Meizu M2 Note (16GB) vs BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)

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Side by side comparison between Meizu M2 Note vs BlackBerry Bold 9700 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/29/2017 7:02 PM, updated: 6/4/2025 10:02 AM

Compare BlackBerry Bold 9700 X Meizu M2 Note (16GB) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IGZO

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile) Compare Meizu M2 Note X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.44"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Meizu M2 Note (16GB)

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28 Advantages Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	vs	2 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
+1.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	624MHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR37 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB SDRAM
+16GB (12GB available)47 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256MB
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)61% Thinner	vs	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
+TFT-IGZOAdvantage TFT-IGZO display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+1080x1920 pixels11 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x360 pixels
+401 PPI63% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	246 PPI
+5.5"125% Larger screen	vs	2.44"
+(back) 13MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)11 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HVGA (480x352)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use	vs	70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+AccelerometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3100 mAh107% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+Cristal Dinorex (NEG)Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
149 grams (5.22 ounces)	vs	+122 grams (4.27 ounces)22% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

8 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Ambient light sensor

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

3.5mm jack

A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS / A-GPS, GeoTagging

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📱 Model features
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
Other model names	Meizu M2 Note M571, M571C, M571H, M571M, Meizu Meilan Note 2	T-Mobile RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700, Onyx
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	USA
Brand	Meizu	BlackBerry
Release date	6/1/2015	11/3/2009
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.2 x 150.9 millimeters (2.96 x 5.94 in)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)
Weight	149 grams (5.22 ounces)	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
Display type	TFT-IGZO	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	2.44" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	480x360 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	246 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
System version	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop	BlackBerry OS 5.0
Firmware update	Android 5.1 Lollipop	BlackBerry OS 6.0
User Interface	Flyme 4.5 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6753 (28nm)	32bit: Marvell PXA930
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP3 (600MHz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5	256MB
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	3.6 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800 (M571C), GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	M571H model: UMTS 900/2100 M571M model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 M571C model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 900/1700/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 M571H model: LTE (1, 3, 7) M571M model: TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) M571C model: LTE (1, 3) TD-LTE (41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HVGA (480x352)
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/5" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	DivX, XviD, WMV, 3GP
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) Sony	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gray, White, Blue, Pink	• Colors: Black, White • 2GB microSD included • Touch-sensitive optical trackpad • LBS • UMA Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.345W/kg (head), 0.928W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered