Meizu M2 Note (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F9260)

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Side by side comparison between Meizu M2 Note vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/29/2021 7:02 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 4:54 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 X Meizu M2 Note (16GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IGZO

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

31Points Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F9260) Compare Meizu M2 Note X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.6"
AMOLED

1768x2208

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F9260)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

6 Advantages Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	vs	31 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F9260)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+149 grams (5.22 ounces)82% Lighter	vs	271 grams (9.49 ounces)
+401 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	372 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+Cristal Dinorex (NEG)Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.3GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)109% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+12GB LPDDR55 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+512GB (458GB available)37 times More internal storage for applications and files
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+6.4 millimeters (0.25 inches)36% Thinner
TFT-IGZO	vs	+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1768x2208 pixels88% Higher resolution screen
5.5"	vs	+7.6"38% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 12MP183% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
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/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3" inches	vs	+1/1.76" inches70% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 10MP99% 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
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps19 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3100 mAh	vs	+4400 mAh42% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IPX8 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

13 Common items in both devices

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

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📱 Model features
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F9260)
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Model	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F9260)
Other model names	Meizu M2 Note M571, M571C, M571H, M571M, Meizu Meilan Note 2	Galaxy Fold3 5G (SM-F9260)
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Meizu	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2015	8/27/2021, Announced: 8/11/2021
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	6.4 millimeters (0.25 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.2 x 150.9 millimeters (2.96 x 5.94 in)	128.1 x 158.2 millimeters (5.04 x 6.23 in)
Weight	149 grams (5.22 ounces)	271 grams (9.49 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IPX8 certified: water resistant up to 1.5 meters and 30min
📲 Display
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F9260)
Display type	TFT-IGZO	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	7.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~89.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1768x2208 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	372 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1200nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display Extra display: Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.2" (832x2268), 120Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus
🤖 Operating System
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F9260)
System version	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 5.1 Lollipop	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F9260)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6753 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP3 450Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 635918 (v8), 752218 (v9) Geekbench: 3239 (v5.1) GFXBench: 38fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F9260)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	512GB (458GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F9260)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 M571H model: LTE 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7) M571M model: TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) M571C model: LTE 1800/2100 (Bands 1,3) TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 28, 41, 78, 79)
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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F9260)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.6"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°12mm1.12µm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/1.76" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) Extra cover camera: 4MP (f/1.8 2.0µm)
📸 Front camera
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F9260)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/5" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F9260)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F9260)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F9260)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F9260)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) Sony	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	4400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	11W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	34 hours (1.4 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F9260)
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 • USB OTG On-The-Go • Flyme 4.5 UI	• Colors: Phantom Black, Silver, Green • S Pen (Stylus Pen) • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Galaxy Z Fold 3 (SM-F9260)
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