Meizu M2 Note (16GB) vs Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)

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

1/29/2017 7:02 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:04 PM

Compare Sony Xperia ion X Meizu M2 Note (16GB) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IGZO

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at) Compare Meizu M2 Note X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.6"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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18 Advantages Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	vs	5 Advantages Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
+1.3GHz 64bit Octa-core44% 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
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)22% Thinner	vs	10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+401 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	319 PPI
+5.5"20% Larger screen	vs	4.6"
+(back) 13MP7% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+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
+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+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 mAh63% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1900 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	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
149 grams (5.22 ounces)	vs	+144 grams (5.04 ounces)3% Lighter
TFT-IGZO	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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

19 Common items in both devices

16GB (12GB available) / 16GB (11.49GB available)

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE

Capacitive

+12 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
Other model names	Meizu M2 Note M571, M571C, M571H, M571M, Meizu Meilan Note 2	AT&T Sony Xperia ion 4G LTE, Xperia ion LT28at, Sony Aoba
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	USA
Brand	Meizu	Sony
Release date	6/1/2015	6/4/2012
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.2 x 150.9 millimeters (2.96 x 5.94 in)	68 x 133 millimeters (2.68 x 5.24 in)
Weight	149 grams (5.22 ounces)	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
Display type	TFT-IGZO	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	4.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	319 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
System version	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 5.1 Lollipop	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6753 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260
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 450Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	16GB (11.49GB available)
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)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
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 850/1700/1900/2100
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 Cat3 700/1700/2100 (Bands 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)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 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)	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	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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
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)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
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/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) Sony	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	1900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	4 hours
Standby	feature not registered	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
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, Flash player
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: Black, White • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • Sony Reality Display • Video stabiliser • PlayNow • 3D sweep panorama • SE Timescape • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.345W/kg (head), 0.928W/kg (body)	1.05W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.87W/kg (head)