Meizu M8 (16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Meizu M8 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/26/2016 7:46 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:07 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 X Meizu M8 (16GB) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.4"
TFT

480x720

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

39Points Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB) Compare Meizu M8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 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 M8 (16GB)	vs	39 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)
+118 grams (4.13 ounces)23% Lighter	vs	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
667MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core5 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+2GB LPDDR37 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+32GB (24GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)48% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x720 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
255 PPI	vs	+432 PPI69% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.4"	vs	+5.1"50% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 16MP4 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/video 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	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage 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
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+HumidityAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+2800 mAh133% 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, 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
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
Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)	vs	+MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
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	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

13 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)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)
Other model names	Meizu M8 2G, Meizu M8 miniOne	Galaxy S5 G900F (4G LTE), Samsung Pacific
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Europe)
Brand	Meizu	Samsung
Release date	1/1/2009	4/11/2014
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 108 millimeters (2.32 x 4.25 in)	72.5 x 142 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)
Weight	118 grams (4.13 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.4" inches	5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x720 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	255 PPI	432 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)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)
System version	Windows CE 6.0 Yamazaki	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 667MHz ARM11 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	32GB (24GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, 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)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
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/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)
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	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	22mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)
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, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AMR, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)
USB	Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)	MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Micro-B USB MHL-2
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, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Humidity Proximity sensor Temperature
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA1200	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	2800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	21 hours
Standby	179 hours (7.5 days)	960 hours (40 days)
➕ Other features
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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: Black, White, Blue, Gold • Dual Shot camera (video + photo) • Download Booster (LTE + WiFi)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F 32GB)
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