Xiaomi is known for releasing best sellers. The Redmi Note series has always had an ardent fan following, thanks to its extremely value for money profile, giving the best hardware at the lowest price. But Xiaomi’s best sellers often have a less popular competition from Meizu. While it doesn’t look like this year’s Meizu E3 will overthrow Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 5 (Chinese Ver.), the former could be better than the Redmi model in some areas, especially in the camera department. On paper, the specs of the device looks pretty impressive, hence we decided to pit the Chinese Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Meizu E3 to check out which one does a better job at capturing shots in different lighting situations.

In this article, we will compare the two cameras in detail, so we’ll pick out a few samples and talk about each one side by side. This way, you know which one does better in which department. So make sure to read the entire article to know the camera performance of both the handsets.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro vs Meizu E3 Camera: Daylight Performance

In general, both have pretty good cameras for its price. So, daylight photos are going to come out well. On paper, you might think that the 12MP + 20MP sensor on the Meizu E3 might perform better than the 12MP+5MP sensors on the Redmi Note 5 (China). However that’s not really the case in real life, especially in daylight.

Both phones manage to capture good quality pictures with decent levels of detail. However, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5’s camera has a wider dynamic range and it makes many of the samples look better than the ones from the Meizu model. Take the example of the samples down below.

MEizu E3 Camera Sample

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Cam Sample

In this sample, the Meizu E3 manages to capture better colors which result in bluer blues and greener greens. Having said that, the dynamic range of the Redmi Note 5 is better and it makes this sample from the Xiaomi model look slightly better than the Meizu one. Clearly, the darker areas in the image look better on the RN5’s sample.

Note that in the areas where there’s ample sunlight, Meizu captures better details. For example, just zoom into the building in the background and check out the outlines of the air conditioning. The Meizu E3 has managed to capture those areas with better detail. However, overall, I like Redmi Note 5 Pro’s sample here because of its wider dynamic range.

In another example, where the dynamic range wasn’t put to test, both managed to do quite well, but Meizu was a bit better in terms of capturing intricate details. For example, in the image of the toy gun below, the Meizu E3 captured slightly better details, which makes its sample look better than the one from the RN5. Just zoom into the image and you’d see the slight difference in the quality.

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Redmi Note 5 Cam Sample 01

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Meizu E3 Camera: Portrait Mode

Portrait mode on both the phones are good, but RN5 seems to be slightly better in this department. We found the Meizu E3’s camera to capture brighter portraits but this makes the colors look washed out at times. On the other hand, the portraits from the RN5 look richer with better blur and focus. Just check out the below samples and you’d know what I’m trying to explain here.

Meizu E3 Portrait Mode 01

Redmi Note 5 Portrait Mode 01

Meizu E3 Portrait Mode 02

Redmi Note 5 Portrait Mode 02

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Meizu E3 Camera: Low Light Performance

This is really where Meizu’s camera shines. On most occasions, Meizu E3 managed to capture more saturated samples with less noise. Colors pop out much better than the samples from the RN5 as they look a bit washed out.

For example, let’s consider two cases here.

MEizu E3 Low Light Sample 01

Redmi note 5 Low Light Sample

In the sample of the flower vase above, you can see that the Meizu E3’s sample looks more saturated which makes the yellow background pop out well. We do find the E3 to be a bit nosier than the RN5’s sample but it compensates that with better details. For example, you can see that the flower buds in the sample have better details on the Meizu E3’s sample. So, despite the slightly higher noise, the E3’s sample looks more detailed. Overall, I find the E3’s sample to be better than the one from the RN5.

Meizu E3 Night Cam Sample

Redmi Note 5 Night Cam Sample

Let’s take another example and this time at night. The image of the parking lot from the RN5 looks brighter but it comes at the cost of lesser details. On the other hand, the E3’s sample looks richer with better colors and higher details. Just take a look at the cars on the right side of the sample under the street light. E3’s sample shows better details on the cars as compared to RN5. Also, the blacks on the RN5 look a bit washed out. So, E3’s sample looks richer and better than the Redmi Note 5.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Meizu E3 Camera: Conclusion

To conclude, it looks like the Redmi Note 5 does well in daylight and portrait shots. Meizu E3 is also pretty good, but the RN5 might have a slight advantage in many cases due to its wider dynamic range. Things get better with E3 when the sunlight is not that strong, like in the case of the sample of the pink flowers below.

As the light goes down, Meizu E3’s camera starts to shine. In general, the phone manages to capture richer photos with better details. So, when it comes to low light photography, it’s definitely better than Redmi Note 5’s 12MP+5MP dual camera setup at the back.

Pink flowers – Meizu E3 Camera Sample

Pink flowers – Xiaomi RN5 Camera Sample

In short, both the cameras are pretty good. But if you want better low light shots, make sure to spend a little more and get the Meizu E3. However, that’s the only real advantage of the E3’s camera. If low light photography isn’t your primary concern, I would personally go with the RN5 as its camera is pretty good, is cheaper and has a larger battery too.

You can check out our Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro vs Meizu E3 comparison for checking which one does better in other departments.

You can check out all the original samples of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (China) vs Meizu E3 camera comparison from here.

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Nubia Z18 Mini and Meizu E3 are powerful and attractive midrange phones and if you purchase one of them you will bring home a device with great performance at a modest price. Unfortunately, these devices can actually be ordered in Asia only, so if you are from Europe or the U.S. you can only import them. But if you are from China they are among the most convenient handsets you can actually find in the market, and this is a Nubia Z18 Mini vs Meizu E3 specs comparison in which will try to let you know which one is the best for you according to your specific needs.

Nubia Z18 Mini vs Meizu E3

If you are looking for the most beautiful smartphone, then you have to choose Nubia Z18 Mini. Its design is amazing thanks to its glass back creating suggestive light waves and its aluminum frame. Meizu E3 is a full metal device with anonymous aesthetics and, even though it is more solid and resistant than its opponent, it is far from having the best design. Nubia Z18 Mini also has a higher screen-to-body ratio and smaller dimensions. The Nubia mid-ranger wins even when it comes to hardware, as it has a more powerful chipset. But do not expect a huge difference in performance as they both have 6 GB of RAM and their processors are not much different.

Even the cameras should offer a similar photo quality. While Nubia Z18 Mini has a brighter aperture, its opponent has dual pixel technology which allows for a better autofocus. The batteries are similar as well (3360 mAh vs 3450 mAh), so we do not expect a big difference in terms battery life. Meizu E3 is the only one to support the mCharge 3.0 technology which can make the battery charge up to 53 percent in just 30 minutes. In its base version, Nubia Z18 Mini costs about $286/€230, while Meizu E3 costs $233/€189. We would go for the Nubia Z18 Mini due to its better design and its more powerful SoC, but Meizu E3 still remains a valid choice for every kind of user, and it is cheaper.

