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Review of the Meizu M6 Note smartphone: is this the company’s breakthrough? Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device

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

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

The back cover has changed. A two-tone LED flash, which consists of four LEDs, was built into the antenna separator above the main camera. The main chamber protrudes above the surface by a fraction of a millimeter, while the additional one, on the contrary, is recessed. Otherwise, it's still the same Meizu. The Type-C connector never appeared; the good old MicroUSB is used for charging and synchronization.

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

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

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

Screen

The diagonal IPS display is 5.5 inches, Full HD resolution. The maximum screen brightness of the test sample was only 193 cd/m², the minimum was 1 cd/m², the measured contrast was 1 in 697. Color accuracy was at a good level; an oleophobic coating was applied to the glass.

We hope that the M6 Note that goes on sale will have brighter screens (at least not worse than those of ) - otherwise, a maximum brightness of less than 300 cd/m² should be considered a critical “minus”, because the smartphone will be inconvenient to use in bright sun.

Hardware platform

The prayers of many Meizu smartphone users were heard and in the M6 Note we see Qualcomm Snapdragon 625. Yes, this is not the most productive chip, but it has good value performance/battery life.

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

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

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

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

operating system

The device was released on Android 7.1.2 Nougat, but it is heavily camouflaged with the proprietary Flyme 6 shell. The test device has Flyme 6.0G firmware installed. The letter G means that this is an international firmware, in which Google services will be immediately pre-installed.

The interface works quickly and smoothly. The Flyme 6 shell looks stylish and is not overloaded with unnecessary functions.

Cameras

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

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

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

HDR mode tends to produce highly oversaturated images. Some people might like it, but from our point of view it looks like someone doesn't know how to use a photo editor.

Portrait mode often requires you to manually specify the focus point; automatic detection often does not work accurately. In terms of quality, the main problem is the rough processing of the contours of objects in the foreground.

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

Examples of video recording in 4K and Full HD.

Autonomy

The capacity of the built-in battery is 4000 mAh, which, when paired with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor, allows the least active user to forget where the charger is for a day or two. If you like to play games and watch videos at maximum brightness, then you will need to try to discharge your phone in a day. Due to the fact that our sample had a maximum brightness of only 193 cd/m², the PCMark Work 2.0 battery life test ran at 100% brightness.

Previous generations of the Note line were criticized mainly for budget chipsets from MediaTek, while in other respects - build, camera, screen, software - these were excellent mid-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 modifications, the youngest will cost customers $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;
communication: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, 4.2, A2DP, LE, A-GPS, GLONASS;
battery: 4000 mAh;
dimensions: 154.6 x 75.2 x 8.4 mm;
weight:173 g.

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

Equipment and appearance

When unpacking the M6 Note, the user may get the impression that he mistakenly purchased 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 minimum set of everything you need: a microUSB cable, a charging unit, the device itself and documentation.

If you don't 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 came off the copy machine's belt. It differs from its predecessor only in small details, which are quite difficult to notice at first glance. The dual camera at the rear brings more clarity - an attribute previously unseen among Meizu’s budget phones.

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 characteristics of every new smartphone. Secondly, the corners of the device have become a little more rounded, making it fit even better in the hand. The metal body of the M6 Note comes in four color options: black, blue, silver and gold.

Traditionally, under the 5.5-inch display of the gadget there is a multifunction 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 recess on the right there are keys for activating the screen and adjusting the volume.

On the left is a hybrid slot for SIM cards.

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

Finally, the back cover. The dual camera lenses have different sizes and are located vertically. Above them you can easily notice a plastic antenna insert with a built-in LED flash in the middle.

In general, the designers of the M6 Note were not looking for new ways; in the new model we saw a slightly adapted, but still the same Meizu. Lack of imagination can hardly be considered a disadvantage, since this format has already been liked by millions of users around the world. And after several days of use, the new product leaves only pleasant impressions.

Screen

M6 Note received a 5.5-inch IGZO display with FullHD resolution. Thanks to the high pixel density (403 units per inch), the image on the screen looks seamless, making it almost impossible to notice the pixel grid with the naked eye. The maximum display brightness threshold 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 may notice in comparison that the M6 Note looks rather dull and ordinary. However, the viewing angles and screen brightness are quite enough to perform basic tasks. A smartphone for $155 does not pretend to be more.

