Comparison of smartphones Meizu 15 and Meizu 15 Plus

Meizu is one of the leading Chinese firms. For 15 years he has been creating MP3 players and mobile devices. In 2018, the company introduced a new line of smartphones in honor of the 15th anniversary: ​​Meizu 15, Meizu 15 Plus and Meizu 15 Lite. These gadgets, according to the developers, have retained the corporate design and high-quality components, and have also become the flagships of the company. This article will focus on Meizu 15 and Meizu 15 Plus.

So, what is special about these smartphones?

Characteristic

First, a brief technical comparison of the models.

The table shows that these models have more differences than similarities. And these differences mainly relate to nuances that are imperceptible without deepening into the description of smartphones. Of the most obvious: screen size.

Screen

Meizu 15 has 5.46 inches, and the improved version has 5.95. The difference is only 0.49 inches, but the display expansion has improved in the latest version. From FullHD to QHD. With a slight change in the diagonal of the screen, the picture quality increased. The color of the picture, in the first, in the second model, is colder. Although the color rendition remains at the level. But in the settings there is a function to change the color temperature.

There are several color rendering options:

• Standard - cold color temperature;
• Adaptive - more red and green colors;
• Photo mode - more green;
• Full color - also dominated by green and red colors.

The screen does not light up in bright daylight, and changing angles does not distort the picture. Yes, it becomes a little greenish, but the image is also clearly visible.

Having rummaged in the settings, you can also: enable the function of displaying the clock on the screen off, turn on the backlight “to wake up”, and so on.

SIM card

The number of SIM cards in gadgets is the same - 2, but nano-sized.

Memory

The RAM in the first model is 4 GB, in the Plus model, as expected, 2 GB more. This is necessary to support all the features that the extended version supports. And although there is no possibility to insert a memory card into these gadgets, the creators have provided for the choice of built-in memory.For some, 64 GB will be enough, and for those who need more space, 128 GB will do. Accordingly, the price depends on the choice of the amount of memory.

CPU

Interestingly, models from the same line have different processors that affect the entire operation of smartphones. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 in the Meizu 15 is an octa-core processor. Four cores - Kryo 260, running at 1.8 GHz, and four more cores - Kryo 280 with a frequency of 2.2 GHz. The "plus" version stands out due to the Samsung Exynos 8895. This processor also has 8 cores, but their frequency and performance are better than the first model, which is impressive. Four of the eight cores are energy-saving Cortexy A53 (frequency 1.7), the remaining four are the author's cores from Samsung M2 (frequency 2.3). This processor is also used in the Samsung Galaxy S8. Accordingly, 15 Plus works faster. But it’s a sin to complain about work 15 either.

These models even play games. Obviously, they will not pull the high setting, but the medium ones without interruptions.

Camera

What are buyers looking for in 2018? Of course, the camera. Specifications in both models are the same: dual main camera 20 MP + 12 MP, and 20 MP front. Again, the final result of the photo is affected by the processor. But the cameras do their job well. This can be seen in the photo examples.

Plus, it has excellent autofocus. The creators also praised the 3x zoom. According to them, the quality is not lost at maximum approximation. But, as examples of photos show, there are still noises. Especially the quality suffers in low light. The user can choose: portrait or manual mode.

Videos are detailed and high quality. You can choose between normal, slow or fast shooting modes.But we will immediately add the lack of stabilization to the minuses.

The front camera with the help of the ArcSof editor with artificial intelligence helps you immediately edit selfies. Moreover, autofocus also works fine and there is a bokeh effect. But, for example, in backlight, the camera does its job worse because there is no HDR effect.

Night photo mode is not suitable for mobile photography enthusiasts, but for a Chinese smartphone, the image quality is not bad. Details of luminous objects are visible, but in pitch darkness it will not be possible to take a picture without a flash. By the way, about the flash. Gadgets have a ring flash of 6 diodes. The examples show: flash photos are bright and not overexposed.

Wireless technologies

Of the wireless technologies, Meizu was pleased only with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, but there is no NFC that is gaining popularity. You cannot pay by phone in a store using these gadgets.

Battery

Meizu 15 has a 3000 mAh battery, while the upgraded version has a 3500 mAh battery. These are standard indicators in today's mobile device market. Nevertheless, you should not wait for a super long battery life - with normal use (calls, camera, Internet), the charge is enough for a maximum of 1 day. So when buying these smartphones, consider purchasing a Powerbank. And although the Plus version has a larger battery capacity, the additional features of this model require more energy. But at the same time, these smartphones charge very quickly: up to 85% in 30 minutes.

Navigation

Also supports navigation systems: GPS, Beidou, GLONASS.

The weight

The difference in weight is 25 g. But almost all mobile devices weigh from 140 to 200 g. So you should not pay attention to weight when choosing a smartphone.

