Meizu M9 Note smartphone: advantages and disadvantages

Although Meizu lags behind in sales from its closest competitors, it is still worth reckoning with the eminent Chinese company. And since the company's engineers do not waste their time and strive to create something interesting and unique that can cause a new wave of popularity in the CIS countries, all the more it is worth being on the alert. Especially in light of recent events and already available information about the new product - the model numbered M923Q (Meizu M9 Note smartphone, the advantages and disadvantages of which will be described below).

In addition to modern design and some extremely interesting characteristics, it also differs in that it is positioned by the company as a direct competitor. Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro... And since the popularity of Redmi models today is simply overwhelming, it becomes really curious what Maze can oppose to them.

Walking through the body

There will be no sales without a pretty candy wrapper. The best manufacturers have discovered this truth long ago, and, fortunately, Meizu is among them, thanks to which it keeps up with the times. And although there is still no one hundred percent data on the case design, something is already known.

For example, the M9 Note will receive such a popular chip now as a teardrop notch for the front camera (it will be located, as in other models, in the middle). It also became known that the power and sound buttons will be located on the board on the right, but really, what will definitely delight the fans of the company is a large usable screen area, thin edges and a significant reduction in the "chin". True, it is worth noting that most users were surprised at such thin frames in a budget smartphone, and therefore expect that in reality they will be slightly wider.

But the rest of the design details are more difficult: only a few (and possibly not genuine) photos of the novelty can tell about them. So, the fingerprint scanner is likely to be located on one of the sides. On the back cover it is supposed to place a camera (in the center) under it a flash and an inscription-brand name. On the lower side of the smartphone - USB and paired holes for speakers, and a microphone on the sides. Above there will be only one, old, but loved by many 3.5 mm mini jack slot.

The colors are more specific, while the devices are planned to be released in three color variations: Dark Ocher, Silver Ocher and Starry Blue. The colors look very good and do not spoil the gadget, but they definitely lose in saturation and flashiness to the latest Xiaomi and Huawei models.

The camera will surprise everyone

True, it is not yet known what will surprise more - dry numbers or the real quality of shooting, because how the device takes pictures is not known for certain (several pictures walking on the network should not be considered as an example). But to get acquainted with the technical capabilities will not hurt everyone who is interested in buying the M9 Note. So, the main sensor of the smartphone is equipped with a 48-megapixel matrix, a simpler additional 5-megapixel camera will work in tandem with it. But selfie lovers will have a 20-megapixel front camera, decorated in a waterdrop notch.

Well, if Meise manages to technically competently implement such impressive characteristics and take care of high-quality software for working with photos and videos, the model can expect success among fans of shooting on mobile devices.

Strict secrecy and hard work

In the 21st century, it is almost impossible to hide something for a long time, and especially the design and characteristics of a model that has pissed off even before the release. And, despite this, Meizu did an excellent job with the task and lonely "leaked" pictures walking on the Internet gave more questions than answers. No one could vouch for their originality, and the company was able to calmly prepare for the official release. Below we will break down all the known information about such a carefully hidden device point by point.

Performance

The reality is that most people who follow and purchase new products primarily focus on two metrics: camera and performance. That is why now almost all manufacturers rushed into the power race, sometimes putting forward devices with simply incredible (but often unnecessary characteristics).

If we take the Meizu M9 Note against this global background, then there is simply nothing to say about it. There are no fabulous gigabytes of RAM, no outdated processors, everything here is chosen exactly as it should be in 2019. An excellent, proven eight-core Snapdragon 675 (2 × 2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6 × 1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver) paired with an Adreno 612 graphics processor (quite energy efficient compared to previous models) and 4 GB of RAM (which at the moment it will be enough with a head and even a small margin of safety will remain for games at medium graphics settings) plus 64 GB of internal memory for storing files. This bundle is one of the best for those looking for a budget smartphone with high-quality hardware - nothing more with a full set of all the necessary characteristics.

Vault

Creating models with different amounts of internal memory is perhaps one of the best decisions of smartphone manufacturers, because the standard 64 GB is not suitable for everyone. However, it seems that the Meizu M9 Note will not be able to provide its future buyers with such a choice, settling on a single configuration with 64 GB of ROM.

However, I am glad that the engineers of the Middle Kingdom still thought about their customers and left a slot for expansion with microSD cards.

operating system

Recently, software updates have come out with enviable consistency and it is quite logical that before buying each person tries to find a device with the most "fresh" OS. Here, the Meizu M9 Note is doing great, the owners are waiting for stock Android 9.0 Pie and subsequent updates (it should be borne in mind that updates for Meizu are released quite rarely or with a delay). On top of the operating system is the latest version of the Flyme shell, which boasts quite useful functionality.

Screen

If earlier there were many questions about the quality of displays, today there is more positive dynamics, when almost all new smartphones receive a good matrix. The M9 Note is no exception, it has a Full-HD + IPS display with a resolution of 1080 by 2244 pixels and measures 6.2 inches. On the whole, the device is quite comfortable and perfect for watching movies thanks to its large usable area and thin frames.

Autonomy

One of the main problems of budget phones is, of course, the battery life. And since the new Meizu has a filling quite suitable for games, the issue of autonomy is a separate item. In general, the device has a decent 3900 mAh battery, which is significantly larger than that of most competitors. True, it is not worth judging how much one battery charge will last only by dry numbers, it would be wiser to wait for the first tests from gamers and then decide which company is better to buy a smartphone under your own selection criteria.

Technologies, communication standards, dimensions

Everything that an ordinary smartphone does is indispensable for a modern gadget:

• Wireless technologies: Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, Bluetooth v5.0, LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps;
• Network and Internet: GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE;
• Navigation: A-GPS, GLONASS;
• Sensors: Fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, compass;
• Optional: USB 2.0, Type-C 1.0, Jack 3.5;
• Dimensions: 153.11x74.34x8.65 mm. Weight - 169.7 grams.

Outcome

To call the novelty from Meise a threat or even a "killer" Redmi Note 7 / Note 7 Pro is still premature. However, certain qualities and characteristics allow us to say that the company has decided to seriously rethink its position and made some conclusions.

And although you can't call the M9 Note an ideal smartphone right off the bat, certain points deserve attention. For example, an innovative 48 megapixel camera (perhaps this is a publicity stunt, but a really worthwhile attempt) or an attractive modern design combined with a harmoniously selected hardware can really give the new product a chance for commercial success and get into the rating of quality goods in 2019. The estimated price of the device is from 150 euros.

• Well matched characteristics;
• Cameras;
• Support for external flash memory;
• The presence of a mini jack 3.5 mm;
• Autonomy.

• The colors are inferior in quality to competitors;
• Price (too high for the budget segment).

Summing up, I would like to say that Meizu managed to create an interesting gadget - not a masterpiece, but a model that has good functionality and its own strengths. Of the minuses, it is worth highlighting a slightly overpriced, however, the device, despite its status, is excellent for both everyday use for its intended purpose (calls) and for entertainment (movies, games, music and photography), so fans of the brand can already look for where it is profitable buy a novelty.