Performance

Previous models in the line were often praised until it came to the processor. Mediatek has long remained Meizu's weak point; for many buyers, this has become a serious reason to change their choice in favor of a similar solution from Xiaomi. Finally, changes have caught up with fans of the brand. The 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 points in benchmarks. It also performed excellently in everyday use. Only slight slowdowns when switching the camera to 4K resolution make it clear that the firmware is imperfect. Gamers will be pleasantly surprised that the M6 Note can offer the proper 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 photo sensor has a resolution of 12 megapixels, the auxiliary OV is 5 megapixels. Both lenses have an f/1.9 aperture. The camera can also shoot colorful 4K videos. True, in early version firmware, slight freezes are observed when recording video in the highest resolution. We can only hope that the manufacturer will correct all the shortcomings in the future.

Compared to its predecessor, the M6 Note has taken several big steps forward. The main camera received new software for working with background blur, autofocus and portrait mode. Daylight photos come out quite high quality, with accurate colors and all the fine details captured. Photos at night also look acceptable. Finally, the significant distortion that plagued shooting with the M5 Note has gone away.

The front 16-megapixel camera has an f/2.0 aperture lens. Selfies come out of quite high quality; the device has a variety of facial enhancement algorithms and other useful options.

Speaker, sound quality

A smartphone should hardly be used to listen to music through a multimedia speaker. It has a decent volume reserve, but the audio track itself seems too “flat” due to the lack of noticeable bass. We recommend that audiophiles use a third-party high-quality headset.

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

Battery

The device definitely cannot be called a thin smartphone, all because of the built-in 4000 mAh battery. This supply is quite enough for all everyday needs. The M6 Note can last up to two days on a single charge in normal use.

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 list of communication capabilities of the M6 Note consists of dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS and LTE support. The device works great in Russian latitudes; no connection interruptions were noticed during the test.

Some will complain about the lack of NFC or infrared. You can do without the first for now, but the second is not very popular based on the similar experience of Xiaomi.

Video review of Meizu M6 Note

Competitors, conclusion

Change of processor line;
Dual camera;
Autonomy;
Convenient 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 transition to Snapdragon and a dual camera make the device a worthy rival to its competitors. The same recognizable budget employee from Meizu has finally lost most of its negative aspects. The only drawback so far remains the manufacturer’s refusal to switch to Type-C connectors.

We bring to your attention a review of the Meizu M6 Note smartphone. 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 with previous models from this manufacturer, the “six” looks noticeably better.

Or rather, the design and form factor are traditional, like all Meizu. The M6 Note can only be distinguished visually by its dual main camera. The color scheme offers devices in gold, blue, gray and classic black – Black. If the user wants to diversify the colors, you can try.

The smartphone display is securely covered with durable 2.5D glass with an oleophobic coating. Despite its rather large dimensions - 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.
Original MEIZU M5S smartphone on AliExpress.

In general, Meizu M6 Note looks quite stylish and in the modern trend. M6 became the first in the line of Meizu smartphones with dual digital camera, providing an improved selfie.

The elongated body allows you to comfortably read texts and watch movies in a wide format. The audio system provides loud and clear sound, intelligible speech.

Features and technical specifications of Meizu M6 Note

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 fairly modern device.

Versions with RAM/internal memory 3/16GB, 4/32GB 6/64GB are available.
2nd Nano SIM cards.
5.5-inch IPS IGZO display. Full HD resolution.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset.
Main camera 12MP+5MP. Autofocus Portrait mode.
Front camera 16MP.

The smartphone is equipped with a fingerprint scanner (up to 5 simultaneously). Navigation systems GPS, GLONASS, digital compass available.

Accumulator battery increased capacity 4000 mAh with support for accelerated turbo charging.

The weight of the device is about 175 grams.

The new Meizu M6 runs on the Android 7.1 Nougat OS platform and is controlled by the Flyme 6 shell, uniquely developed by the manufacturer. What does this give? The gadget has an improved, more convenient gesture control system.

Multiple design styles supported user interface. Built-in cyber protection system and antivirus. Saving system custom settings and personal data with disaster recovery capabilities. Phone call recording function.

The Flyme 6 shell supports animation, which greatly enlivens the interface.

A photo camera with a dual 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 NFC function, which is gaining popularity in our country. The device cannot be used as an alternative bank card for payments in stores. At this price, the user fully expects to receive a smartphone with payment terminal functions. However, many people have this same problem.

Another drawback is that the expected modern USB-C interface is missing. The advantage is that it comes with a legacy USB cable.

The high-capacity battery reliably provides two days of active use of the device without recharging. It is quite possible to take it for a weekend out of town. The battery is fully charged in approximately 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 superior to anything you can buy at this price. At least this is evidenced by numerous user reviews. In particular, a lot is written and discussed about the Meizu M6 Note 4 on the authoritative forum w3bsit3-dns.com.

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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 compete with its main competitor, Xiaomi. Main feature Meizu M6 Note has a processor from Qualcomm. This is not the company's debut smartphone based on the Snapdragon chip. At the beginning of 2015, Meizu introduced one of the versions of the M1 Note, which received a Snapdragon 615. After which the manufacturer used exclusively processors from MediaTek 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 faster hardware to a stylish design. Finally, the prayers were heard - the M6 Note was equipped with the rather popular Snapdragon 625 chip, which belongs to the middle class. But it’s not the processor alone that the smartphone is going to surprise us with. Meizu M6 Note became the company's second device (after the recent flagship) to receive a dual main camera.

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

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

Meizu M6 Note: characteristics

Contents of delivery

The manufacturer did not change the design of the box in which the smartphone is supplied. We get a classic white box with only the brand logo and model name. This kind of packaging is used for every budget/mid-class Meizu smartphone. In general, nothing unusual. The equipment does not stand out either. In addition to the device itself, we see a small envelope containing various documentation. The manufacturer's classic tool for removing the SIM card slot is attached to the top. The power adapter, which supports fast charging technology, as well as the microUSB cable are neatly placed 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? The M6 Note turned out to be about the same style. From the front, the smartphones are completely indistinguishable. But the back side somewhat sets the M6 Note apart from its predecessors. Firstly, the dual camera catches your 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 sophistication - it’s just one of the ones we see several times a year.

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

Meizu M6 Note presented in four color solutions. There are classic options in gold and silver, and black and blue colors are also announced. The latter are not yet widespread, so the guest of our review is dressed in silver. Meizu M6 Note is not the best compact smartphone. It has fairly thick bezels around the screen, making it look quite wide and tall. It can hardly be called ultra-thin - after all, 8.35 mm looks weighty. The same one is thinner by about a millimeter. Although, to be fair, the latter also has a thinner battery.

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

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

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

Screen

There is nothing special to tell you. The hero of our review in the person of Meizu M6 Note, like the design, borrowed the screen from its predecessors. We have a standard 5.5-inch one, the resolution of which is 1920x1080 pixels (FullHD). As a result, we get 401PPI - you can distinguish individual points only if you 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, during the review, no noticeable scratches appeared on the Meizu M6 Note.

There is an oleophobic coating - it can be characterized as medium. We've seen better ones, but those smartphones also cost more money. The screen has good viewing angles, again, an average image saturation and sufficient brightness to comfortably use the smartphone outdoors. 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 ends up on the screen? He's not perfect, but he's not bad either. Something in between, which, in fact, is shown by many others. Considering the price of the Meizu M6 Note, the screen shows quite good results. Although in this segment, in order to find something worse, you have to try.

Performance

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

Let's go to the sweetest part. 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. Snapdragon 625 was introduced in the second half of 2016. The processor is positioned as a solution for mid-class smartphones. Built on 8 Cortex-A53 cores, demonstrating a clock speed of up to 2 GHz. What makes MediaTek different from its main competitors is its more modern technical process – 14 nm. Thanks to this, the smartphone is not only fast enough, but its autonomy is also in perfect order.

Snapdragon 625 is, in fact, extremely popular among smartphone manufacturers. It is installed in the famous Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, and the huge and stylish Nubia Z11 Mini also received it. And it is not unreasonable that companies prefer him. 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 you may notice stuttering at maximum graphics settings, so we advise hardcore gamers to choose something more serious. Here, take a closer look at the options on.

