Meizu m3 note vs QMobile Linq X70

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

  • Width

    Linq X70: 12.5 mm narrower

    m3 note:
    75.5 mm
    Linq X70:
    63 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Linq X70: 1.5 in smaller diagonal

    m3 note:
    5.5 in
    Linq X70:
    4 in
  • Chipset

    m3 note:
    Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)
    Linq X70:
    Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
  • Depth

    m3 note: 0.8 mm thinner

    m3 note:
    8.2 mm
    Linq X70:
    9 mm
  • Height

    Linq X70: 25.6 mm shorter

    m3 note:
    153.6 mm
    Linq X70:
    128 mm
  • Release year

    m3 note:
    2016
    Linq X70:
    2015

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

  1. 1. m3 note

    Height:
    153.6 mm +25.6 mm versus Linq X70
    Width:
    75.5 mm +12.5 mm versus Linq X70
    Depth:
    8.2 mm
    Weight:
    163 g
  2. 2. Linq X70

    Height:
    128 mm
    Width:
    63 mm
    Depth:
    9 mm +0.8 mm versus m3 note
    Weight:
    Unknown

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

  1. 1. m3 note

    Screen diagonal:
    5.5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    83.4 cm²
  2. 2. Linq X70

    Screen diagonal:
    4 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    4:3
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    49.5 cm²

m3 note has approximately 68.3% more rectangular screen area than Linq X70.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for m3 note, Linq X70, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storagem3 noteLinq X70
8 GB Unknown 1 GB RAM
m3 note: Original memory entry

32 GB · 3 GB RAM 16 GB · 2 GB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. m3 note

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

2. Linq X70

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 32 GB

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. m3 note

    4100 mAh

    +2600 mAh versus Linq X70

  2. 2. Linq X70

    1500 mAh

Specifications

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1. m3 note2. Linq X70

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for m3 note, Linq X70.
Specificationm3 noteLinq X70
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 153.6 Х 75.5 Х 8.2 mm
  • 128 Х 63 Х 9 mm
Weight
  • 163 g
  • 0 g
Technology
  • LTPS IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5.5" inch
  • 4" inch
Screen resolution
  • 1080 x 1920 px
  • 480 x 640 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 32 GB
  • 3 GB RAM 16 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
  • 8 GB
  • 1 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
  • microSD
  • up to 32 GB
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 4100 mAh
  • Non-removable
  • 1500 mAh
  • Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 5.1 (Lollipop); Flyme UI
  • Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Chipset
  • Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)
  • Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for m3 note, Linq X70.
Specificationm3 noteLinq X70
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 256K
Screen area
  • 82.6 cm2
  • 49.5 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 4:3 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 71.2%
  • 61.4%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 403 PPI
  • 200 PPI
Screen protection
  • Dinorex T2X-1 scratch/shock resistant glass
Unknown
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for m3 note, Linq X70.
Specificationm3 noteLinq X70
Rear camera, main
  • 13 MP
  • Single
  • 5 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 13 MP
  • PDAF
  • f/2.2
  • 5 MP
Functions
  • Dual-LED dual-tone flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
  • LED flash
  • panorama
  • HDR
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 0.3 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 5 MP
  • f/2.0
  • VGA
Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for m3 note, Linq X70.
Specificationm3 noteLinq X70
Processor CPU
  • Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
  • Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Graphics processor GPU
  • Mali-T860MP2
  • Mali-400MP2
GeekBench 4 Single Core *
  • 720
Unknown
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *
  • 2378
Unknown
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *
  • 1542
Unknown
General specs
General specs — specifications for m3 note, Linq X70.
Specificationm3 noteLinq X70
Release date
  • 2016
  • April
  • 2015
  • February
Colors
  • Gray
  • White
  • Gold
  • Black
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 180 EUR
  • 90 EUR
Battery life Unknown
  • Stand by time- Up to 390 h (2G) / Up to 320 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 16 h (2G) / Up to 7 h (3G)
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for m3 note, Linq X70.
Specificationm3 noteLinq X70
SIM card
  • Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Dual SIM
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 TD-SCDMA -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 3(1800)
  • 7(2600)
  • 38(2600)
  • 39(1900)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500)
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
Speed
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
  • HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
  • dual-band
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB Host
  • microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for m3 note, Linq X70.
Specificationm3 noteLinq X70
Radio
  • No
  • FM radio
Others
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Unknown
Other features
Other features — specifications for m3 note, Linq X70.
Specificationm3 noteLinq X70
Dop
  • Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass - Also known as Meizu Blue Charm Note3
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • proximity