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Unexpectedly for many, Meizu, which is going through hard times, has joined the struggle of powerful budget smartphones. Sales of smartphones from this company are falling even in their native Chinese market. It was necessary to release something interesting for little money so that the company could improve its position. And this was done when the state employee Meizu Note 9 was introduced, which has outstanding characteristics for its price.

The new device will compete with the sensational model Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro, because these devices are very similar to each other in terms of equipment and cost. As for the Note 9, it offers high performance, excellent battery life, a powerful camera and a beautiful design. The novelty from Meizu will be discussed in more detail in this review.

Specifications

Video review of Meizu Note 9:

Equipment

For several years, the type of packaging has not changed, it is still the same simple white box made of thick cardboard. On its surface there is only the name of the model and a description of some parameters. Inside, there are also no surprises. The user gets a slot access clip, a USB-C cable, an 18-watt AC adapter, and papers. On the case, the Chinese preferred to save money, it will have to be bought in addition.

Design and materials

In appearance, Meizu devices rarely have complaints. The manufacturer takes this important part of the smartphone seriously. For the most part, the devices look attractive and solid. Despite its affordability, Note 9 is also pleased with the cute design.

The metal side frame pairs well with the glass back, which is curved around the edges for better ergonomics. In front, a miniature screen cutout, called a droplet, immediately catches the eye. Even the guys from Meizu, known for their conservativeness, could not resist the trend for teardrop-shaped cutouts, they need to increase the attractiveness of their products.

They also tried to make the back panel fashionable, it has a bewitching iridescence when exposed to light. But it is incredibly slippery, so using it without a cover is difficult to call comfortable.

The color scheme is limited to black, blue and white options. A smartphone with a white back is suitable for clean people, since fingerprints are the least visible on it. The gadget weighs 170 grams, the proportions are 153.1 × 74.4 × 8.7 mm.

85 percent of the front panel is occupied by the screen, as the frames here are really thin. Side margins are generally difficult to see, the space below and above is also decently reduced. All this allows the smartphone to look modern.

The dual camera module is now on the left, with a flash below it. There is also an area for reading the fingerprint on the back, you don't have to look for it for a long time, since the finger immediately falls on this round area. A USB-C port is integrated into the bottom end, which is still surprising to see in a budget device. This is a great solution that has been asking for a long time. Next to the USB connector are a 3.5 mm input, a call speaker and a voice microphone. There is only a noise reduction hole on the top edge. The tray can be “charged” with only two nanoSIM cards, there is no way to put a memory card, which is a pity.

Screen

The display is equipped with a rich IPS matrix with a high resolution of 2240 × 1080 pixels, which gives a nice and clear picture. There are no complaints about this part of Meizu Note 9 at all.

The diagonal of 6.2 inches and the unusual aspect ratio of 18.7:9 allow you to comfortably use the device, while it fits a large amount of content. By the way, the cutout for the front camera in this state employee is made more accurately than in the competitor Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro, besides, it is smaller. The brand of the protected glass is a secret, but it has a high-quality oleophobic layer, so dirt is easily wiped off. In terms of viewing angles, contrast levels and brightness, the display does not disappoint.

Technical stuffing, performance and sound

The device got a very powerful hardware platform, which was introduced recently. The Snapdragon 675 processor, which has a process technology of 11 Nm, “hosts” here. The chipset includes 2 cores at 2 GHz and 6 cores at 1.7 GHz; an Adreno 612 module is provided for processing the graphics component. Thanks to this hardware, the device runs all games at high graphics settings, and the body heat will be very small. Gamers can only rejoice at such opportunities, especially for little money.

The manufacturer did not save on RAM either, 4 GB of LPDDR4x RAM is already built into the initial version, which is quite enough. The more expensive version of the Meizu Note 9 offers as much as 6 GB of LPDDDR4x RAM. In AnTuTu, the smartphone scores just a huge number of points for its price - 183,000. The technical parameters are certainly worthy of the most flattering words, but the novelty still has a lot of trumps up its sleeve. The absence of a cell for a memory card is more than compensated by a capacious drive of 64 or 128 GB.

NFC was not added to the standard list of wireless technologies Bluetooth 5.0, GPS and Wi-Fi with support for two frequencies. But it would be very sweet, because we have only a state employee in front of us. The usual moment for Meizu products is the lack of FM radio, someone will miss it. In all other respects, the model has everything you need, including a compass, Hall sensor and a gyroscope. The fingerprint scanner recognizes the fingerprint instantly and almost always the first time. There is also a face unlock feature.

The hero of the review has only one multimedia speaker, but it sounds very good. It is distinguished by high volume and good sound quality, there is even a hint of low frequencies. Largely thanks to the new processor, the sound in the headphones has become noticeably better than in its predecessor. By connecting high-quality headphones, you can please your ears with voluminous and loud sound with well-developed frequencies. Although the ninth “laptop” is still far from real music phones.

autonomy

Smartphones of the Note line and excellent autonomy are inextricably linked. The Chinese taught us this from the very first models. And the newcomer was no exception, it was equipped with a traditional 4000 mAh battery. Considering also the energy-efficient hardware, the phone will confidently last 1.5-2 days in medium load mode. And quickly replenish the battery life with the 18 W mCharge fast charging that comes with the kit.

Software

The device received last year's Flyme 7 shell as an interface, but based on the fresh Android 9. It remains only to wait for the global firmware version. However, as with all Meizu, here users are unlikely to wait for an update to the next version of Android, this is the company's policy. In this regard, the competitor from Xiaomi is definitely better.

The interface itself in Meizu is minimalistic and neat, it works very quickly. Nothing new has been added to the functionality. As before, there are 3 ways to control - gestures, classic Android buttons and the mBack soft key.

cameras

The developers tried to impress potential buyers with cool camera features, and they succeeded. For its modest price tag, the Note 9 offers an excellent main camera with two lenses, one of which has a 48 MP Samsung GM1 sensor with f / 1.7 aperture and PDAF autofocus. He is accompanied by a 5 megapixel module that performs the function of blurring the background in portrait mode.

Since the days of the M6 ​​Note, Meizu's state employees have learned to take great photos. And here you can clearly see progress in terms of image quality. There is a powerful flash with two LEDs of different colors. The camera, as is fashionable today, is endowed with artificial intelligence algorithms to automatically detect scenes. In the dark, the night mode with additional settings can help, do not forget about the wide aperture of the camera, which transmits more light. The maximum video resolution is Full HD at 30 fps.

Selfies won't be offended either, as there's a decent 20-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture. Here you can apply different effects and make your face prettier if you don't like it.

Conclusion

The smartphone is endowed with chic parameters that make it a worthy alternative to the hyped Redmi Note 7 Pro. Meizu Note 9 loses to him only because it does not have an infrared port. It is also not entirely clear whether the firmware will eventually be transferred to a new version of Android. If you love Meizu phones, then you will definitely like this smartphone with an excellent price-performance ratio. And now it costs $240 in China for a 4/64 configuration.

pros

High performance
big battery
USB Type C
fast charging
case design
great screen with thin bezels
48MP camera sensor
a lot of memory

Minuses

no microSD slot
the back is very slippery

This is how the brand positions its device. And although the smartphone is not a budget, but an average price category, in practice, the Meizu M6 Note turned out to be quite consistent with this slogan. For the money, it offers an excellent set of features. But when using it, small nuances were also revealed that you need to know if you have your eyes on this model.

Case and design

The smartphone comes in a box, in which, along with the device, two separate packages with a wire and a charger are enclosed, as well as a paper clip and instructions.

Meizu M6 Note came to our review in black, its cover is made of painted aluminum. In this color, the case easily collects stains from fingers and is difficult to rub off from them, but it is very pleasant to the touch.

A flash of four diodes was placed on the antenna line, different flashing effects of which can be set for calls. In addition, when you turn on the flashlight, when the smartphone is in a standard case, you get a nice backlight around the edge. Under the flash are two camera lenses.

The screen is covered with a protective glass with rounded edges. It was not possible to check how much it collects fingers, since Meizu branded glass was immediately pasted in the store.

The speaker and front camera are traditionally placed above the display, and below is the only button with a built-in fingerprint scanner.

At the top end of the smartphone there is only a microphone, and at the bottom there is a 3.5 mm jack, a microphone, Micro-USB and a music speaker. If you use the connectors carelessly, you can leave scratches near the headset and charging points, but in general, the smartphone is not one of those that easily collect scratches.

On the left edge - a slot for SIM-cards and memory cards, on the right - the volume buttons and the power button.

If you wish, you can find fault with the fact that the Meizu M6 Note is heavy and looks a little pale from the back. But to find fault or not is up to you.

Display

The screen here is 5.5-inch with Full HD resolution and a pixel density of 403 ppi. It is fully laminated, that is, without an air gap, so if you break the screen, you will have to change both the glass and the matrix. But thanks to this technology, the screen is more contrasting, conveys colors deeper.

The plus point is that, compared to the 5 Note, the screen is less bright and has a calmer color reproduction without going yellow. Colors are nice and balanced by default, but can be calibrated in your own way if you want to enhance the effect.

Viewing angles are not bad, only slightly reduced brightness at a large angle.

The overall brightness is sufficient for using a smartphone outdoors in bright light.

The display bezels on the sides are thin, you don’t notice them when using.

In general, the screen is beautiful without any "buts".

Hardware

Meizu M6 Note is powered by Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor, Adreno 506 graphics, 3GB RAM and 32GB storage with expandable memory through micro-SD cards.

In benchmarks, the device shows itself as a good average: in the Geekbench 4 multi-core test, the device scores 4272 points, in AnTuTu its result is 76799 points.

All tasks are performed quickly, without lags and freezes. Asphalt 8 runs on high settings. Although the promised 71% increase in graphics performance compared to the Note 5 is not very noticeable in practice, everything works fine. And in the Geekbench graphics test, the device scores 3163 points.

The only question about the speed and smoothness of operation arises if you leave a lot of windows open: clicking on links and scrolling pages starts to hang a little. Therefore, do not load the RAM, and you will be happy.

Wireless and mobile communications work flawlessly. The smooth reception of Wi-Fi is especially pleasing, in addition, in the settings there is a built-in test for its speed.

The speaker, although one, in the words of the owner of the device, "sounds embarrassing." With the help of the equalizer, the sound can be adjusted to suit you.

Battery

The manufacturer promises 10 hours of gameplay from a single charge. It was not possible to check whether the battery will last so much in the game mode, but with mixed active use, the device can withstand more than a day of work.

It is noticed that with one active SIM-card, the battery life increases significantly.

A full charge takes 90 minutes.

cameras

The smartphone in the latest fashion is equipped with a dual camera with Sony IMX362/Samsung 2L7 sensors, and both modules have a fairly wide aperture: 12 MP with ƒ/1.9 and 5 MP with ƒ/2.0.

A few more features - a flash of two warm and two cold LEDs, as well as really instant focus.

There is a manual mode, slow motion modes, panoramas and other standard settings.

The dual camera is here for bokeh, and as is the case with other smartphones with a similar feature, the blur is not always correct. Sometimes the blur is too strong, there are defects along the border of blur and focus. But I must say that the bokeh error can also be found in more expensive top-end devices.

In good outdoor lighting, excellent shots are obtained. In the dark and artificial lighting, the camera shoots with details, although it is a bit noisy.

As for video shooting, there is digital stabilization when recording Full HD video. But it is not available for 4K, so videos at maximum resolution are obtained with a slight rattle.

The 16 MP front camera takes good selfies, but it also makes a little noise in artificial lighting. If you use make-up effects, keep in mind that they tend to narrow and blur the face too much.

A big plus is that the front camera can record Full HD video.

In general, I liked the quality of shooting on both cameras.

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The smartphone runs on Android 7.1 with Flyme shell sauce, which uses the One Mind artificial intelligence system. It adapts to the user's lifestyle, his sleep and wakefulness, as well as habits, and speeds up the opening of applications that are used most often.

I like that you can open two windows on the screen at once, and also that with a long press on the icon on the top curtain, you go to the corresponding settings section. And the presence of a basket from which you can recover accidentally deleted files.

A handy option is customizable gestures in the Quick Wake section. You can set a symbol, drawing which on the switched off display will launch any application. But the most practical is the ability to switch tracks by swiping across the display without activating the screen.

Of the usefulness of the shell, it is worth noting password protection - entering passwords only from the Flyme keyboard to avoid data leakage. As well as secure payments - protection against screen overlays, interception of messages confirming transactions and other malicious processes.

Full Specs

Alternatives

Based on the presence of a dual camera, alternative models are Huawei Mate 10 Lite, or Xiaomi Mi5S Plus, which are sold in a 4 GB / 64 GB configuration for the same money.

LeEco Cool1 without specifying the characteristics and functions of the second module, with video shooting up to 2160p 30 fps, as well as a narrower aperture and lower resolution of the front camera. And with wide frames around the screen, but consider it half the price and with excellent quality of shooting in the dark.

Huawei Mate 10 Lite 5.9-inch, with a resolution of 2160x1080 pixels, a 16MP + 2MP dual main camera and a 13MP + 2MP dual front camera, but a 3340 mAh battery.

Xiaomi Mi A1 has both main camera modules of 12 megapixels, however, the aperture is ƒ / 2.2 and the battery is a thousand mAh less than that of our ward.

Xiaomi Mi5S Plus has a main camera of 13 MP + 13 MP, and is powered by Snapdragon 821 in the company with Adreno 530, but is also inferior in battery capacity.

Among models without dual cameras, the Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) with an AMOLED display and one, but even faster camera, lives in the same price range. However, it has lower resolution and video frame rate, processor frequency and battery capacity.

Another option is the "shovel" Xiaomi Mi Max 2 with a 6.44-inch display, 4 GB of RAM, 5300 mAh, but a less interesting camera.

And finally, the iPhone SE 16GB, which does not require much introduction.

Advantages and disadvantages

• moderately bright and saturated display;
• dual camera with very fast focus;
• fast response and well-coordinated work in most scenarios;
• good level of autonomy;
• convenient software with Flyme chips.

Conclusion

Meizu M6 Note has collected a balanced set of features, among which the display, the main camera, autonomy and software are the most pleasing. Appearance remains a subjective criterion - someone will like the back of the device, someone will not. It cannot be said that this is the best of the best offers, but in general this model can be recommended as the golden mean of what is on the market up to 17k rubles.

The previous generations of the Note line were scolded mainly for the 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 is the first smartphone in the lineup 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 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 it did not receive a Type-C connector on the bottom edge, although the 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 by a speaker, a 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.

The standard IPS matrix, of course, loses to more advanced 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 has been Meizu's weak point for a long time, for many buyers this has become 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 of RAM, the smartphone earns well-deserved scores in benchmarks. It also excels 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 highest 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 background blur, 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.

The battery supports 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

The M6 ​​Note's connectivity list 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.

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 the main competitor - Xiaomi. The main feature of the Meizu M6 Note was the processor from Qualcomm. This is not the debut smartphone of the company on the Snapdragon chip. In early 2015, Meizu introduced one of the versions of the M1 Note, which received the Snapdragon 615. After that, the manufacturer used only MediaTek processors in its products, which many users did not really like.

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 answered - 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 / the lowest price on AliExpress)

"On paper" the novelty looks really interesting and promising. But will the smartphone be able to meet all expectations, become a worthy competitor for the Xiaomi Redmi Note line, and will the company help 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 each feature of the smartphone, take a look at the price, and also tell you 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 delivered. 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 unusual. The equipment does not stand out either. In addition to the device itself, we see a small envelope that contains various documentation. A classic for the manufacturer tool for extracting the SIM card slot is fixed on top. The power adapter that supports fast charging technology, as well as the microUSB cable, are neatly laid out in their places.

Appearance

Meizu M6 Note is unlikely to surprise users who are already familiar with. Have you held Meizu M3 Note or M5 Note in your hands? That's about the same style turned out and M6 Note. From the front, smartphones are completely indistinguishable. But already the back side distinguishes the M6 ​​Note from 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 frills - it's just one of which we see several pieces annually.

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

Presented Meizu M6 Note in four colors. There are classic gold and silver color options, as well as black and blue colors. The latter are still not very common, so the guest of our review is dressed in silver. Meizu M6 Note is not the most compact smartphone. It has fairly thick bezels around the screen, making it quite wide and tall. It can hardly be called ultra-thin - after all, 8.35 mm looks weighty. The same thinner by about a millimeter. Although, let's pay tribute, the latter has a thinner battery.

The smartphone has a classic arrangement of elements. In front we have a large display, under which the branded “Home” button has settled, 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 a speaker, a front camera and a set of sensors. Let's run through the ends. Below is the main speaker grill, microUSB connector, 3.5 mm headphone port and microphone hole. An additional microphone hole is located on the upper end.

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

The design of the Meizu M6 Note, which looked at our review, is not surprising, but it does not drive into a stupor either. The main points were taken over from their predecessors, the back side underwent some modernization, which received replenishment in the form of another module and a flash with a modified shape. Considering the price for which you can buy 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

There is nothing special to tell you. The hero of our review in the face of Meizu M6 Note, like the design, the screen was borrowed from its predecessors. We have a standard one of 5.5 inches, the resolution of which is 1920x1080 pixels (FullHD). As a result, we get 401PPI - it will be possible to distinguish between individual points if you only look closely at the screen, bringing it close to your eyes. The screen of the Meizu M6 Note, as well as the entire front part, is covered with 2.5D glass. It is difficult to say how reliable it is, almost nothing is known about its origin. However, no noticeable scratches appeared on the Meizu M6 Note during the review.

There is an oleophobic coating - it can be characterized by an average level. They saw better, but those smartphones cost more money. The screen has good viewing angles, again, an average saturation picture and a sufficient margin of brightness to comfortably use a 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 like 70% of the total surface.

