Lenovo A8 A3690 vs Meizu M3 Note: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Lenovo A8 A3690 vs Meizu M3 Note. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Lenovo A8 A3690Lenovo A8 A3690Global · 1GB · 8GB
Meizu M3 NoteMeizu M3 NoteChina · 2GB · 16GB
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Basics
Lenovo A8 A3690
Lenovo A8 A3690
Global · 1GB · 8GB
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Meizu M3 Note
Meizu M3 Note
China · 2GB · 16GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
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No user reviews
8.2
50 reviews

Technical specifications of the Lenovo A8 A3690 vs Meizu M3 Note

Specs where to buy Lenovo A8 A3690 Lenovo A8 A3690
Global · 1GB · 8GB 		stores to buy Meizu M3 Note Meizu M3 Note
China · 2GB · 16GB
Inches 5" 5.5"
Resolution HD FHD
Usable surface 68% useful 72% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 71.0 mm
141.0 mm
8.8 mm 		75.5 mm
153.6 mm
8.2 mm
Weight 142 g 163 g
Micro MT6735
Quad-Core 		Helio P10
Octa-Core
RAM 1 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 8 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 21.200
v? 		44.365
v6
Battery 2300 mAh 4100 mAh
Main Camera 1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
OV13853
Selfie Camera SELF 2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 5.0 Lollipop

Brand
Brand Lenovo Meizu
Aliases -- --

Release Date
Release date October 2015,
8 years ago 		April 2016,
8 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Lenovo A8 A3690
Meizu M3 Note
Lenovo A8 A3690
Meizu M3 Note
Size
71.0 mm • 141.0 mm • 8.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.5 mm • 153.6 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 142 g 163 g
Usable surface 68 % 72 %
Materials Plastic Plastic, Metal
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White
White

Gold

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 5" 5.5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS • LTPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 294 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dragontrail glass
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • GFF full lamination
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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7.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
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9.0
Is it comfortable?
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8.7
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
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7.3
Number of reviews
--
50 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model MediaTek MT6735P MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755) 1.8GHz
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.0 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz
Type Quad-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-T720 MP4 ARM Mali-T860 MP2

RAM
RAM 1 GB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
21.200
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 28% of devices
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44.365
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 2% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 8 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint No Yes, on the front

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Gravity
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- Color LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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7.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
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8.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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7.4
Number of reviews
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50 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 8 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Omnivision OV13853
Type CMOS PureCel
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.06"

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • HDR
  • ISO settings
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 2 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
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7.9
Quality of nighttime photos
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5.7
Quality of selfies
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7.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
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7.8
Number of reviews
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50 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 0.453 W/Kg on head
0.893 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- 0.417 W/Kg on head
0.893 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Audio Jack

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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7.6
Quality of the GPS
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7.6
And the WiFi?
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8.6
Number of reviews
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50 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
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4100 mAh
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Type Unknown Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 8%
    Less than a day
  • 16%
    One day
  • 60%
    More than one day
  • 16%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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50 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • FlyMe 5.0 (Android 5.1 Lollipop)
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 14%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 73%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 9%
    Never
  • 9%
    Once a year
  • 51%
    Every six months
  • 30%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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50 reviews
Prices
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