Nubia Z18 Mini vs Meizu E3: PROS and CONS

Nubia Z18 Mini

PRO

• Better hardware
• More compact design
• Good price
• Awesome design

CONS

• Limited availability

Meizu E3

PRO

• Bigger display
• Good cameras
• Solid build quality
• Good price

CONS

• Limited availability

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Besides the standard version which is actually available to purchase in Chinese stores, Meizu has also released a special and Limited edition of the E3. It is known as Meizu E3 J-20 Collectors Edition and it is dedicated to the J-20 fighter jet. It is a version which distinguishes from the original E3 for its zinc alloy chassis and a special customization dedicated to J-20 on the whole backplate. The box is customized as well, and in the software, you can find a customized Flyme user interface.

Besides the customized design and box, Meizu E3 J-20 Collectors Edition comes with a memorial card, a customized protective case and a J-20-reminiscent SIM-eject pin. The special edition has been officially launched in the market on April 9 and the company will be selling only 2,000 units of it. Today, we can show the first hands-on photos of the E3 J-20 and its official accessories. You can see everything we described above, from the box to all its content, in the images below. The specs sheet of Meizu E3 J-20 Collectors Edition is exactly the same as the standard version. It features a 5.99-inch display with the LTPS IPS technology, an 18:9 aspect ratio and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. The panel supports up to 85 percent NTSC color gamut.

Under the hood, there is an octa-core Snapdragon 636 chipset by Qualcomm, that is exactly the same as Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro. Indeed, the E3 can be considered in China as one of the main competitors of the latest Xiaomi midranger. The Collectors Edition is available in two configurations: one with 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage and another with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB ROM. The first configuration has a price tag of 1,999 Yuan in China, which roughly translates into $315, while the most powerful variant costs 2,499 Yuan, that is equivalent to about $395. The rear side houses a 12 + 20 MP dual camera with 2.5x lossless zoom, while the battery is of 3360 mAh capacity.

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These days, the mid-range smartphones sector can be divided in two categories: midrangers and the upper midrangers. The former are devices which are mostly focused on affordability (an example is the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus), while the latter section usually feature handsets which boast some high-end features but they are not real flagships and they cost a bit more than normal midrangers (e.g. Oppo R15 and Vivo X21).

The new Vivo V9 and Meizu E3 are two devices which I would place exactly in the middle of these two categories, so they have an incredible quality-price ratio. But which of these device are worth buying in 2018? This is a Vivo V9 vs Meizu E3 comparison that will help you to decide.

Vivo V9 vs Meizu E3

Among these devices, Vivo V9 is definitely the one with the best design, but I’m sure some may prefer the E3 over V9. Both have a full metal unibody design, but Vivo V9 has a tri-bezel-less front panel with an incredibly high screen-to-body ratio (85.2 percent) and an iPhone X-like notch. Meizu E3 is a classic 18:9 device, but its display should offer a better viewing quality thanks to its LTPS LCD technology and up to 85 percent NTSC color gamut.

Meizu E3 also has better hardware components: under the hood, it sports an octa-core Snapdragon 636 SoC which is newer, paired with 6 GB of RAM, so it is way more powerful than Vivo V9 and its Snapdragon 626 + 4 GB RAM configuration. When it comes to the camera department, Vivo V9 wins. Even though its 16 + 5 MP rear dual camera may not be at the same level as the 12 MP dual camera of the Meizu E3 with 2.5x lossless zoom, the 24 MP selfie camera makes the V9 a camera phone which is a lot more interesting than its opponent.

READ MORE: Vivo X21 Launched In China, Packs 6.28-Inch Display, Snapdragon 660 SoC And 6GB RAM

It also supports AI which can recognize the age, sex, skin tone, and lighting conditions when the user is about to shoot a selfie. Given that there are still no camera samples of these handsets, we still cannot tell you which one is better when it comes to rear cameras. The batteries of these phones have similar capacities and, given that both the chipsets are really power-efficient, we guess that the (long!) battery lives on a single charge will be similar as well. But Meizu E3 features an advanced fast charging technology called mCharge 3.0 which makes the battery reach 53% of charge in just 30 minutes.

Meizu E3 has been launched in China with a price tag of about $285/€231, while Vivo V9’s price in India is Rs. 22,990 (~$354). While Vivo V9 is a more interesting phone for photos and aesthetics, Meizu E3 looks a better handset for rest of the features. If not for the limited availability, the E3 would have made for a great buy at just $285 as compared to the V9.

Which one would you pick?

Vivo V9 vs Meizu E3: PRO and CONS

Vivo V9

PRO

• Amazing selfie camera
• AI-driven features
• Efficient chipset
• Android Oreo out of the box
• Nice design

CONS

• Limited availability
• Pricier than E3

Meizu E3

PRO

• Great hardware
• Good display
• Fast charging
• Nice camera

CONS

• Still Nougat
• China exclusive

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Meizu has just announced its second phone with a Qualcomm SoC which could be one of the best-sellers of 2018. This midrange looks like a perfect rival of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, the new affordable Xiaomi handset which already had huge success in Asia. Will Meizu be able to compete with Xiaomi this year or Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro will be the best phone to purchase at an affordable price like its predecessor? Through this specs comparison we will try to understand which is the best among Meizu E3 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, and which has the best value for money.

Meizu E3 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is the cheaper alternative, while the Meizu E3 is the most expensive one, but their specs sheet are far from being different. The two devices have exactly the same screen size and resolution, with Meizu E3 being a bit more compact. Both have the powerful and power-efficient Snapdragon 636 SoC, but Meizu E3 comes with 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB while its opponent has 6 GB RAM and just 64 GB of internal storage in its most expensive configuration. Given that Meizu E3 has just been made official, there is still no way to test its camera performances, but on the paper it seems a more interesting camera phone with its 12 + 20 MP dual camera which has a bright f/1.9 aperture and supports 2.5x lossless zoom. The display also seems better on the Meizu E3 with its LTPS technology and up to 85 NTSC color gamut.

On the other hand, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro has a potentially better selfie camera with a 20 MP resolution, and also a much bigger battery (3360 mAh vs 4000 mAh). So, the Redmi Note 5 Pro will probably shoot better selfies and it will last much more on a single charge, even though Meizu E3 will still offer a great battery life due to its power-efficient chipset. Meizu E3 will charge a lot faster thanks to its lower battery capacity and the mCharge 3.0 technology which is able to reach 53% of charge in just 30 minutes.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is priced about $218 in its 4/64 GB configuration and about $265 in the 6/128 GB, while Meizu E3 costs $315 in the 6/64 GB version and $395 in its 6/128 GB variant. Note that these are the Indian prices, the handset are not in the global market yet. With the actual prices, you would better go for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro for its higher value for money, unless you care a lot about the main camera department. But this does not mean that the E3 is a worse device.

