Meizu M2 (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Meizu M2 vs Samsung Galaxy A8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/1/2017 11:26 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:03 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A8 X Meizu M2 (16GB) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 32GB) Compare Meizu M2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 32GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

1 Advantage Meizu M2 (16GB)	vs	19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 32GB)
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)15% Lighter	vs	151 grams (5.29 ounces)
1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+32GB (25GB available)108% More internal storage for applications and files
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+5.9 millimeters (0.23 inches)47% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
294 PPI	vs	+386 PPI31% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+5.7"14% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 16MP25% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)16% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 5.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2500 mAh	vs	+3050 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

26 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 32GB)
Other model names	Meizu M2 M578, M578A, M578M, M578U, M578MA, Meizu Meilan 2	Samsung Galaxy A8 SM-A8000 (Dual-Sim)
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, India, Indonesia, Vietnam	China
Brand	Meizu	Samsung
Release date	7/1/2015	8/1/2015
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	5.9 millimeters (0.23 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.9 x 140.1 millimeters (2.71 x 5.52 in)	76.8 x 158 millimeters (3.02 x 6.22 in)
Weight	131 grams (4.59 ounces)	151 grams (5.29 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	386 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 32GB)
System version	Android 5.1 Lollipop	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6735 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2	Qualcomm Adreno 405
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 32GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	32GB (25GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800 (M578CE), GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	M578/M578A/M578U/M578M/M578MA model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 900/1900/2100 M578CE model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 M578 Global model: LTE 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) M578A/M578U model: LTE 1800/2100 (Bands 1,3) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) M578M/M578MA model: TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) M578CE model: LTE 1800/2100 (Bands 1,3) TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) Sony	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	3050 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	23 hours	17 hours
Standby	680 hours (28.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gray, White, Blue, Pink • Flyme 4.5 UI • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, White, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX
☢️ Radiation rate
	Meizu M2 (16GB)	Galaxy A8 Duos (SM-A8000 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.81W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.252W/kg (head), 0.672W/kg (body)