For its characteristics in the AnTuTu synthetic test, the 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 purchased in a version with 3 or 4 GB of RAM. For most users, 3 gigs of RAM will be enough for all tasks, so don’t rush to overpay. You can also choose the storage capacity: here is the minimum 16 GB, and 32 GB, which looks 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, based on the characteristics of the Meizu M6 Note, we have one of the company’s (if not the best) smartphones in recent years. Yes, the manufacturer has made some good devices on processors from MediaTek, but on Snapdragon, you must admit, everything looks much better. The smartphone has no problems with performance for its price, and the energy efficiency of the chipset is also encouraging.

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 on 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 modern smartphone looks a little left out.

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

Meizu M6 Note received a proprietary mTouch button, which is also a fingerprint scanner. It works quickly, one might say, flawlessly - 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 is loud, quite clean and of high quality.

Meizu M6 Note received everything necessary for comfortable work, but at the same time, the smartphone would have been noticeably decorated with NFC and a USB-C connector, which, by the way, is equipped with.

operating system

Meizu M6 Note “out of the box” has an operating system Android system 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 are reviewing, is global, but only the Alpha version, so there are some shortcomings. Fonts that are not perfect are striking; in addition, a number of functions refuse to work or function incorrectly. In the near future, Meizu should release stable firmware for the M6 Note, which will bring fixes.

Even on the Alpha version of Flyme, the smartphone works perfectly. The interface is smooth, and we never encountered any lags, despite our diligent attempts. As they say, there are no comrades according to taste and color, but the shell from Meizu looks, you see, much more interesting than that of many smartphones from its fellow countrymen. Flyme is simple and clear, quite beautiful and functional. We hope for the speedy release of normal firmware for the Meizu M6 Note in order to enjoy its work to the fullest.

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

Cameras

Captivated by the Qualcomm processor, we almost forgot that the new product has another rather eye-catching feature - a dual main camera. At the presentation of the smartphone, by the way, company representatives paid special attention to the cameras, praising it as one of the best camera phones in the mid-budget segment. “On paper,” the Meizu M6 Note’s camera specs really look good. We also note that this is the manufacturer’s first smartphone in the mid-segment with a dual camera.

Now, actually, about the sensors. On the back we have a pair of 12 and 5 megapixel sensors. The first sensor was presented by the company – IMX362. A good module, seasoned with an f/1.9 aperture. The second sensor is 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, generally takes good pictures for its price. Not exactly “Ah!”, but the photographs we get are quite good. It’s 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 main camera eye.

Availability additional camera The Meizu M6 Note does not fully justify itself. It blurs the background, of course, better than a camera of the same or , but it still doesn’t do it very well. The background is blurred unevenly, and the edges of the object on which the camera is focused are often blurred. In general, things are not going well for Meizu with dual cameras. However, there is hope that the jambs will be fixed with subsequent firmware updates.

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

Front camera 16 megapixels with f/2.0 aperture. Not bad if you are not one of the overly demanding users. During the day you get good selfies, at night the situation is, of course, much worse. The front camera can record video with a maximum resolution of FullHD.

Generally speaking, the Meizu M6 Note has decent cameras for its price, which probably won’t surprise you, but will definitely please you. We can only rely on the manufacturer, who simply must release fixes for the additional sensor.

Autonomy

Meizu M6 Note is equipped with a serious 4000 mAh battery. Coupled with an efficient chip, the smartphone can go without recharging for 1.5-2 days. What we can say for sure is that it will last you all day, even with intensive use. The ability to quickly charge a smartphone is declared, which allows you to fill the battery from 0 to 100% in about 2 hours.

Another characteristic that can be recorded as an advantage of the Meizu M6 Note.

Meizu M6 Note: where to buy, price, analogues

Meizu M6 Note is about to appear in Russia, but the price is already known. The younger version (3+16 GB) will cost almost 17,000 rubles, for the middle version (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. You can buy a much more profitable Meizu M6 Note in Chinese online stores, where smartphones are available now.

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

Meizu M6 Note: verdict and review

Undoubtedly, new smartphone Meizu turned out to be decent. Of course, it’s too early to talk about a breakthrough, but the makings are there. The characteristics of the Meizu M6 Note make the model a truly middle-class smartphone, and the relatively low price, which, moreover, will only decrease over time, turns it into perfect solution for the average user. More than 200,000 smartphones sold are already saying something.