Meizu E3 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro: PRO and CONS

Meizu E3

PRO

• More compact design
• 6 GB RAM and up to 128 GB storage
• Very fast charging
• Potentially better rear camera
• Better display

CONS

• Higher price

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

PRO

• Affordable price
• Monster battery
• Good selfie camera

CONS

• Nothing special to say

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Earlier today, Meizu held a launch event where it announced the Meizu E3 and Kumamon Travel Set. While promotional images do a good job of making a product look stunning, one still yearns for live photos. Below are a bunch of pictures of the phone and the travel set.

The Meizu E3 is shown in black, blue, and gold in the photos below and it is easy to see the one that stands out. The antenna lines are more visible on the gold and blue variants compared to the black unit. Also, the dual rear cameras are slightly raised. So it is best you get a case that has the camera cut-out raised high enough to keep the glass covering the camera from scratches.

There is no branding whatsoever on the front side of the device. So if you slap a case on this phone, no one is going to be able to tell who the manufacturer is. On the blue and back variant, the bezels are black but are white in the gold variant.

The bottom of the phone is home to a 3.5mm audio jack, USB-C port, and speaker grille. The primary microphone is also at the bottom and there are two screws flanking the USB port on each side.

The volume rocker is separated into two individual buttons and are on the left of the phone. The power button which is a striking red on the blue variant sits above the fingerprint scanner.

The J-20 Limited Edition also makes an appearance and stuns as well. The lines on the back are unique unlike any other phone we have seen before. The J-20 is written in army font and there is an image of the fighter jet just above Meizu’s branding.

The phone also comes with custom wallpapers, icons, and a special retail box and hard case. There are also memorial cards and a custom SIM ejector.

Irrespective of the variant you choose, you should be satisfied as they all look well made.

READ MORE: Meizu 16 Series to Debut Around August, Reveals Meizu Founder

There are also photos of the Kumamon Travel Set. They do look good and even the red suitcase which is not yet on sale makes an appearance.

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After months of leaks, Meizu has finally launched the Meizu E3 upper mid-range phone through an unveil event in China. It is fully loaded with impressive specs like 18:9 display, Snapdragon 636 chipset, 6 GB of RAM, stellar dual rear cameras and 20W fast charging.

Design, Display and Performance

The Meizu E3 features a metal unibody design that measures 156.8 x 75 x 7.6 mm and it weighs 160 grams. The antenna bands can be seen running along the top and bottom edges of the back panel. Like the Meizu M6S, the Meizu E3 also features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner that is present as a depression on the right edge of the phone. The Power key is also located above the fingerprint scanner while the volume rocker is placed on the left side of the E3.

The Meizu E3 features a 5.99-inch LTPS In-Cell display that offers Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9. It supports up to 85 percent NTSC color gamut.

The 14nm Snapdragon 636 chipset powers the Meizu E3 along with 6 GB of LPDRR4X. The handset comes in two storage sizes such as 64 GB and 128 GB. It is fueled by a 3,360mAh battery that will allow its users to enjoy 6 hours of online video, 86 hour of video play back and continuous gaming for nearly 6 hours. The cold mCharge technology that offers 20W fast charging ensures that the temperature remains low while charging the Meizu E3 rapidly. It allows the handset to gain 53 percent of battery power in 30 minutes.

Cameras and Other Features

The vertically stacked dual rear cameras include dual pixel autofocus f/1.9 aperture 12-megapixel Sony IMX362 that has pixel size of 1.4micron as the primary sensor and f/2.6 aperture 20-megapixel Sony IMX350 as the secondary sensor. Both the lenses are protected by sapphire glass. The dual rear cameras are enabled with features like dual-LED flash, 1.8x optical zoom and 2.5x loseless zoom.

It is equipped with a selfie snapper of f/2.0 aperture 8-megapixel. With ArcSoft algorithm, the Meizu E3’s front camera can optimize the skin tone while capturing selfie shots. The front camera also supports facial recognition feature.

The side-mounted fingerprint scanner can unlock the phone in just 0.2 seconds. It also features the Super mBack button that brings support for gestures for accessing home screen, Back function and recently used apps.

The Meizu E3 is preinstalled with Flyme 7 OS, a customized version of Android 7.1.1 Nougat. It brings along includes OneMind AI and game mode 2.0. The other features of the Meizu E3 include X12 LTE modem for high-speed 4G connectivity, Bluetooth 5.0. USB-C, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac, 4G VoLTE, GLONASS, GPS and A-GPS.

Different Variants, Pricing and Availability

The 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM Meizu E3 variant is priced at 1,799 Yuan (~$285) whereas the higher model featuring 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM has a price tag of 1,999 Yuan (~$315). It will be available in color options like blue, black and gold. The blue variant has a distinctive red colored Power key. Meizu is also selling a variety of Kumamon accessories for the Meizu E3. The entire set of accessories can be availed for 599 Yuan (~$95).

Named after J-20 fighter jet, the Meizu E3 J-20 Collector’s Edition is a customized limited edition that features a sophisticated zinc alloy chassis. It will be also available in two models. The base model featuring 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM is priced at 1,999 Yuan (~$315) whereas the higher variant having 128 GB storage + 6 GB RAM costs at 2,499 Yuan (~$395). Meizu will be selling only 2,000 units of the Meizu E3 J-20 starting from April 9. It comes with a customized J-20 case, a memorial card and SIM-eject pin.

The reservations of the Meizu E3 will begin today in China at 4 PM on platforms like Meizu’s online store, TMall, JD and Suning. The official sales of the Meizu E3 will begin across these e-commerce sites as well as some more from March 31. Some of the buyers of the Meizu E3 who find out something hidden in the game will be provided with an exclusive gift package of “Wilderness Action” game goodies when they purchase the phone on March 31.

What do you think about the Meizu E3’s specs and features? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Last week, a report surfaced online that the upcoming Meizu E3 will be powered by the Snapdragon 636 mobile platform. AnTuTu just verified that news is accurate.

The Meizu E3 has been benchmarked and it not only reveals the processor but also some other features.

The Meizu E3 runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat. It is powered by the Snapdragon 636 with an Adreno 509 GPU. It also packs 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. AnTuTu also confirms the 5.99” display has a 2160 x 1080 resolution.

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 636 and the 6GB of RAM sees the Meizu E3 score 112478 points on the benchmarking site.

READ MORE: Schematics of Meizu’s Under Display Fingerprint Patent Leaked

The phone already appeared on TENAA about a month ago, revealing most of the specs. In addition to the above mentioned specs, it will have a 3300mAh battery, dual rear cameras (12MP + 20MP) which Meizu’s VP, Li Nan says is better than that of the Meizu M6 Note. It will also have an 8MP selfie camera and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Meizu plans to take on Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 5 with the E3.

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Meizu will be announcing the Meizu E3 smartphone on March 21. Leaked hands-on of the gold and black variants of the Meizu E3 have appeared on Weibo. These images show the entire front and rear design of the Meizu E3. Also, a leaked photo showing the pre-sale price of the phone has also appeared on the Chinese microblogging site. It reveals that the E3 may be coming with a costlier pricing compared to the predecessor Meizu E2 phone.

