microSD memory card, combined with a second slot for a nanoSIM card. I repeat the idea that I already voiced in relation to the M3e - I like that the company is gradually moving away from creating various modifications, 2/16 GB, 3/32 GB and so on. One version of each smartphone in terms of the amount of RAM and internal memory is the best option. Less confusion, a more transparent and understandable range for ordinary users. In the case of the Meizu M3 Max, this is 3/64 GB.

Camera

Both cameras, both the main one and the front one, have almost no changes in performance compared to the cameras in the M3 Note. Only the sensor has changed. Accordingly, the quality of the photo in the new M3 Max at a cursory acquaintance is about the same as it was in the M3 Note and M3e. I will not describe individual features, yet we have an inexpensive smartphone, just look at the photo examples and evaluate for yourself.

As with all other Meizu devices, there is a fully manual shooting mode (which is good), and the fact that the interface still cannot rotate to landscape orientation (which is bad).

Interfaces

The device has support for dual-band Wi-Fi and VoLTE technology. In 4G networks, the smartphone works in all common bands for Russia, except for Band 20. Bluetooth version 4.1 with support for the LE (Low Energy) profile.

Battery

The battery capacity in the M3 Max is 4100 mAh, which is the same as in the M3 Note. On the one hand, this is a good volume, on the other hand, the main competitor, Xiaomi Mi Max, has even more capacity, 4850 mAh. How the device will show itself in terms of operating time, I don’t know, we’ll wait for a review from Roman Belykh!

The device supports fast charging (MediaTek PumpExpress technology).

Conclusion

In China, Meizu M3 Max will cost 1,700 yuan. The cost for Russia has not yet been determined, approximately - 25,000-26,000 rubles, the start of sales is November.

Like the Meizu M3e, the new device was created primarily to expand the company's product range, Meizu aims to fill niches in which it has not been represented before, and for a company demonstrating stable growth in China, in its main market (as well as in Russia, India and other key but still insignificant markets) is a logical step. Another question is that Meizu fans and people familiar with the brand expect something completely different from him - another breakthrough, improvements in the sound part, movement towards better cameras (MX6 is only the first step towards positive changes here). A couple of years ago, it was customary to scold Meizu for inertia, supposedly the company produced a couple of devices a year and did not “itch” at all about those users for whom these models were not suitable, but they wanted something from Meizu. Now the situation is exactly the opposite: Meizu is expanding its lineup, there are budget smartphones in metal (M3s mini and M3 Note) and in glass (U10 and U20), there is a compact flagship (Pro 6) and a camera-focused device (MX6), there is a phablet (M3 Max) and a mid-range device (M3e), and as it turns out, for users, this is too much and confusing.

Obviously, for Meizu, the new M3 Max is a niche device, it will not be emphasized. Who might be interested in it? Fans of devices with large screens, in metal, with a capacious battery. If you need an up-to-date and relatively inexpensive phablet with a 6"" display, then the choice, as it turns out, is quite small: Xiaomi Mi Max, Meizu M3 Max, Asus Zenfone 2 Laser, Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Dual, Samsung Galaxy A9 and old smartphones or the same expensive flagships (Huawei Mate 8).

Meizu M3 Max is the largest smartphone ever released by the company. But in everything else, he copies.

The design as a whole pleases: a polished body, rounded corners and subtle lines of antennas. Meizu M3 Max is completely made of metal and looks like. The back panel is covered with 2.5D glass and equipped with plastic inserts for antennas. The thickness of the frames around the screen is small, but the phone is still wide, so it will be inconvenient to use it with one hand. On the right side are the power key and volume rocker, and on the left is a tray for two nanoSIM cards. At the bottom, there are speaker grilles, a microUSB port, a microphone, and a headphone jack. The smartphone is equipped with a second noise-canceling microphone located on top. The side buttons are not demarcated, so it can be difficult to find the right button at first. The smartphone is equipped with a control key with a fingerprint scanner, it is located under the display.

Dimensions Meizu M3 Max - 163.4 × 81.6 × 7.94 mm, weight - 189 grams. So, it is slightly larger and heavier than the 6-inch. Build quality, like most of its predecessors, is excellent.

You can buy Meizu M3 Max in four colors: white, gold, gray and pink.

Screen

The main focus of the novelty is on the screen. So, Meizu M3 Max received a 6-inch display with an IPS matrix and Full HD resolution (1920 × 1080 pixels). This phone is great for gaming and watching videos.

The phone's screen offers acceptable color gamut. The maximum brightness is 450 nits, the contrast ratio is approximately 1000:1. In terms of brightness, the smartphone is inferior to and, but this is a good screen for such an inexpensive smartphone. Pleasantly surprised and wide viewing angles, which maintain contrast and do not distort colors when viewed from the side.

cameras

Meizu M3 Max is equipped with rather mediocre 13 and 5 MP cameras.

