We put the potential of the latest mid-range phablet to the test one last time Xiaomi, measuring him in a comparative With another phablet of a similar range that has also recently been presented to us by another of the most popular low-cost manufacturers in our country in recent times (waiting to meet the Meizu MX7 soon): Mi A1 vs Meizu M6 Note.
Designer
The frames of the phablet Meizu are perhaps somewhat smaller and change the position of the camera and the fingerprint reader (located behind in the We are A1 and in front in the M6 ​​Note), but in general we cannot say that in the design section we find great differences, since both are quite classic lines, and, in any case, with both we are going to enjoy the Premium finishes typical of metal housings.
Dimensions
We have already said that the frames of the M6 Notes are perhaps somewhat smaller, but taking into account that the M1 A1 It is one of the largest phablets in this range, the other is one of the ones we have seen in this comparison that has less advantage in this regard (15,54 x 7,58 cm against 15,46 x 7,52cm). In addition, the Xiaomi phablet has in its favor being a little lighter, although not too much (165 grams against 173 grams) but, yes, much finer (7,3 mm front 8,4 mm).
Screen
Although they are not especially large (except for the thickness), the differences in the dimensions section stand out somewhat more when we think that the screen we have in both cases is exactly the same size (5.5 inches). As is often the case with the most popular mid-range phablets, they not only coincide in size, but also in the other basic technical specifications, such as resolution (1920 x 1080) and pixel density.
Unlimited
They are also very close in the performance section, especially since they both mount the same processor (Snapdragon 625 eight-core and 2,0 GHz frequency), but here there are some details that allow us to tip the balance, and again do it on the side of the We are A1: first of all, by arriving with a little more RAM (3 GB against 4 GB), and secondly for leaving us the experience of using pure Android, something that draws attention especially in the face of customizations that do not attract too much attention, such as the Flyme OS of Meizu.
Storage capacity
A much clearer victory is scored on We are A1 in the storage capacity section, since the M6 Notes it will not even arrive with the 32 GB that are common in the mid-range, but the standard model will still leave us alone 16 GB. Xiaomi's phablet, meanwhile, stands out on the contrary, offering more than normal, with 64 GB. They both have, yes, with a card slot micro-SD.
Cameras
In the section of cameras, on the contrary, the tables change and now it is the phablet of Meizu the one that leaves us more interesting data, because the two already arrive with the almost obligatory dual cameras, but the M6 Notes It has some extra interesting detail, such as large pixels (1.4 microns), in addition to accompanying it with a front camera of 16 SM. The main of the We are A1 is 12 SM and the front of 5 SM.
Autonomy
In this case, we do not yet have data from comparable independent tests that allow us to say in a more definitive way which of the two wins in autonomy, but if the victory were not for him. M6 Notes would be really disappointing, considering that part with a huge advantage in battery capacity (3080 mAh against 4000 mAh), which at least compensates for the one that is considerably thicker), and that for the rest of its technical specifications should not consume much more than the We are A1.
Xiaomi Mi A1 vs Meizu M6 Note: final balance of the comparison and price
As it is a recent presentation, we still do not know how much exactly the M6 Notes, although we do know that in China part of what to change would be 150 Euros for the model with 16 GB of storage capacity, while the one that arrives with 64 GB of and 4 GB of RAM, at the height of the We are A1, it was announced for about 240 Euros.
Considering that it is to be expected that the figures will go up a bit when it is sold here and that the We are A1 is found by just over 200 euros, it seems that with the M6 Notes The option is to sacrifice memory in exchange for a better price, more autonomy and a better front camera, or pay a little more to enjoy these advantages without losing memory. In any case, it seems that we would have to wait for the end of the year yet.
Here you can consult the complete technical sheet of the We are A1 and the Meizu M6 Notes yourselves.