As it can be seen in the below images, the Meizu E3 seems to be wearing a metal unibody design with matte finish. The vertically arranged dual rear cameras are placed on the top-left corner of the rear panel. The “mblu by Meizu” branding that was seen in previously leaked photos are not present on the new images.  The upper and lower edges of the phone feature the antenna bands.

The right edge of the phone features a Power key at the top followed by a depression for the side-mounted fingerprint reader. The volume rocker is placed on the left edge of the phone. The frontside of the Meizu E3 is mostly occupied by the 18:9 aspect ratio display. The upper bezel of the phone houses a selfie camera, an earpiece and some other sensors.

A recent report had claimed that the 32 GB and 128 GB storage models of the Meizu E3 would be respectively priced at 1,499 Yuan and 1,799 Yuan. However, a leaked photo showing the pre-sale price of the phone reveals that the Meizu E3 will be costing 2,299 Yuan (~$363). Interestingly, early rumors had claimed that the handset will be available with the same pricing. It appears quite expensive compared to the 1,299 Yuan (~$205) pricing of Meizu E2.

The Meizu E3 is expected to arrive with Snapdragon 636 chipset and 6 GB of RAM like China’s Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. The Note 5 highest configuration model featuring 6 GB RAM and 64 GB of storage carries a pricing of 1,699 Yuan (~$268) which is quite low than the Meizu E3’s 2,299 Yuan (~$363).

Read More: Schematics of Meizu’s Under Display Fingerprint Patent Leaked

The E3 is pegged to feature a 5.99-inch display that will produce FHD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels along with an aspect ratio of 18:9. It may arrive with 20-megapixel + 12-megapixel dual rear cameras that may include the Sony IMX363 sensor. Its 32 GB model and 128 GB storage models may respectively feature 4 GB and 6 GB of RAM. It may house a selfie camera of 8-megapixel. A 3,300mAh battery coupled with 20W fast charging may power the phone. The company is also expected to launch Meizu E3 Special Kumamon Bear Edition on March 21.

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Meizu E3 will be officially announced on March 21, but we already know how the phone will be thanks to latest leaks. Now, the first hands-on video has surfaced online, and it confirms the design that we saw in the previously leaked images. In the video which comes from China, the host seems to be comparing the upcoming midrange with the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus. Even though the price may be the only advantage of the E3 over its opponent.

Their dimensions do not seem to be so different: indeed, the device is tipped to come with a 5.99-inch display, while Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus has a slightly bigger panel with a 6-inch size. Meizu E3 appears with a full metal unibody design just like most of the actual midrangers in the market. On the rear side, it sports a dual camera setup in a vertical configuration which reminds of iPhone X. Under the sensors, there is a LED flash, but there is no fingerprint reader on the rear side because it will be side-mounted on the power key like Meizu M6s. According to previous reports, the handset might come in two variants: E3 G and E3 P, dedicated to gaming and photography, respectively.

Meizu E3 has already been certified by TENAA with an 18:9 aspect ratio and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. It should be launched in more than one configuration with 4 or 6 GB of RAM and 32 or 128 GB depending on the variant. The dual rear camera will have resolutions of 12 and 20 MP, while the single front camera will have an 8 MP resolution. The latest rumors suggest that this phone may be powered by the Snapdragon 636 SoC, so Meizu E3 may be the second smartphone by the company to feature a chipset by Qualcomm after the M6 Note launched in 2017 with Snapdragon 625.

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Meizu will be launching the Meizu E3 mid-range phone on March 21 in Beijing, China. The entire specifications of the smartphone have been revealed through its TENAA listing. Recent reports have suggested that it will be arriving as Redmi Note 5 killer phone in China since it will be packed with similar specs. Today, the rumor mill has revealed the pricing and specs of the Meizu E3 phone.

Leaked information that surfaced in the previous month had claimed that the Meizu E3 would be arriving in the market with a starting price of 1,799 Yuan. New information that has emerged today states that the Meizu E3 variant that comprises of 32 GB of inbuilt storage and 4 GB of RAM will be carrying a price tag of 1,499 Yuan (~$233). It also states that there will be another model featuring 128 GB of storage and 6 GB of RAM. It will be priced at 1,999 Yuan (~$316). However, the report does not contain any information on whether there will be 64 GB storage model for Meizu E3.

According to the TENAA listing of the Meizu E3, it features 5.99-inch display that will produce Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. It will be offering an aspect ratio of 18:9. The Meizu E3 will arrive with a selfie camera of 8-megapixel. The back panel of the features a dual camera setup that includes a 12-megapixel sensor and a 20-megapixel sensor.

One of these sensors could be the Sony IMX363, claims the new report. It is the very same camera sensor that is available on the ASUS ZenFone 5 and 5Z smartphones that were unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 event in the previous month. Also, it is the same camera sensor that is expected to be available on the Mi MIX 2S that is launching on March 27. Today’s report also states that the Meizu E3 will be driven by Snapdragon 636, the SoC that is found under the hood of the Redmi Note 5. Its 3,300mAh battery is rumored to be arrive with support for 20W fast charging.

Read More: Meizu E3 Kumamon Bear Customized Edition Confirmed, Also Launching March 21

One of the unique features of the Meizu E3 is that it will be fitted with a side-mounted fingerprint reader like the Meizu 6S that was launched earlier in this year. A recent report had revealed that the Meizu E3 will be available in color choices like Black, Blue and Gold.

Do you think that the Meizu E3 will turn out to be a better phone than the Redmi Note 5 that is launching on March 16? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Last week a sketchy picture of a Meizu smartphone having the Kumamon Bear drawn on the rear cover emerged and the model was rumoured as launching alongside the standard Meizu E3 version. Now, that rumour has gotten some confirmation as Meizu has released a poster which strongly suggests the Meizu E3 Kumamon Bear Customized Edition would be launched on March 21.

Kumamon is a popular mascot created by the government of Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. It was created in 2010 for a campaign kickstarted to draw tourists to the region after the opening of a new rail line. Kumamon subsequently became nationally popular, and in late 2011, was voted top in a nationwide competition of mascots. The bear mascot is also a very popular icon in China and other Asian countries. Kumamon has also been a money spinner as a result of merchandising revenue.  The government of Kumamoto in January this year announced moves to allow foreign companies use the bear’s image rights on their products and that is what Meizu seems to be doing. Also, it is 8 years since the mascot was first unveiled. So the Meizu E3 Kumamon edition could be to celebrate its 8th anniversary.

