Stylish and functional mid-range smartphone is the Meizu M2 Note. Reviews about this amazing device, its hardware stuffing and the nuances of the software component will be discussed in detail in the future.
Who is this gadget for?
With a small purchase budget and high requirements for the filling of the device, the Meizu M2 Note 16Gb smartphone can be an excellent solution in this situation. Reviews also highlight the stylish design of this device, which has much in common with the latest generation of "apple" solutions, but its cost is much lower. At the same time, this device has no obvious shortcomings, and its capabilities are almost completely consistent with the iPhone 6. Perhaps the optimization of the operating system in the latter is better. And the camera is definitely better. But, on the other hand, this is not so important for most users. Therefore, this gadget can rightfully be considered an “economical” copy of the iPhone 6, which practically does not lose to it in anything.
And what comes immediately in the kit?
This gadget has a very modest package, which includes:
- Smartphone withbuilt-in non-removable battery.
- Charging adapter.
- Branded interface cord.
- Quick user manual for the device.
- Warranty card.
Definitely missing from this list is an external speaker system. But this approach is fully justified. Everyone buys exactly those headphones that are best suited for him: either in terms of sound quality, or in terms of cost. Also, without a protective case and front film, it will be difficult for the owner to maintain the original state of the smartphone. They are not included in the package. Another important accessory that is not included in the package is a memory card for Meizu M2 Note 16 GB. The reviews clearly point to a rather small capacity of the built-in drive, and without this accessory it will be quite difficult to fully unleash the potential of this device.
Design
In terms of design, this smartphone is very similar to the iPhone 6 or 6s. Most of the front panel area is occupied by a display with a diagonal, like the iPhone 6s plus - 5 and a half inches. Above it is a speaker, a small eye of the front camera and a number of sensors. At the bottom, unlike most Android devices, there is only one mechanical button (another common feature with Apple gadgets). Outwardly, it looks more like a mechanical button in the Galaxy S6 from Samsung, but according to the principle of operation, it completely corresponds to smartphones that work underiOS control. The remaining mechanical buttons are grouped on the left side of the smartphone. Here are the volume controls and the power button. On the top side of the device is a standard wired audio port and a microphone that provides suppression of external noise during a call. At the bottom there is a spoken microphone, micro-USB and a loud speaker. Moreover, the latter, like the latest generation of iPhone, is hidden behind a stylish grill of round holes. On the right side of the device, there is a slot for installing SIM cards or an external drive. On the back side there is the main camera, the manufacturer's logo and a single LED (allows the camera to take pictures in low light). The body of this smartphone is available in the following colors: gray, white, blue and pink. The most affordable and practical of them is Meizu M2 Note 16Gb Gray. Reviews highlight its availability (lower cost than in other cases) and resistance to possible dirt and damage (with this case color, they are not very noticeable). The blue color of the case is aimed at a youth audience, which in this way will definitely want to express their individuality. Well, white and pink options are perfect for the weaker half of humanity.
Processor
Meizu M2 Note is equipped with one of the best mid-range processor solutions. Reviews highlight its fairly high level of performance. All this is true for МТ6753. This is an 8-core chip with support for 64-bit computing. All of its modules are based on a code-based architecture.called "Cortex A53". This silicon crystal is manufactured according to the standards of the 28-nm process technology. Its highest frequency can reach 1.3GHz. The strength of this processor solution is multi-threaded tasks. But even with not quite optimized software, this CPU feels great. Therefore, the new owner of this device will certainly not have to worry about the lack of performance in the foreseeable future.
Video accelerator
Another strength is the graphics accelerator in Meizu M2 Note. Reviews of the owners of this device highlight its decent level of performance. More specifically, this gadget is based on the Mali-T720MP3 video accelerator. It does not have any special problems with launching even the most demanding software. At the same time, the image on the display is displayed in 1080p format and it is certainly impossible to distinguish between individual pixels with an ordinary eye.
Gadget screen
Another undeniable advantage of this mid-range smartphone is a touch screen with a very large diagonal of 5 and a half inches, protected by a shock-resistant glass called "Gorilla Eye" of the latest generation. It is because of this value that this device can be safely attributed to the class of so-called phablets - devices with a touch screen diagonal of 5 and a half inches. Its resolution is 1920x1080, and the picture is displayed on it in 1080p format (this was already mentioned earlier). The pixel density is 403ppi. The display matrix is madeby IGZO technology by the Japanese corporation Sharp. This provides excellent image quality and excellent color reproduction. Well, the viewing angles of this "smart" phone are almost 180 degrees.
