Meizu M2 Note (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)

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Side by side comparison between Meizu M2 Note vs Samsung Galaxy Note 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 Samsung Galaxy Note X Meizu M2 Note (16GB) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IGZO

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy Note (SGH-i717) Compare Meizu M2 Note X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.3"
AMOLED

800x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

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

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20 Advantages Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
+1.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)59% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+149 grams (5.22 ounces)19% Lighter	vs	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)11% Thinner	vs	9.65 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels103% Higher resolution screen	vs	800x1280 pixels
+401 PPI41% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	285 PPI
+5.5"4% Larger screen	vs	5.3"
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/2.2 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP162% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 5.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+3100 mAh24% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2500 mAh
+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)
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
eMMC 4.5	vs	+eMMC 5.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT-IGZO	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

22 Common items in both devices

16GB (12GB available) / 16GB (13GB available)

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE

Capacitive

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Other model names	Meizu M2 Note M571, M571C, M571H, M571M, Meizu Meilan Note 2	AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4G LTE i717, Samsung SGH-i717
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	USA
Brand	Meizu	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2015	2/7/2012
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	9.65 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.2 x 150.9 millimeters (2.96 x 5.94 in)	82.95 x 146.85 millimeters (3.27 x 5.78 in)
Weight	149 grams (5.22 ounces)	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Display type	TFT-IGZO	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	800x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	285 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
System version	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 5.1 Lollipop	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	Flyme 4.5 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6753 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8660 (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP3 (600MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
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	100/50 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	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 850/1900/2100
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 Cat3 (Bands 1, 4, 17)
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.6 (aperture)
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	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
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	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
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)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) Sony	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	2500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	252 hours (10.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gray, White, Blue, Pink	• Colors: Carbon Blue, Ceramic White • Samsung TouchWiz UI 4.0 • Panorama shot • S Pen stylus • HAC M3/T3 Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy Note (SGH-i717)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.345W/kg (head), 0.928W/kg (body)	0.41W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.16W/kg (head)