Read More: Meizu E3 Camera Sample Shows That It Will Have Better CMOS Sensor Than M6 Note

The poster which was spotted on Meizu’s Blue Charm official Weibo poster is designed using the three colours, White, Black and Red with which the bear is usually designed. It also contains an image which looks like a caricature of the mascot. Most of the comments on the page suggest this is the Kumamon custom edition of the E3 and Meizu Blue Charm also confirmed that the comments are correct. We expect this version to come with the same specifications as the standard edition. The difference may likely just be the Kumamon mascot’s design on the back casing and perhaps in the theme.

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Last week, Lenovo Group VP had teased that that the upcoming Lenovo S5 phone would be a worthy competitor for the Xiaomi’s forthcoming Redmi Note 5 mid-range phone. Meizu has recently confirmed that it will be holding a launch event in Beijing on March 21 to announce the Meizu E3 smartphone. Fresh information reveals that the Meizu E3 will be also a Redmi Note 5 killer phone as it is speculated to include Snapdragon 636 chipset, 6 GB of RAM and Sony IMX363 sensor.

Last month, Xiaomi had unveiled the Redmi Note 5 Pro smartphone in India. It is the first Redmi Note phone to feature 6 GB of RAM. Moreover, it is also the first phone ever to be fueled by Snapdragon 636 SoC. Xiaomi has recently confirmed that the Redmi Note 5 that is debuting on March 16 in China will be powered by Snapdragon 636 and 6 GB of RAM. This is clear indication from the company that the Redmi Note 5 Pro that was launched in India could be heading to China as the Redmi Note 5 phone.

The Snapdragon 636 chipset that powers the Redmi Note 5 Pro includes a 1.8 GHz octa-core processor. The TENAA listing of the Meizu E3 has revealed that it is also fueled by 1.8 GHz octa-core processor. Fresh information suggests that the Meizu E3 will be also equipped with Snapdragon 636 SoC. It will be a Redmi Note 5 killer as it also expected to arrive with 6 GB of RAM like the Redmi Note 5 Pro.

The TENAA certification of the Meizu E3 has revealed that it will be equipped with a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display that supports Full HD+ resolution. The handset will be powered by a 3,300mAh battery.

Apart from 6 GB RAM option, the Meizu E3 will be also available in 4 GB RAM variant. The handset is also expected to be available in 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB storage choices. It will be arriving with a microSD card slot. The below render of the phone shows it will be equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

The Android 7.1.1 Nougat will be available pre-installed on the Meizu E3. It will be arriving with a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel. The back panel of the phone will be fitted with 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup.

As far as the camera prowess is concerned, Meizu Li Nan had recently claimed on Weibo that the camera of the Meizu E3 will be better than Meizu Note 6. He had also shared a same image of the photo that was snapped using the Meizu E3’s dual rear cameras.

Read More: Meizu E3 Special Kumamon Bear Edition Spotted, May Also Launch On March 21

The Meizu Note 6’s dual camera setup comprises of Sony IMX362 and Samsung 2L7 sensors. Leaked information reveals that the Sony IMX363 that is available on the ASUS ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 5Z smartphones will be arriving on the Meizu E3 phone.

Rumors are rife that the Meizu E3 will be coming with a 2,299 Yuan (~$363). According to its TENAA certification, the handset is expected to arrive in Champagne Gold, Obsidian Black and Dark Blue.

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The picture of a customised Meizu E3 Kumamon Bear edition has surfaced online. As shown in the image below, the upcoming customised version comes with the drawing of the Kumamon bear and its name at the back. The device also comes with a black paint job.

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Next week will see the launch of the China version of the Redmi Note 5 which is billed to launch on March 16. China’s Redmi Note 5 is said to be the same as the Snapdragon 636-powered Redmi Note 5 Pro which was launched in India last month. A recent Weibo message by Lei confirmed the presence of a Snapdragon 636 processor on the device and even went further to hint that the device will have a 6GB RAM version. Xiaomi’s President Lin Bin had earlier hinted of a camera surprise on the device.

One major question that would be bugging the minds of fans is what price point the device would adopt considering the improved features touted to be onboard. A leaked document has revealed the likely price of the Redmi Note 5 China Edition and it is cheap! The Redmi Note 5 is quoted with a 1,499 Yuan (~$236) price tag which is very close to the RS 13,999 (1,400 Yuan) price tag its contemporary, the Redmi Note 5 Pro (4GB + 64GB) adopted when it launched in India. But the surprise here is that this price is for the 6GB + 64GB version! Isn’t that amazing if it turns out to be true?

Apart from the price, the sheet also contains the specs of the device which includes a 5.99-inch display with 2160 x 1080p (FHD+) resolution. The device packs a dual camera setup at the back and the configuration is given as a 12MP + 20MP sensors while at the front there is a 16MP selfie shooter. The Redmi Note 5’s dual cameras are AI dual cameras while the front camera equally supports AI Beauty feature. This will be the first Redmi series model with such AI capabilities. Other specs include an SD 636 chip, 6GB of RAM, 64GB storage and a massive 4000mAh battery capacity. 

Read More: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 China Edition Will Support AI Smart Beauty Feature

In addition, the leaked sheet also contains the price of the Meizu E3 as well as its key specs. The Meizu E3 isn’t in the thousand Yuan category if we are to believe the leaked document. The device is listed with a 2,299 Yuan (~$363) price tag. It comes with a 5.99-inch display with a 1080p resolution which should be an FHD+ resolution. The device will be available in 4GB and 6GB RAM variants while there will be 32GB, 64GB and 128GB storage versions. We believe the listed price would be for the topmost 6GB + 128GB variant. Further, the Meizu E3 will be powered by a MediaTek Helio P60 chip and will get its juice from a 3300mAh battery. The E3 is equally a dual-camera phone configured as 12MP + 20MP while for selfies, there is an 8MP sensor.

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Meizu will be launching the Meizu E3 mid-range phone on March 21. The company is also expected to launch Meizu 15 series soon after the launch of Meizu E3. The Meizu 15 lineup that includes Meizu 15, Meizu 15 Plus and Meizu 15 Lite will be unveiled in celebration of the 15th anniversary of the company. All the family members of the Meizu 15 have received 3C certification and their key specs have also surfaced.

The three family members of the Meizu 15 series with model numbers M891, M881 and M712 has received certification from China Compulsory Certification (3C) in China. The 3C certification is a mandatory product approval system in China that supervises over charger rates for smartphones.

The 3C certification of Meizu M881 and M891 reveals that they carry support for 24W fast charging and a new UP1220S charger. It is speculated that the Meizu M891 and M881 model numbers respectively belong to Meizu 15 and Meizu 15 Plus. The M712 that is enabled with 18W fast charging could be arriving in the market as Meizu 15 Lite.

The Chinese manufacturer has officially confirmed that the Meizu 15 will be powered by Snapdragon 660 and the Meizu 15 Plus will be arriving with Samsung’s Exynos 8895 chipset. The Samsung SoC can be found under the hood of flagship phones like the Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S8+ and Galaxy S8. It is speculated that the Snapdragon 636 chipset will be powering the Meizu 15 Lite.