The main one received f / 2.2 aperture and dual LED flash, which should provide more natural colors in low light conditions. The shooting modes available in the Meizu M3 Max are HDR, Macro, Panorama, GIF and Light Field. It should be noted that for 13 MP the image quality is disappointing. The owner of a smartphone will have to manually adjust the focus point, as autofocus leaves much to be desired. There are also pleasant moments - it's a good dynamic range, high-quality color reproduction, contrast and white balance.

The front camera received a resolution of 5 MP with f / 2.0 aperture. The quality of pictures in good lighting conditions is acceptable, the colors are reproduced accurately. But already indoors or in low light conditions, photos are obtained at random. And this is not surprising, given the price of the Meizu M3 Max.

In terms of video recording, the main camera can record videos in 1080p resolution. Shooting quality is good.

Communications

The smartphone supports dual-band Wi-Fi and has VoLTE technology and Bluetooth version 4.1 with the LE (Low Energy) profile. It also provides support for two SIM-cards, however, the slot for the second of them is combined. You can put either a memory card or a second SIM card in it.

Fast 24W charger plug and microUSB cable are included with the smartphone. no, but this is already a trend among Chinese companies.

Battery

Autonomy Meizu M3 Max is high. The battery capacity is 4100 mAh, or had the same amount.

The company claims that the smartphone can withstand up to 45 hours of battery life when using 3G networks, or even more. The device certainly has enough autonomy to comfortably use it for a full working day.

An unusual detail is that the phone supports the fast charging function (MediaTek PumpExpress).

Performance

Meizu M3 Max is equipped with a common, but very ordinary MediaTek Helio P10 octa-core processor (four Cortex-A53 cores running at 1.8 GHz and four more at 1 GHz). The GPU is rather inconspicuous - Mali-T860 MP2. But what pleases, the smartphone received 3 GB of RAM. In general, the performance of the smartphone is unsatisfactory, the system works with noticeable technical hitches.

Memory

Meizu M3 Max has 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of built-in memory. It is possible to expand it using a microSD card (up to 128 GB).

Price

The Meizu M3 Max can be purchased in China for 1,699 yuan, or about $245. In other official markets, the cost varies. The price of Meizu M3 Max in Russia starts from 14,000 rubles.

Equipment:

Smartphone

Charger

Instruction

Warranty card

Smartphone Warranty Meizu M3 Max- 1 year.

Meizu M3 Max review

On September 5, 2016, Meizu introduced its first M3 Max phablet. Fans of the company have long been waiting for such a step from Meizu and finally waited. Meizu M3 Max, like other smartphones of the Meilan family of the latest generation, is made in a case made of a monolithic piece of metal. The design of the novelty is traditional for Meizu devices released in 2016. It is also worth noting that Meizu releases its phablet in three colors: Gray (gray), Gold (gold) and Silver (silver). The smartphone will be available in autumn 2016.

Let's start our review with the display. On the front of the phablet is a 6-inch FullHD 1080P display, covered with high-quality tempered glass. The screen of the Meizu M3 Max is huge, but thanks to the high resolution, the pixels are not striking. Traditionally for Meizu, the smartphone screen has good viewing angles and sufficient maximum brightness to make the display readable in the sun. You won't find a better display in this price range. When compared to other displays, Meizu M3 Max will have a solid advantage not only in size, but also in the brightness range. In terms of performance, Meizu did not stint on good technical specifications for its first tablet phone. Meizu M3 Max is equipped with an eight-core MediaTek Helio P10 processor with a maximum core clock speed of 1.8 GHz, the GPU is Mali-T860. In the AnTuTu benchmark, the Meizu phablet scores around 50,000 points, which is considered a good result.

Mobile phone Meizu M3 Max has two versions of internal memory - 32 Gb and 64 Gb. RAM has a capacity of 3 Gb, which is currently the optimal value for any task. A MicroSD memory card, like a nano-format SIM card, is inserted into the same slot. By the way, both SIM cards are Nano format.

By purchasing Meizu M3 Max, you will receive not only a large multimedia smartphone, but also an excellent camera. In daylight, the Meizu M3 Max takes high-quality photos, the details of which are at their best, thanks to the 13-megapixel Sony IMX258 photomodule. As for the video, the Meizu M3 Max is able to record videos with good detail in the maximum FullHD resolution. Reviews about the photo capabilities of the Meizu M3 Max are more than good.

The smartphone runs on the Android operating system (androyd). Traditionally for Meizu, the Flyme branded shell is on the phablet. This firmware is stable, works smartly and is translated into Russian.

To feed the large display and powerful processor, the phablet has a 4100 mAh battery. Meizu M3 Max supports fast charging mCharge and is able to fully charge in just an hour and a half. By the way, the fast charging technology is supported by a standard bundled adapter.

Summing up the first tablet phone from Meizu, we can state with confidence that the phablet was a success. The tablet phone from Meizu is not only beautiful in appearance, but also in terms of technical characteristics, everything is in order. Meizu once again proves that a good smartphone can be cheap and this fact pleases. You can buy the original Meizu M3 Max in Moscow and not only in our online store. Our price for Meizu M3 Max will definitely please you!

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