What is the result on the screen? He's not perfect, but not bad either. Something in between, which, in fact, is shown by 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

Let's go to the sweetest. As no resource has already noted, 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. The 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, showing a clock speed of up to 2 GHz. What differs from MediaTek's main competitors is the more modern technical process - 14 nm. Thanks to this, the smartphone is not only fast enough, but also has full order with autonomy.

The Snapdragon 625 is, in fact, very 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 not unreasonably because he is preferred by 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 lag, 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 of RAM.

Now let's talk about memory. Meizu M6 Note can be bought in a version of 3 or 4 GB of RAM. For most users, 3 gigs of “RAM” is enough for all tasks, so do not rush to overpay. You can also choose the size of the drive: here are the 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 up to 128 GB instead of one SIM card. In general, there should be no problems with memory.

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

Interfaces, sound and navigation

Meizu M6 Note, as already noted, is equipped with a hybrid tray for two SIM cards. Both SIMs must be nano format. The smartphone works in all known networks, including 4G LTE. It is worth noting 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 remains 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 available for navigation are GPS and GLONASS. Thanks to a fairly fast 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, unmistakably - 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, fairly clean, and of good quality.

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

operating system

Meizu M6 Note "out of the box" has an 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. Fonts that are not brought to 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 of Flyme, the smartphone works fine. The interface is smooth, and we did not have a chance to see lags, despite diligent attempts. As they say, there are no comrades for the taste and color, but the Meizu shell looks, you see, much more interesting than many smartphones from its countrymen. Flyme is simple and clear, quite beautiful and functional. We hope for a quick release of a normal firmware for Meizu M6 Note in order to enjoy its work to the fullest.

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

cameras

Fascinated by the processor from Qualcomm, we almost forgot that the novelty 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 the cameras, praising it as one of the best camera phones in the mid-budget segment. On paper, the camera specs of the Meizu M6 Note really look good. We also note that this is the manufacturer's first smartphone in the middle segment with a dual camera.

Now, actually, about the sensors. On the back side we have a pair of 12 and 5 megapixel sensors. The first sensor is presented by the company - IMX362. A good module, seasoned with an aperture of f / 1.9. 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 a bokeh effect. The main camera, forgetting about the additional sensor, in principle, takes good pictures for its price. Not to say “Ah!”, But quite suitable photographs are obtained. It is clear that better shots come out during the day or in normal lighting conditions. At night, our guest's camera is frankly rather weak. Although there is a 4-LED flash located above the eye of the main camera.

The presence of an additional camera in the Meizu M6 Note does not fully justify itself. It blurs the background, of course, better than the camera of the same or, but still does it somehow not very well. The background turns out to be smeared unevenly, and the edges of the object on which the camera is focused are often smeared. In general, while Meizu with dual cameras, things are not very good. 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 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 with a maximum resolution of FullHD.

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

autonomy

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

Another characteristic that can be written down as a virtue of the Meizu M6 Note.

Meizu M6 Note: where to buy, price, analogues

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 version (4 + 64 GB) the manufacturer asks for all 25,000 rubles. Much more profitable Meizu M6 Note can be bought in Chinese online stores, where smartphones are available now.

The main competitor of Meizu M6 Note will be Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, despite the fact that there is also a fresh Mi 5X. In terms of characteristics, 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

Of course, the new Meizu smartphone turned out to be worthy. Of course, it’s too early to talk about a breakthrough, but there are inclinations. The characteristics of the Meizu M6 Note make a truly middle-class smartphone out of the model, and the relatively low price, which, moreover, will only go down over time, makes it an ideal solution for the average user. More than 200,000 smartphones sold are already talking about something.

Is it worth chasing a smartphone for Snapdragon 625? To be honest, in everyday tasks (Internet surfing, instant messengers, calls, casual games, and so on), you are unlikely to find a difference between the Meizu M5 Note (MediaTek Helio P10) and M6 Note. But the latter feels more confident in demanding games thanks to a faster processor. In addition, Snapdragon 625 is built on a more modern technical process, which gives us extra minutes of battery life. In general, if you do not depend on the latest resource-intensive games, and more frequent charging does not bother you, then there is not much point in buying an M6 Note. Moreover, now you can buy Meizu M5 Note much cheaper.

Summing up under the Meizu M6 Note review, it is worth leaving a personal review. In general, the smartphone pleased. Not directly “wow”, but one of the few Meizu devices in recent times, which is really difficult to scold. Meizu M6 Note is a good working device, which now has everything for this title. Another thing is that the smartphone is still expensive and there is no normal firmware for the M6 ​​Note yet. In a month or two, when the manufacturer releases an update, and the price drops a little, the device may well break into the top sales.

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