Meizu M2 Note (16GB) vs Motorola Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)

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Side by side comparison between Meizu M2 Note vs Motorola Moto Z4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/15/2019 10:56 PM, updated: 6/4/2025 10:02 AM

Compare Motorola Moto Z4 X Meizu M2 Note (16GB) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IGZO

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

30Points Motorola Moto Z4 (XT1980-3) Compare Meizu M2 Note X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
OLED

1080x2340

48
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)

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2 Advantages Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	vs	30 Advantages Motorola Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
+149 grams (5.22 ounces)11% Lighter	vs	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+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)
1.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core64% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+128GB (109GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)18% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT-IGZO	vs	+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen
401 PPI	vs	+403 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+6.4"16% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 48MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3" inches	vs	+1/2" inches50% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)29% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 25MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 5.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3100 mAh	vs	+3600 mAh16% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+P2i certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
Other model names	Meizu M2 Note M571, M571C, M571H, M571M, Meizu Meilan Note 2	Lenovo Moto Z4 (Unlocked) XT1980-3
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	Canada, USA
Brand	Meizu	Motorola
Release date	6/1/2015	6/6/2019
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	7.35 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.2 x 150.9 millimeters (2.96 x 5.94 in)	75 x 158 millimeters (2.95 x 6.22 in)
Weight	149 grams (5.22 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating
📲 Display
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
Display type	TFT-IGZO	OLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
System version	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 5.1 Lollipop	Android 10
User Interface	Flyme 4.5 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6753 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SDM675 (11nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 460 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP3 (600MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 612 845Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	600/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	M571H model: UMTS 900/2100 M571M model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 M571C model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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)	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) VoLTE
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	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	48 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	25 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/5" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) Sony	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	3600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	418 hours (17.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gray, White, Blue, Pink	• Colors: Flash Grey, Frost White • 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3 display • Max Vision display • 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio display • Moto Mods • HD Voice • HAC M4/T4
☢️ Radiation rate
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Moto Z4 (XT1980-3)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.345W/kg (head), 0.928W/kg (body)	1.16W/kg (head), 1.44W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered