Meizu M8 (16GB) vs Huawei P30 Lite (L21A)

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Side by side comparison between Meizu M8 vs Huawei P30 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/5/2019 8:35 PM, updated: 7/3/2020 12:46 PM

Compare Huawei P30 Lite X Meizu M8 (16GB) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.4"
TFT

480x720

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

32Points Huawei P30 Lite (L21A) Compare Meizu M8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.15"
IPS

1080x2312

48
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P30 Lite (L21A)

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2 Advantages Meizu M8 (16GB)	vs	32 Advantages Huawei P30 Lite (L21A)
+118 grams (4.13 ounces)35% Lighter	vs	159 grams (5.57 ounces)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
667MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core5 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+4GB LPDDR415 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+128GB (108GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)62% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x720 pixels	vs	+1080x2312 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen
255 PPI	vs	+415 PPI63% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.4"	vs	+6.15"81% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP17 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 24MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
40 apps (Windows CE Apps)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)87499 times More apps available to download and use
2G EDGE	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps1270 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+3340 mAh178% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
WAP, HTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

12 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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📱 Model features
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Huawei P30 Lite (L21A)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Meizu M8 (16GB)	P30 Lite (L21A)
Other model names	Meizu M8 2G, Meizu M8 miniOne	Huawei P30 Lite MAR-L21A, MAR-LX1A, Marie-L21A Dual-sim 48MP
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Europe)
Brand	Meizu	Huawei
Release date	1/1/2009	4/5/2019
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 108 millimeters (2.32 x 4.25 in)	72.7 x 152.9 millimeters (2.86 x 6.02 in)
Weight	118 grams (4.13 ounces)	159 grams (5.57 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Huawei P30 Lite (L21A)
Display type	TFT LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	3.4" inches	6.15" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x720 pixels	1080x2312 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	255 PPI	415 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Huawei P30 Lite (L21A)
System version	Windows CE 6.0 Yamazaki	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Huawei P30 Lite (L21A)
Chipset	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 710 (12nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 667MHz ARM11 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	ARM Mali-G51 MP4 1Ghz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Huawei P30 Lite (L21A)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	128GB (108GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Huawei P30 Lite (L21A)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.236 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Dual-Band 900/1800	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
📷 Camera
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Huawei P30 Lite (L21A)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 13mm 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Huawei P30 Lite (L21A)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Huawei P30 Lite (L21A)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AMR, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Huawei P30 Lite (L21A)
USB	Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Huawei P30 Lite (L21A)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Huawei P30 Lite (L21A)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA1200	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	3340 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	21 hours
Standby	179 hours (7.5 days)	293 hours (12.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Huawei P30 Lite (L21A)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	WAP, HTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • USB OTG On-The-Go 1.2 • Meizu Mmobile GUI Java framework	• Colors: Peacock Blue, Midnight Black, Pearl White • EMUI 9.0 • 3D curved glass • Oleophobic coating screen • Supported games: PUBG Mobile, Mobile Legends, Arena of Valor, Rules of Survival, Vainglory e NBA2K18
☢️ Radiation rate
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Huawei P30 Lite (L21A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered