Meizu M8 (16GB) vs Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)

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Side by side comparison between Meizu M8 vs Motorola Droid Turbo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/30/2014 1:45 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:07 PM

Compare Motorola Droid Turbo X Meizu M8 (16GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.4"
TFT

480x720

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

31Points Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal) Compare Meizu M8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)

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!

4 Advantages Meizu M8 (16GB)	vs	31 Advantages Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+118 grams (4.13 ounces)43% Lighter	vs	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
667MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core5 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+3GB LPDDR311 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)83% More internal storage for applications and files
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)13% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x720 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels10 times Higher resolution screen
255 PPI	vs	+565 PPI122% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.4"	vs	+5.2"53% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 20.7MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-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 only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 2.1MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)107 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 LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps635 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+3900 mAh2 times 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
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, GLONASSAdvantage 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
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
WAP, HTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

12 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Meizu M8 (16GB)	DROID Turbo (Metal)
Other model names	Meizu M8 2G, Meizu M8 miniOne	Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo XT1254 (Metalized Glass Fiber)
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	USA
Brand	Meizu	Motorola
Release date	1/1/2009	10/30/2014
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 108 millimeters (2.32 x 4.25 in)	73.3 x 143.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.65 in)
Weight	118 grams (4.13 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front, aluminum back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.4" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x720 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	255 PPI	565 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
System version	Windows CE 6.0 Yamazaki	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
Chipset	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 667MHz ARM11 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 420
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.236 Mbps	150/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 7, 13)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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)	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED flash
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
Autofocus	Autofocus	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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
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)	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
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
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AMR, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
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	4.0 + 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	Supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA1200	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	3900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	48 hours (2 days)
Standby	179 hours (7.5 days)	675 hours (28.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Metallic Black, Metallic Red • Moto Display • Turbo Charger: 60% battery in 30min • Metalized Glass Fiber with a high-strength aluminum and Dupont Kevlar back cover Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Motorola DROID Turbo (Metal)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.39W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered