Meizu M2 Note (32GB) vs Sony Xperia VL

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

1/29/2017 7:14 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:04 PM

Compare Sony Xperia VL X Meizu M2 Note (32GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IGZO

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Sony Xperia VL Compare Meizu M2 Note X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Meizu M2 Note (32GB)

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16 Advantages Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	vs	6 Advantages Sony Xperia VL
+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
+32GB (26GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)23% Thinner	vs	10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)
+TFT-IGZOAdvantage TFT-IGZO display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+401 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	342 PPI
+5.5"28% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Android 5.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+3100 mAh77% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1750 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)
149 grams (5.22 ounces)	vs	+120 grams (4.2 ounces)24% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
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
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices

16 million

(back) 13MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

1/3" inches

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	Sony Xperia VL
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Model	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	Xperia VL
Other model names	Meizu M2 Note M571U, Meizu Meilan Note 2	NTT DoCoMo Sony Xperia VL SOL21, KDDI Sony Xperia VL SOL21
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	Japan
Brand	Meizu	Sony
Release date	6/1/2015	11/26/2012
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.2 x 150.9 millimeters (2.96 x 5.94 in)	65 x 129 millimeters (2.56 x 5.08 in)
Weight	149 grams (5.22 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	Sony Xperia VL
Display type	TFT-IGZO	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	342 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 (32GB)	Sony Xperia VL
System version	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 5.1 Lollipop	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	Sony Xperia VL
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6753 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960
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 Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP3 450Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	Sony Xperia VL
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (26GB available)	8GB (5GB 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 (32GB)	Sony Xperia VL
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) micro-SIM (3FF)
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat3 800/1500 (Bands 11,18)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, 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 (32GB)	Sony Xperia VL
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 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/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
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	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	Sony Xperia VL
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	640x480 pixels
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 (32GB)	Sony Xperia VL
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, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	Sony Xperia VL
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + 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)
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 (32GB)	Sony Xperia VL
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 (32GB)	Sony Xperia VL
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) Sony	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA800
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	1750 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	270 hours (11.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	Sony Xperia VL
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, 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, Pink • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • Reality Display • 16x digital zoom • 3D sweep panorama • Video stabiliser • PlayNow • Wi-Fi dual-band • Wi-Fi Direct • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)	Sony Xperia VL
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