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Meizu M2 (8GB) vs Apple Watch 2 (42mm)

Side by side comparison between Meizu M2 vs Apple Watch 2 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Apple Watch 2 (42mm) Compare Meizu M2 X
1.65"
AMOLED

390x312

N/A
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

334
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Meizu M2 (8GB)

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M2 (8GB)} 18 Advantages Meizu M2 (8GB) vs Watch 2 (42mm)} 9 Advantages Apple Watch 2 (42mm)
+1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core136%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs780MHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR3
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)31%
Thinner
vs11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
+720x1280 pixels7 times
Higher resolution screen
vs390x312 pixels
+5"2 times
Larger screen
vs1.65"
+(back) 13MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)150%
More apps available to download and use
vs1400000 apps (App Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(4G LTE) 150 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2500 mAh6 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs334 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsNot supported
+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsNot supported
8GB (4GB available)vs+8GB (5GB available)25%
More internal storage for applications and files
131 grams (4.59 ounces)vs+52 grams (1.82 ounces)152%
Lighter
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
294 PPIvs+303 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+5 ATMAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

10 Common items in both devices
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
+3 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Meizu M2 (8GB)Apple Watch 2 (42mm)
ModelMeizu M2 (8GB)Watch 2 (42mm)
Other model namesMeizu M2 M578C, Meizu M2 M578CA CDMA, Meizu Meilan 2Apple Watch Series 2 Stainless Steel A1758 42mm, iWatch S2
Country or region availableChina
China
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMeizuApple
Release date7/1/201512/1/2016
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)68.9 x 140.1 millimeters (2.71 x 5.52 in)36.4 x 42.5 millimeters (1.43 x 1.67 in)
Weight131 grams (4.59 ounces)52 grams (1.82 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredStainless steel body, glass front, ceramic back
Protection against water and othersNot supported5 ATM: 50 meters waterproof

πŸ“² Display

Meizu M2 (8GB)Apple Watch 2 (42mm)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size5" inches1.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~55.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels390x312 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI303 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassSapphire Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Meizu M2 (8GB)Apple Watch 2 (42mm)
System versionAndroid 5.1 LollipopWatchOS 3.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWatchOS 5.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Meizu M2 (8GB)Apple Watch 2 (42mm)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6735 (28nm)32bit: Apple S2 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 780MHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2PowerVR G6200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Meizu M2 (8GB)Apple Watch 2 (42mm)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3512MB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Meizu M2 (8GB)Apple Watch 2 (42mm)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DONot supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 1800/2100 (Bands 1,3)
TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-LTE, LTENot supported
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

πŸ“· Camera

Meizu M2 (8GB)Apple Watch 2 (42mm)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Meizu M2 (8GB)Apple Watch 2 (42mm)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Meizu M2 (8GB)Apple Watch 2 (42mm)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Meizu M2 (8GB)Apple Watch 2 (42mm)
USBMicroUSB 2.0Not supported
Audio output3.5mm jackNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Meizu M2 (8GB)Apple Watch 2 (42mm)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Meizu M2 (8GB)Apple Watch 2 (42mm)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Sony
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2500 mAh334 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredMagnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomy23 hours18 hours
Standby680 hours (28.3 days)feature not registered

βž• Other features

Meizu M2 (8GB)Apple Watch 2 (42mm)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5Not supported
AntennaInternal antennaNot supported
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Gray, White, Blue, Pink
β€’ Flyme 4.5 UI
β€’ WiFi hotspot
β€’ Colors: Space black, Silver
β€’ Sport or leather bands
β€’ 1000 nits screen
β€’ 3D Touch display
β€’ Siri
β€’ Requires an iPhone 5s/iOS 11 or later

☒️ Radiation rate

Meizu M2 (8GB)Apple Watch 2 (42mm)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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