Is it worth pursuing a smartphone for the Snapdragon 625? To be honest, in everyday tasks (Internet surfing, instant messengers, calls, casual games, etc.) 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, the Snapdragon 625 is built on a more modern technical process, which gives us additional minutes of battery life. In general, if you don’t depend on the latest resource-intensive games, and more frequent charging doesn’t bother you, then there’s not much point in buying an M6 Note. Moreover, now you can buy Meizu M5 Note significantly cheaper.

To summarize the Meizu M6 Note review, it’s worth leaving a personal review. Overall, I was pleased with the smartphone. Not exactly “wow”, but one of the few Meizu devices recently that is really hard to criticize. Meizu M6 Note is a good working device, which now has everything for this title. Another thing is that the smartphone is still a bit expensive and there is no normal firmware on the M6 Note yet. In a month or two, when the manufacturer releases an update and the price drops slightly, the device may well break into the top sales.

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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 have no experience with smartphones can operate it.

Equipment

The Meizu M6 Note smartphone 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
Card slot clip

Design

Considering the Meizu M6 Note smartphone, let's start the review with appearance. It attracts attention with its 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 body and are almost invisible against the general background.

The case is assembled with high quality, it is comfortable to hold the phone in your hand, regardless of big size. This is facilitated by beveled side edges and chamfers at the transition from back cover to the ends. They form a kind of frame that makes it easy to hold the smartphone with your fingers. The chamfers on the front side are polished.

On the back panel 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 it from accidental mechanical damage. The top one extends slightly beyond the plane of the lid. The LED flash, consisting of four two-tone elements, is installed above the antenna, which is typical of the latest Meizu models.

Most of the front surface area is occupied by the display. Below it is a touch-mechanical button mTouch 2.1, which perceives presses and light touches. It combines the functions “Menu”, “Back”, and a fingerprint scanner.

Above the screen is a peephole camera for selfies. 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 there are proximity and light sensors, an event indicator, and a speaker.

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

Screen

The screen of the Meizu smartphone version M6 Note (M721h) has the following characteristics:

The smartphone has a standard 16:9 screen aspect ratio, which still has a lot of fans. The glass is scratch-resistant and has a high-quality oleophobic and anti-reflective coating. Traces on it are almost invisible; your finger glides easily across the screen. At the bottom of the screen there 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 stated to be 450 cd/m², although in practice it turns out to be 380 cd/m². Contrast ratio is 850:1 with an official value of 1000:1.

Angles Meizu review M6 Note maximum. The image is almost not distorted when viewed at an angle.

Performance

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

The Meizu M6 Note smartphone is the company's first model, not counting the M1, designed for the Chinese market, with a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset. Its performance and energy efficiency are higher than those of the brand's previous models. In AnTuTu tests, the smartphone scores 64 thousand 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 tags fit on the curtain. You can remove some of them or replace them with others. At the top right of the screen there is a quick settings button.

You can work in a balanced mode, in some cases switching to the most productive one. Copes with all everyday tasks and 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, and gestures. The smartphone smoothly switches between applications after exiting background mode they don't restart. Store Google Play No. Required applications you can download from the Meizu store.

Cameras

The Meizu M6 Note smartphone is equipped with a dual main camera. It allows you to lightly blur the background, and both are sharpened at the same time. Sony sensor IMX362. One of them has an aperture of f/1.9, phase focus Dual PD (0.03 s), 6 lenses, pixel size 1.4 microns. The other is 5 megapixels, 5 lenses. Both sensors are color, unlike the Meizu M6 version of the Note PRO 7. One is 12 MP, the other is monochrome, 5 MP.

Such characteristics allow you to take high-quality images with high detail in bright sunlight. The bokeh effect in portrait mode looks natural. In low light, the quality of the images decreases, but remains acceptable. You can shoot video in 4k, FullHD modes.

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

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

Connection

The Meizu M6 Note smartphone operates on 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 and determines location accurately. There is support for OTG, USB-HOST for connecting to a laptop and other devices, working as input and output.

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