Motorola Photon 4G (MB855) vs Meizu M2 Note (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Photon 4G vs Meizu M2 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 Meizu M2 Note X Motorola Photon 4G (MB855) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Removable)

21Points Meizu M2 Note (16GB) Compare Motorola Photon 4G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IGZO

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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!

3 Advantages Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)	vs	21 Advantages Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)128% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
158 grams (5.53 ounces)	vs	+149 grams (5.22 ounces)6% Lighter
12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)40% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT-IGZOAdvantage TFT-IGZO display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
256 PPI	vs	+401 PPI57% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+5.5"28% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 5.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps14 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1700 mAh	vs	+3100 mAh82% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

20 Common items in both devices

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

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
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Model	Photon 4G (MB855)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
Other model names	Sprint Motorola Photon 4G	Meizu M2 Note M571, M571C, M571H, M571M, Meizu Meilan Note 2
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International), China
Brand	Motorola	Meizu
Release date	8/1/2011	6/1/2015
Depth	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	66.9 x 126.9 millimeters (2.63 x 5 in)	75.2 x 150.9 millimeters (2.96 x 5.94 in)
Weight	158 grams (5.53 ounces)	149 grams (5.22 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT-IGZO
Screen size	4.3" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 5.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	Flyme 4.5 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
Chipset	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 250 AP20H	64bit: MediaTek MT6753 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	NVIDIA GeForce	ARM Mali-T720 MP3 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	10.2/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800 (M571C), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/1900/2100	M571H model: UMTS 900/2100 M571M model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 M571C model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 M571H model: LTE (1, 3, 7) M571M model: TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) M571C model: LTE (1, 3) TD-LTE (41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/5" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Mini HDMI Type C	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) HF5X	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) Sony
Battery capacity	1700 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	9.1 hours	feature not registered
Standby	314 hours (13.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • HDMI 1.3 connector • Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone • Motorola MOTOBLUR UI • Docking connector • 3G/4G WiFi hotspot up to 8 devices • Java framework	• Colors: Gray, White, Blue, Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Photon 4G (MB855)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.93W/kg (head), 0.91W/kg (body)	0.345W/kg (head), 0.928W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered