Meizu M1 Note vs Meizu M6 Note vs Xiaomi Mi A1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Meizu M1 Note vs Meizu M6 Note vs Xiaomi Mi A1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Technical data sheets

Basics

Meizu M1 Note
Meizu M1 Note
China · 2GB · 32GB
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Meizu M6 Note
Meizu M6 Note
China · 3GB · 16GB
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Xiaomi Mi A1
Xiaomi Mi A1
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
China · 4GB · 64GB
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Score

Ki Cost-effective
Score
-- Not available -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews

User score
8.0
36 reviews
8.6
47 reviews
8.7
323 reviews
8.8
604 reviews

Technical specifications of the Meizu M1 Note vs Meizu M6 Note vs Xiaomi Mi A1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

Specs where to buy Meizu M1 Note Meizu M1 Note
China · 2GB · 32GB
Meizu M6 Note price compare Meizu M6 Note
China · 3GB · 16GB
Xiaomi Mi A1 prices Xiaomi Mi A1
Global · 4GB · 64GB
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 price comparison Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
China · 4GB · 64GB
Inches 5.5" 5.5" 5.5" 5.5"
Resolution FHD FHD FHD FHD
Usable surface 73% useful 71% useful 70% useful 72% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 75.2 mm
150.7 mm
8.9 mm
75.2 mm
154.6 mm
8.4 mm
75.8 mm
155.4 mm
7.3 mm
76.0 mm
151.0 mm
8.4 mm
Weight 148 g 173 g 165 g 175 g
Micro MT6752
Octa-Core
SnapD. 625
Octa-Core
SnapD. 625
Octa-Core
Helio X20
Deca-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 16 GB 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 40.936
v?
75.254
v?
78.150
v7
107.194
v9
Battery 3140 mAh 4000 mAh 3080 mAh 4100 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
IMX362 Exmor RS
2
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
OV12A10
2
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
S5K3L8
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 7.0 Nougat Android 9.0 P Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand

Brand Meizu Meizu Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases -- Blue Charm Note 6, M721Q Xiaomi MiA1 Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Pro

Release Date

Release date December 2014,
9 years ago
August 2017,
6 years ago
September 2017,
6 years ago
August 2016,
7 years ago
State Not available Not available Not available Not available
Market China China Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Meizu M1 Note
Meizu M6 Note
Xiaomi Mi A1
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
Meizu M1 Note
Meizu M6 Note
Xiaomi Mi A1
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
Size
75.2 mm 150.7 mm 8.9 mm
Print 3D Model
75.2 mm 154.6 mm 8.4 mm
Print 3D Model
75.8 mm 155.4 mm 7.3 mm
Print 3D Model
76.0 mm 151.0 mm 8.4 mm
Print 3D Model
Weight 148 g 173 g 165 g 175 g
Usable surface 73 % 71 % 70 % 72 %
Materials Magnesium alloy Metal Aluminium alloy, Metal Plastic, Metal
Resistance - - - -
Colors
White

Blue

Yellow

Pink

Green
Black

Blue

Silver

Champagne
Black

Gold

Rose-gold
Gold

Silver

Gray

Screen

Diagonal 5.5" 5.5" 5.5" 5.5"
Type LCD IPS IGZO LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px
FHD
1080 x 1920 px
FHD
1080 x 1920 px
FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 401 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • Scratch resistant
  • Full Lamination Technology
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • GFF full lamination
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • Color LED Notifications
  • GFF full lamination
  • Capacitive
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • LED Notifications
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • 2.5D curved glass glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Physical buttons
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 72% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Viewing angle - 178°

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.9
7.8
7.6
7.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.5
9.1
8.9
8.9
Is it comfortable?
8.7
9.0
8.6
8.8
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.7
8.5
7.8
7.8
Number of reviews
36 reviews
47 reviews
323 reviews
604 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor

Model MediaTek MT6752 Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 MediaTek Helio X20 (MT6797)
CPU 8x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz 2x Cortex-A72 2.3 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz + Cortex-A53 1.4 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Deca-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 14 nm 14 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics

GPU ARM Mali-T760 Qualcomm Adreno 506 Qualcomm Adreno 506 Arm Mali-T880 780MHz

RAM

RAM 2 GB 3 GB 4 GB 4 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Storage

Capacity 32 GB 16 GB 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot No Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card
Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card
Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security

Fingerprint No Yes, on the front Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
6.5
8.5
8.6
8.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.6
8.9
9.0
9.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.7
7.8
8.1
8.3
Number of reviews
36 reviews
47 reviews
323 reviews
604 reviews

Camera

Main

No. of cameras Rear camera Double rear camera Double rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 12 Mpx 12 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Samsung Sony IMX362 Exmor RS Omnivision OV12A10 Samsung S5K3L8
Type CMOS CMOS BSI CMOS ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.40 µm 1.25 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.55" 1/2.9" 1/3.1"
2
Camera type
--

Portrait mode (depth)

Telephoto lens
--
Resolution
5 Mpx
12 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Omnivision OV13380
Type
--
PureCel
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.0
ƒ/ 2.6
Pixel size
--
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/2.4"

Features

Flash Dual LED Quad LED Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps
Yes,
120 fps
Yes,
120 fps
Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie

SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 16 Mpx 5 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Samsung S5K5E8 Unknown
Type -- -- CMOS --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- 1/5" --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score

DxOMark Score -- -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.2
9.3
8.7
8.5
Quality of nighttime photos
6.3
7.9
6.5
6.4
Quality of selfies
7.4
8.6
7.3
7.7
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.0
8.6
8.4
8.1
Number of reviews
36 reviews
47 reviews
323 reviews
604 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card

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

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth

Version Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation

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

USB

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

SAR

European measurement

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

0.174 W/Kg on head
-- W/Kg on body
-- 1.750 W/Kg on head
0.760 W/Kg on body
0.724 W/Kg on head
0.674 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

0.550 W/Kg on head
0.710 W/Kg on body
1.240 W/Kg on head
0.480 W/Kg on body
1.260 W/Kg on head
0.170 W/Kg on body
0.850 W/Kg on head
0.690 W/Kg on body

Others

Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • Audio Jack
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.3
9.0
8.8
8.9
Quality of the GPS
7.3
9.0
8.7
8.8
And the WiFi?
8.5
8.9
8.8
9.0
Number of reviews
36 reviews
47 reviews
323 reviews
604 reviews

Battery

Battery

Capacity
3140 mAh
4000 mAh
3080 mAh
4100 mAh
Type Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No Yes No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 11%
    Less than a day
  • 42%
    One day
  • 42%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 4%
    Less than a day
  • 26%
    One day
  • 45%
    More than one day
  • 26%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 16%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 42%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 5%
    Less than a day
  • 19%
    One day
  • 52%
    More than one day
  • 23%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
36 reviews
47 reviews
323 reviews
604 reviews

Software

Software

Operating System
  • FlyMe 5.1 (Android 5.1 Lollipop)
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • FlyMe 6 (Android 7.0 Nougat)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • MIUI V9.5 (Android 7.1)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) No No Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 11%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 56%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 33%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 9%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 77%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 15%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 56%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 41%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 3%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 6%
    Never
  • 22%
    Once a year
  • 44%
    Every six months
  • 28%
    Every two months or less
  • 11%
    Never
  • 18%
    Once a year
  • 55%
    Every six months
  • 16%
    Every two months or less
  • 1%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 17%
    Every six months
  • 79%
    Every two months or less
  • 5%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 39%
    Every six months
  • 49%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
36 reviews
47 reviews
323 reviews
604 reviews