Meizu M8 (16GB) vs LG Optimus Elite (LS696)

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Side by side comparison between Meizu M8 vs LG Optimus Elite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/2/2012 4:44 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:07 PM

Compare LG Optimus Elite X Meizu M8 (16GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.4"
TFT

480x720

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

14Points LG Optimus Elite (LS696) Compare Meizu M8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1520
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus Elite (LS696)

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!

7 Advantages Meizu M8 (16GB)	vs	14 Advantages LG Optimus Elite (LS696)
+16GB (12GB available)11 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (1GB available)
+118 grams (4.13 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+480x720 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+255 PPI55% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
667MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+800MHz 32bit Single-core20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+512MB100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)21% Thinner
3.4"	vs	+3.5"3% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+VGA (720x480)4 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	+3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev AAdvantage The 3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps	vs	+(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1200 mAh	vs	+1520 mAh27% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

13 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+6 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	LG Optimus Elite (LS696)
Change model
Model	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Optimus Elite (LS696)
Other model names	Meizu M8 2G, Meizu M8 miniOne	Sprint LG Optimus Elite LS696, LG LS696 Virgin Mobile, VM696
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	USA
Brand	Meizu	LG
Release date	1/1/2009	4/22/2012
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 108 millimeters (2.32 x 4.25 in)	62.7 x 116.3 millimeters (2.47 x 4.58 in)
Weight	118 grams (4.13 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	LG Optimus Elite (LS696)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.4" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54% (screen-to-body ratio)	~50% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x720 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	255 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	LG Optimus Elite (LS696)
System version	Windows CE 6.0 Yamazaki	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	LG Optimus Elite (LS696)
Chipset	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7627A
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 667MHz ARM11 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	LG Optimus Elite (LS696)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	512MB
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	4GB (1GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	LG Optimus Elite (LS696)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.236 Mbps	3.1 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Dual-Band 900/1800	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	LG Optimus Elite (LS696)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240)	VGA (720x480) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	LG Optimus Elite (LS696)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
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)	LG Optimus Elite (LS696)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, XviD	MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AMR, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	LG Optimus Elite (LS696)
USB	Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	LG Optimus Elite (LS696)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	LG Optimus Elite (LS696)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA1200	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-48LN
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1520 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	7.3 hours
Standby	179 hours (7.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	LG Optimus Elite (LS696)
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	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	WAP, HTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
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: White, Gray • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	LG Optimus Elite (LS696)
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