The Meizu 15 series will be arriving with 18:9 aspect ratio supporting display. Like the Meizu M6s and the upcoming Meizu E3, the Meizu 15 family members will be equipped with side-mounted fingerprint reader.

According to a Japanese publication, the Meizu 15, 15 Plus and 15 Lite phones have appeared on official Android site. It has revealed that the Meizu 15 will be coming with 5.5-inch display (probably AMOLED), 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB and 128 GB internal storage options and Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS.

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The Meizu 15 Plus will be featuring 6-inch AMOLED display, 6 GB of RAM, 64 GB and 128 GB storage options and Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS. The Meizu 15 Lite will be arriving with a 5.5-inch display, 4 GB of RAM, 32 GB and 64 GB storage and Android 7.1.2 Nougat. The source claims that none of the Meizu 15 series support NFC. Previous reports have suggested speculated that the Meizu 15 series will be unveiled in China in April.

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Press invites for the Meizu E3 launch have just leaked: they highlight the date and the place of the event in which the new handset will be unveiled, as well as some key features. Besides the E3 moniker, the invite contains an image which shows a transition from a 1937 airplane to a 2018 airplane. It symbolizes the technologic progress made in the last years by the company and it makes us think that this phone will have something innovative. The invites hint at a full metal unibody design, and we already expected an aluminum design given that this device should be a mid-ranger.

Right after Sony switched to rear-mounted fingerprint reader on its latest line-up Xperia XA2 and XZ2, Meizu E3 should sport a side-mounted fingerprint reader instead, and its back cover should house a dual camera setup. As shown on the invites, the launch event will be held on March 21 at National Centre for the Performing Arts, in Beijing. It will be possible to sign in from 13:30 to 14:30 local time, while from 14:30 to 15:30 the company will officially announce the Meizu E3. From 15:30 until 16:30 it will be possible to try the new device.

According to previous rumors, Meizu may decide to release this phone in two different variants identified by the names Meizu E3 G and E3 P. The former could be a version dedicated to gaming, with a special Game Mode 2.0 in the software to enhance performance while playing games. If so, we expect to see a high-end SoC on this handset, but we still have no info on its chips. The second variant of the device is tipped to be dedicated to photography, as the P suggests. Indeed, according to the Senior Vice President Li Nan, Meizu E3 will be able to shoot better photos than the M6 Note.

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China-based smartphone manufacturer Meizu is gearing up to launch its new device — Meizu E3. The company recently announced that the phone will be launched on 21st March.

Now, ahead of the launch, Li Nan, Senior Vice President at Meizu, has uploaded a camera sample of the phone on Chinese microblogging platform Weibo. In the same post, he said that the Meizu E3 will come equipped with better CMOS than the one in Meizu M6 Note.

The camera sample image uploaded on Weibo showcases how good the camera quality is. The image is a portrait of a girl in a dark background with light falling on model’s face. This camera sample aims to showcase the dynamic range as well as color reproduction, sharpness and attention to details. Having seen this sample image, we are now looking forward to other sample images of this phone.

Along with the full-screen display, the smartphone industry is also focusing on improving the mobile camera experience for the users and its good to see Meizu jumping in on this. Recently, Samsung launched its flagship smartphones, which also focuses on improved camera performance.

According to the recently leaked specifications, the Meizu E3 could come with a dual camera setup at the back, consisting of a 12-megapixel camera sensor and a 20-megapixel sensor. On the front, the phone is expected to feature an 8-megapixel snapper.

The phone is said to sport a 5.99-inch Full HD+ display with screen resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. Under the hood, the device could be running the unannounced MediaTek Helio P70 octa-core processor clocked at 1.8GHz.

As per the reports, there will be two options to choose from in terms of RAM — 4GB and 6GB. Further, the phone will come with three internal storage models — 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB. The phone is expected to be powered by a 3,300mAh battery.

Read More: Meizu’s 2018 Product Roadmap Revealed In Leaked “Official” Memo

Recently, the phone was spotted online, revealing that it will be available in three color options — Blue, Black, and Gold. The pricing and availability details are not yet known, but it’s just a matter of a couple of weeks as the company is scheduled to launch the Meizu E3 on 21st March at National Convention Center in Beijing.

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Recent reports had claimed that Meizu would be launching the Meizu E3 smartphone today. However, instead of making it official, the company has confirmed that the Meizu E3 will be unveiled on March 21.

The Weibo post that confirms the March 21 launch states that the unveil event will be held at National Convention Center in Beijing at 21:30 PM local time. The post carries an image of the aircraft and a link to the documentary filmed called “The Rocking Sky” from 2015. Meizu has bought the copyright of the movie and it is allowing user to watch it for free starting from today until March 8.

Yesterday, the Meizu E3 was spotted in colors like Black, Blue and Gold in new renders. The M851M and M851Q variants of the handset had received certification from TENAA authority in China in February. Through the TENAA listing, it has been revealed that the Meizu E3 will be arriving with a 5.99-inch display that produces FHD+ resolution and aspect ratio of 18:9.

The Meizu E3 is powered by an octa-core processor that works at 1.8 GHz. Rumors have it that the unannounced MediaTek Helio P70 chipset may power the handset. The handset may arrive in RAM options of 4 GB and 6 GB. Also, it is pegged to come in multiple storage choices like 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB. It is expected to receive power from a 3,300mAh battery.

The E3 may feature a selfie camera of 8-megapixel whereas the back panel of the phone may house a dual camera setup featuring a 12-megapixel sensor and a 20-megapixel sensor. It will continue to sport side-mounted fingerprint reader and Super mBack pressure-sensitive button like the Meizu 6S that was unveiled recently.

Read More: New Meizu Patent Shows An Under-Display Front Camera To Minimize Bezels

Recent leaks have also shown that the handset will have “mblu by Meizu” branding. Some rumors have claimed that there could be gaming focused and photography-centric editions of Meizu E3. The handset could be priced between around 1,799 (~$284) and 1,999 Yuan (~$315).

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After MWC 2018, where we saw a lot of new announcements from big manufacturers, Meizu is finally warming up for its own release. The company has confirmed via a teaser on its weibo page that it will announce something important tomorrow i.e. on March 6 at 10 am. While the company failed to give out any more details, it is said that Meizu will finally announce the conference for the rumored Meizu E3 smartphone. We have been hearing about this model for quite some time, and even today, we saw some detailed renders of the E3, and finally, we may get a release date tomorrow morning.

According to leaks and rumours, the Meizu E3 will be an all metal smartphone featuring dual cameras arranged vertically and an 18:9 5.99-inch 2160 x 1080p FHD+ display up front. Unlike other manufacturers, Meizu will be using a side mounted fingerprint sensor. We saw the same design on the Meizu M6S, so this won’t be a new design element. As for the CPU, the phone is said to sport a 1.8GHz octa-core processor with 6GB + 128GB storage option in its best variant.

At the back, there should be a 12+12MP dual camera setup, while up front, there’s an 8MP shooter. The battery is said to be of 3300mAh which isn’t big, but should be decent enough for an upper mid-range device. Other expected features include the Super mBack button up front. If you don’t remember this name, then note that this is the same Halo button seen on the Meizu M6S.

RELATED: Meizu E3 Full Specifications Leaked Well Ahead of Launch Through TENAA Listing

As you can see, quite a lot is already known about the E3. So, we just wait for a launch date to make these details official.

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With less than 24 hours before the launch of the Meizu E3, official renders of the phone have surfaced online. The renders show off the phone in two colors – Obsidian Black and Dark Blue, but it is the latter that blows us away.

Meizu has not been one to shy away from flashy colors and the Blue Meizu E3 reaffirms that tradition. This is not Meizu’s first blue phone but what has gotten our attention is the red power button.

Most manufacturers choose to keep things simple by keeping the colors of the buttons in a similar shade as the color of the phone. However, OnePlus proved that changing the colors of the buttons can help make a phone even look much better.

The OnePlus 5 JCC Limited Edition with its blue power button, red volume rocker, and yellow alert slider is an example. So also is the OnePlus 5T Star Wars Limited Edition which has a red alert slider.

The red power button stands out on the Meizu E3 just the way the red record button stands out on the old cassette players of old. Just a few millimeters below is a groove which houses the fingerprint scanner. There are also visible antenna lines in a slightly diffferent shade of blue. Thankfully, the front of the phone is black.

The Obsidian Black version looks good too but doesn’t stand out like the dark blue variant. There will also be a Champagne Gold variant available.

The Meizu E3 will launch with a 5.99” FHD+ display, up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It will be powered by a 1.8GHz octa-core processor and a 3300mAh battery.

READ MORE: Meizu M6S With 6GB RAM and 128GB Storage Seen on TENAA

On its rear sits a 12MP+20MP dual camera combo and there is an 8MP camera in front for selfies. The Meizu E3 is said to offer superior photography and gaming performance but we’ll have to wait till tomorrow to confirm that.

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Earlier this month, a Meizu phone with model number M851Q was spotted at TENAA. It could be the Meizu E3 smartphone that is slated to debut on March 6. Today, Meizu VP Li Nan has said that the Meizu E series will be as powerful as Smartisan Nuts Pro series. Recent leaks have suggested that it will be powerful enough to support high-end gaming.

Now that Meizu VP has given out some more information on the Meizu E3, it appears that the smartphone will be featuring high-end specs like the Smartisan Nuts Pro 2.  The TENAA listing of Meizu E3 has revealed that it would be featuring a 5.99-inch FHD+ display. It will be fueled by an octa-core processor that works at 1.8 GHz.

The Smartisan Nuts Pro 2 is powered by Snapdragon 660 which is the next best chipset after the Snapdragon 835. The SD660 chipset will be succeeded by Snapdragon 670, but Qualcomm has not officially announced it yet. Recent reports have revealed that the MediaTek Helio P70 will be announced at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018. The Helio P70 was recently spotted on AnTuTu with performance that could easily rival with the upcoming SD 670. Hence, the Meizu E3 may feature the Helio P70 chipset.

The Meizu E3 is expected to arrive in RAM variants like 4 GB and 6 GB and it will be also available in storage choices like 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB. The dual camera setup residing on the back phone features a 12-megpaiel sensor and a 20-megapixel sensor. It has a selfie camera of 8-megapixel and it is powered by 3,330mAh battery.

Read More: Leaked Meizu E3 Invites Points At Two Variants – Gaming and Photography

The images of the Meizu E3 that were revealed through its TENAA listing show that it has a design that is quite similar to the Meizu 6S that was officially launched recently as its first full screen design smartphone. The Meizu E3 features an 18:9 aspect ratio supporting display. It is packed in a metallic body and the placement of the antenna bands on it rear side is similar to that of Meizu PRO 6.

It features a vertically arranged dual rear cameras and the “mblu by Meizu” branding can be seen on the bottom-right corner of the back panel. It features a side-mounted fingerprint reader. The Super mBack function will be also available on the Meizu E3. The handset is expected to cost around 1,799 Yuan (~$283) and 1,999 Yuan (~$314).

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Meizu has confirmed that it will be launching the Meizu E3 smartphone on March 6. After the appearance of the images of the two variants of the alleged Meizu E3 on TENAA, the entire specs of the phone have also appeared on the website of the Chinese telecom regulatory body.

The Meizu m851m and m851q are speculated as network variants of the Meizu E3 smartphone. According to TENAA, the handset measures 156.8 x 75 x 7.6mm and it weighs 163 grams. It appears to be sporting a full metallic chassis. It will be coming in color choices like Champagne Gold, Obsidian Black and Dark Blue.

The alleged Meizu E3 features an IPS LCD display of 5.99 inches. It carries support for Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. This suggests that it will be coming with an elongated display that will deliver an aspect ratio of 18:9. The images of the phone reveal that it will be arriving with a side-mounted fingerprint reader.

It is fueled by a 1.8 GHz octa-core processor. Rumors suggest that it may feature the upcoming MediaTek Helio P38 chipset that features an octa-core processor that clocks at 1.8 GHz. It will be coming in RAM options like 4 GB and 6 GB. Also, it will be arriving in three storage variants like 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB. The alleged E3 will be supporting up to 128 GB of microSD card on its external storage slot.

Read More: Meizu To Launch Meizu 15, Meizu 15 Lite, and Meizu 15 Plus Trio

The handset is pre-installed with Android 7.1.1 Nougat. The back panel houses a vertically dual camera setup that includes a 12-megapixel sensor and a 20-megapixel sensor. It has a selfie snapper of 8-megapixel. A 3,300mAh battery powers the smartphone.

The launch invitation of the Meizu E3 suggests that it will be coming in camera-centric and gaming focused variants.  It is speculated to arrive with a price tag of 2,000 Yuan (~$318).

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Meizu has a new mid-range phone in the works. Called the Meizu E3, the phone is scheduled to arrive on March 6. However, there is a chance we may be getting two variants of the phone.

Yesterday, photos from an unknown factory surfaced online. In the photos are line workers packing frying pans into boxes. You may be wondering what a frying pan has got to do with a phone.

If you are familiar with Meizu, you should know the company never fails to make a statement with its invites. In the past, it has sent out old Nokia phones and even a pair of sneakers as invites.

Each frying pan in these photos has a Meizu sticker on it with details of the launch written on it. Apart from the date, the invite also mentions the device is the “E3 G” where G presumably stands for gaming or game. The text above also loosely translates into “gaming more fun”.

However, there is a second invite. Instead of a frying pan, this box contains a mug shaped like a Canon camera lens. Sources say this is the Canon 70-200mm zoom lens which sells for about ¥5000 (~$790).

