Meizu M8 (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Portal (GT-i5700)

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Side by side comparison between Meizu M8 vs Samsung Galaxy Portal phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/26/2013 11:33 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:07 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Portal X Meizu M8 (16GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.4"
TFT

480x720

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

09Points Samsung Galaxy Portal (GT-i5700) Compare Meizu M8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Meizu M8 (16GB)

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!

12 Advantages Meizu M8 (16GB)	vs	9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Portal (GT-i5700)
+256MB LPDDRAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	256MB SDRAM
+16GB (12GB available)67 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (180MB available)
+118 grams (4.13 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	124 grams (4.34 ounces)
+12 millimeters (0.47 inches)10% Thinner	vs	13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+480x720 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+255 PPI42% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	180 PPI
+3.4"6% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.	vs	Single
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity 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
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+CIF (352x288)32% 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 HSDPAAdvantage The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps14 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh25% 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	+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

14 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

(back) 3.1MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Accelerometer

+7 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)	Galaxy Portal (GT-i5700)
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Model	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Galaxy Portal (GT-i5700)
Other model names	Meizu M8 2G, Meizu M8 miniOne	T-Mobile Galaxy Portal i5700, Samsung GT-i5700
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	USA
Brand	Meizu	Samsung
Release date	1/1/2009	3/10/2010
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 108 millimeters (2.32 x 4.25 in)	57 x 115 millimeters (2.24 x 4.53 in)
Weight	118 grams (4.13 ounces)	124 grams (4.34 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Galaxy Portal (GT-i5700)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.4" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54% (screen-to-body ratio)	~46.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x720 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	255 PPI	180 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 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)	Galaxy Portal (GT-i5700)
System version	Windows CE 6.0 Yamazaki	Android 1.5 Cupcake
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 2.1 Eclair
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Galaxy Portal (GT-i5700)
Chipset	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S	32bit: Samsung S3C6410
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 667MHz ARM11 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Galaxy Portal (GT-i5700)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	512MB (180MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Galaxy Portal (GT-i5700)
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	3.6 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G
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 850/1900
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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)	Galaxy Portal (GT-i5700)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240)	CIF (352x288) 15 fps
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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Galaxy Portal (GT-i5700)
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)	Galaxy Portal (GT-i5700)
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, DivX, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AMR, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Galaxy Portal (GT-i5700)
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	2.1 + 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	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Galaxy Portal (GT-i5700)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Galaxy Portal (GT-i5700)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA1200	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	6.2 hours
Standby	179 hours (7.5 days)	340 hours (14.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Galaxy Portal (GT-i5700)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-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
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: Black, White • DNSe 2.0 (Digital Natural Sound Engine) Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Galaxy Portal (GT-i5700)
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