Design

Now let's move on to design.In 2018, what design decisions were already made when creating gadgets. But Meizu stood out well this time: a large screen and a metal thin body. The devices look expensive and elegant. The frames are narrow. Above are: speaker, missed events sensor (blinks when a call or message is missed) and a front camera. Perhaps the location of the speaker is not convenient for all users, because during a conversation it would be better to hold the phone a little lower than usual in order to hear the interlocutor well.

Below the front panel is the mBack key. It should be highlighted. The developers of this key tried. This is the thinnest and fastest (according to the manufacturer) fingerprint scanner that responds to pressure. The scanner works perfectly, there are no complaints about it. It is tiny, unlike other smartphones. So how does mBack work?

• Light pressing - "back";
• Strong - "home";
• Double - "camera" or "music";
• Holding your finger on the key is “voice search” or “screen lock”.

You can use the mBack key functions in the settings, in the "Navigation and taskbar" tab. This button is not even felt under the fingers, the only thing that shows its presence is the metal rim around it.

On the right side are the volume rockers, on the left is the SIM card slot and the lock key.

On the bottom is a 3.5mm headphone jack, a Type-C connector for a charger, and stereo speakers.

On the back there are 2 cameras, a round autofocus system with flash, and the manufacturer's inscription.

Available colors Meizu 15: black, white and red - a classic set. The back cover is made of metal with ceramic coating - a smooth, even surface.

Meizu 15 Plus: Gold, Gray and Dark Grey.The back cover is made of polished aluminium.

In general, the gadget looks stylish. But it is better to purchase a case, as it can sometimes slip out of your hands.

Screen unlock. As written above, using mBack by fingerprint, or you can set up face unlock. It works stably, not as fast as other models, but it's a sin to complain about it. It works longer in the dark, and the phone does not unlock if the user is wearing sunglasses. In all other respects, it works well.

Prices

In Russia, the price of Meizu 15 64 GB on the official website of the company is 35,000 rubles. 15 Plus - 46,000 rubles. Pay or not - it's up to you. But for sure, for an extra ten thousand rubles, you will get better performance and display quality. Prices are slightly higher than the market average, but much cheaper than the same iPhone. The average price for a mobile device in the Russian market is 26 thousand rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Design - probably one of the most important criteria when choosing a smartphone is the appearance. In these devices, he will please you.
• Performance. Even if you do not release the phones of this line from your hands, the performance will not suffer. Doesn't get bogged down and does its job well.
• Fast charging.
• main camera.
• Display.

• Face unlock is slow compared to other smartphones does not work when the user is wearing sunglasses.
• There is no NFC.
• There is no HDR in the front camera - good pictures are not always obtained in low light.
• The price is high, as for Chinese smartphones. But given that China is reaching a new level, this is the price for work, performance and camera.
• Battery.
• No protection against dust and moisture
• The speaker is in an inconvenient place.

Equipment

• Device;
• USB cable;
• Network adapter;
• Needle for extracting the SIM card slot;
• Instruction;
• Warranty card.

Reviews

In fact, it is not easy to find reviews of Meizu 15 and Meizu 15 Plus on websites. These gadgets are bought by daredevils who are not afraid to try new things. After all, Meizu is not chasing competitors, but creating unique devices.

Some users claim that the Meizu 15 smartphone works well only for the first time, and then it starts to "lag". Also, these gadgets are not worth buying for those who want to get a camera phone for a penny. These models will definitely not pull pictures in difficult conditions. Photos in daylight are excellent, but this is not an indicator. A lot of people are negative about the price. Perhaps it’s true, before giving 35,000 or 46,000 for these smartphones, you need to think, weigh the pros and cons. Meizu is notorious for overpriced products. But here everyone decides for himself what is more important to him in the phone and how much you can pay for it.

All polls praise the design of these devices. Tactile and visual sensations, as they say on the forums, are delightful. This is true, even the photo shows the perfect surface. Gadgets are stylish, especially in white. Fingerprints are visible on the black body, on white only at a certain angle.

Some argue that the zoom does not have the promised 3X magnification, but only 1.5X. Although this is to be expected from a smartphone in this price range, but users are not happy with such an exaggeration.

Another advantage is the sound. People are simply delighted with the sound in these models, especially when combined with Meizu Live headphones.

Conclusion

Meizu creates devices more expensive than the Chinese market is accepted.But the creators are introducing all sorts of interesting features, for example, in design (as with the previous line - Meizu Pro 7), or in line 15 - the mBack button and so on. These interesting things attract the attention of potential customers. Fans of non-standard solutions should definitely try the mobile devices of this company.

Which smartphone should you choose - Meizu 15 or Meizu 15 Plus?

It depends on your needs and financial possibilities. If you need a more productive gadget, then definitely Plus. But if you do not want to overpay, but want to become the owner of a stylish device, then choose Meizu 15. The performance of both models is enough for everyday intensive use.