On the body of the mug is the same launch date (03/06) but instead of “E3 G” like the case of the frying pan, it has “E3 P” written on it, where P is supposed to denote photo(s) or photography.

READ MORE: Meizu 15 Plus Concept Render Shows A Beautiful Phone With Full-Screen Display

Our guess is that the alphabets denotes the two variants of the Meizu E3. When they do launch, buyers will be able to choose between a gaming phone or camera-focused one.  There is also a possibility that there is only one Meizu E3 model that offers both features.

We still have a month of waiting to know which of our guesses is correct.

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After the success of Razer Phone, other smartphone manufacturers seem to be planning to release new gaming smartphones. A few days ago Nubia’s CEO confirmed that the Chinese company will release a handset dedicated to games, and now it looks like even Meizu is interested. The company has just announced through a poster that it is looking for 10 testers for its upcoming gaming smartphone, which will belong to the Blue Charm line-up.  The applications opened today, February 7, and they will close on March 7: in this period, 10 people will be selected and the company will send them a free sample of the phone to test.

The 10 testers will be asked to evaluate the performance of the Meizu device and to write a full review of the handset; then, they can keep the phone as a reward for their work. Unfortunately, the company did not reveal the name of the handset. If we consider the latest rumors and leaks, it may be the Meizu E3, as it is the only device for which there are rumors besides Meizu 15 and 15 Plus, which will unlikely be gaming phones.

READ MORE: Meizu M6S vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus Camera Comparison: Find Out Who’s Better?

According to the company, the gaming smartphone will support Game Mode 2.0, a special mode which will enhance the performance of the phone for gaming. Meizu phones from the E series have never been flagships, so, even if Meizu E3 is the phone we are talking about , it is hard to believe that it will be a gaming phone with stunning performance. According to some leaks surfaced about this phone, it will have an 18:9 display with narrow bezels and a full metal unibody design. It is also expected to sport a dual camera setup in a vertical configuration. Sadly, we do not know anything about its hardware side.

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Soon after the launch of the Meizu M6S, the rumor mill has been consistently leaking images of the upcoming Meizu E3. Several new images of what appears to be the real Meizu E3 have surfaced to reveal its design and features.

The frontside of the phone is mainly occupied by the display. Above the screen is the selfie camera, an earpiece and a sensor. The second snap shows that the depression present on the right edge of the Meizu E3 could be the side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The antenna bands are placed on the upper and lower edges of the back panel.

The third image does not seem to match with one of the leaked photos that had revealed the rear design of Meizu E3. The previously leaked photo had shown that the vertically arranged dual camera setup along with ring-LED flash is placed towards the center of the back panel. However, the new photo of the rear side of the E3 shows that the vertically stacked dual camera lenses are placed on the top-left corner like the iPhone X. If the new image is true, the other image showing the back panel could actually belong to Meizu 15.

The other set of leaked photos shows the Meizu E3 sitting placed inside a protective case. The bottom edge of the phone seems to feature an external speaker, a USB-C port, a microphone and a 3.5mm audio jack. The older Meizu E2 has a microUSB port on its bottom bezel.

Read More: Meizu 15 Plus Concept Render Shows A Beautiful Phone With Full-Screen Display

The left side of the phone has the SIM card tray slot that may also house a microSD card. Below it is the buttons for volume up and down. The right edge of the phone features a fingerprint sensor and a power button.

Meizu E series that was introduced in 2016 are better specced phones than the Meizu M series. Hence, the Meizu E3 is likely to arrive with better specifications than the recently unveiled Meizu M6S. Rumors are rife that it may be driven by MediaTek Helio P70 chipset. Latest information suggests that the handset will be carrying a price tag of 2,000 Yuan (~$318). The leaked shots of the real Meizu E3 shows that it has a very sleek appeal and like the predecessor models, it could be also aimed towards young business people.

The Meizu E3 is expected to succeed the Meizu E2 in April last year. Hence, the probable reason why the rumor mill is now consistently releasing leaked photo of the E3 is that its launch could be drawing closer. It may launch in March or April this year.

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Meizu E3 is an upcoming smartphone from the company. It is expected to succeed Meizu E2 from last year. A leaked image showing the back panel of the Meizu E3 had revealed that the smartphone would be arriving with a different design compared to its predecessor. Today, a new image of the smartphone has appeared to reveal its front view.

In the above image, the Meizu E3 seems to feature a full screen design. This suggests that the handset will be supporting an aspect ratio of 18:9. The corners of the Meizu M6S are more rounded than the device shown in the above image. Hence, the above image does not seem to belong to the Meizu M6S.

The bottom portion of the handset has an on-screen Super mBack button that was first introduced on the Meizu M6S phone. The image also shows a portion of the back panel. The placement of the rear camera cannot be seen in the new image.

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The image that had surfaced in the last week had shown the Meizu E3 would be blessed with vertically arranged dual rear cameras. Below the camera module it features the ring-LED flash. This suggests that it won’t be featuring horizontally arranged quad-LED flash unit that was introduced on the Meizu E2. Like the Meizu M6S and the rumored Meizu 15 Plus, the upcoming Meizu E3’s fingerprint sensor will be integrated under the Power button.

As of this writing, the specifications of the Meizu E3 are under the wraps. Even though rumors have claimed that the Meizu has ditched MediaTek, it has been recently confirmed by the Chinese smartphone manufacturer that it will continue to use MediaTek SoCs Some sources have claimed may be powered by the upcoming MediaTek Helio P70 or Helio P40 chipset. It is speculated that the Chinese manufacturer will launch the Meizu E3 in March this year with a pricing of around 1,299 Yuan (~$206).

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Meizu had unveiled the Meizu E2 smartphone in China in April last year. It was launched with a distinguishing design as it came with quad LED flash arranged horizontally on the upper antenna band. A leaked image of the Meizu E3 has surfaced today. It reveals that the smartphone will be not only sporting a dual camera setup but also a different design compared to its predecessor.

The rear view of the alleged Meizu E3 shows the presence of a vertically arranged dual camera setup and below it is a ring LED flash. The rumored E3 appears to be wearing a full metallic body. The antenna bands can be seen on the top and bottom edges of the phone

It is speculated that the E3 may sport a full screen design. This suggests that it could be yet another phone from the company after Meizu M6S and the upcoming Meizu 15 Plus to feature side-mounted fingerprint reader.

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It is also expected to feature the pressure-sensitive Super mBack button that was introduced on the Meizu M6S. The handset seen in the leaked image could be a prototype of Meizu E3 as it does not feature the branding of the company. As of this writing, there is no information available on the other specs of the phone. MediaTek is expected to debut the Helio P70 and Helio P40 chipset at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018. Hence, there is a possibility that the E3 may include Helio P70 or P40 chipset.

It is speculated that the Meizu E3 may debut in March this year.  The E2 smartphone had arrived with a pricing of 1,299 Yuan. Hence, it is speculated to arrive with a similar pricing.

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