Memory
The impressive capacity of the built-in storage in the basic configuration of Meizu M2 Note is 16Gb. User reviews indicate that part of this disk space is occupied by system software - about 3 GB. The rest of the space, the user can use to store personal information or to install application software. You can also increase the amount of internal memory by installing an external drive (its maximum capacity can reach 128 GB) in the Meizu M2 Note 16 GB smartphone. Reviews in this case highlight one important feature of this device - a second SIM card slot is used to install an external drive. Therefore, you will have to make a choice: either two operators, or increased disk space with one SIM card. There is also a more advanced version of this device already with 32 GB on board. But its cost is much higher. And, as experience shows, the base 16 GB will be clearly enough for most users for comfortable work. RAM in this device is 2 GB. At the same time, after the download is completed, more than half of them are allocated to user applications. So you can safely run 2-3 simple processes and one demanding toy on this "smart" phone. At the same time, there are definitely no problems with the smooth operation and heating of the gadget.will.
Smartphone cameras
Meizu M2 Note has a very good main camera. Reviews highlight the impeccable quality of photos and videos obtained with its use. It has a 13 MP sensor. There is also autofocus technology and, as previously noted, a single backlight. The viewing angle of the main camera is 300 degrees. All this in total allows you to get very high-quality photos. The video in this case is recorded in 1080p format and can then be viewed without any problems on any modern TV that supports the output of clips in the Full HD format. The front camera has a more modest 5 megapixel sensor element. But this is quite enough for today's popular "selfie". Well, for video calls, these 5 megapixels are more than enough.
Battery: its capacity and capabilities
The Meizu M2 Note phone boasts good autonomy. Reviews indicate 2 days of reliable operation of the device on a single charge with an average load. For a device with a 5.5-inch display and an 8-core CPU, this is an excellent indicator. It should be noted right away that the battery in this device is non-removable. Yes, and the body is not collapsible. So in the event of a battery failure, you definitely cannot do without a visit to the service center. But, on the other hand, the capacity of the complete battery is 3100 mAh, and it is manufactured by Sony Corporation. Therefore, it is hard to believe in possible problems associated with its operation. The battery life will be reduced to 12-14 hours if you run a demanding and resource-intensive program on the gadget.toy. Well, in the most saving mode, you can count on 3 days of work on one charge of the built-in battery.
Soft and nuances with user interface
As noted, the pre-installed system software takes up about 3 GB in Meizu M2 Note 16Gb. Reviews say that this is the standard amount of pre-installed software. Like most "smart" phones today, this device is running such system software as "Android". Moreover, its version is quite fresh - 5.0. Meizu's proprietary shell, Flyme OS, is installed on top of the OS. Her version is 4.5. all controls are displayed in it on the desktop (this makes it very similar to the latest versions of iOS). Well, do not forget that many operations in this device can be performed using gestures. For example, to unlock a gadget, it is enough to double-click anywhere on the screen.
Owners about device experience
There is only one significant minus in comparison with its predecessor M1 Note in Meizu M2 Note. Owner reviews highlight the central processor. The predecessor boasted the presence of the MT6752 clocked at 1.7 GHz and, as a result, a higher level of performance. Well, in this case, MT6753 is used. He also has 8 computing modules, but the frequency in them is reduced to 1.3 GHz. Hence the lower performance. But in most applications today, this difference is not so noticeable. Yes and forbattery in this case, the load will be significantly lower, and autonomy will be better. It should also be noted that the MT6753 supports all existing mobile networks, but its predecessor, the MT6752, could not boast of 4G support. Otherwise, this is an excellent smartphone that will not leave anyone indifferent. He just has no weaknesses.
Price versus competitors
Now for $160 you can buy a basic gray color mobile phone Meizu M2 Note. Reviews, in turn, indicate its full compliance with the quality of the device and its hardware parameters. Other body color options will cost a little more. To do this, you will have to pay an additional 10-15 dollars. All these prices are valid for gadgets with 16 GB of internal storage. But the gray version with 32 GB will cost $230 already. Other modifications, as in the previous case, are 10-15 dollars more expensive.
Results
If you need a smartphone with impeccable parameters - this is Meizu M2 Note. Reviews once again confirm this. Its performance will last more than one year, and in terms of autonomy, it can easily give odds to more expensive gadgets with similar characteristics.
