Meizu M8 (16GB) vs Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Meizu M8 vs Samsung Z3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/2/2015 3:23 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:07 PM

Compare Samsung Z3 X Meizu M8 (16GB) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.4"
TFT

480x720

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

23Points Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) Compare Meizu M8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)

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!

3 Advantages Meizu M8 (16GB)	vs	23 Advantages Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
+16GB (12GB available)140% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+118 grams (4.13 ounces)16% Lighter	vs	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
667MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core173% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+1GB3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)52% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x720 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels167% Higher resolution screen
255 PPI	vs	+294 PPI15% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.4"	vs	+5"47% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+HD (1280x720)11 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
40 apps (Windows CE Apps)	vs	+1500 apps37 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
1200 mAh	vs	+2600 mAh117% 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) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
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

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Other model names	Meizu M8 2G, Meizu M8 miniOne	Samsung Z3 Duos SM-Z300F/Dual-Sim (4G LTE)
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Meizu	Samsung
Release date	1/1/2009	10/21/2015
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 108 millimeters (2.32 x 4.25 in)	70 x 141.6 millimeters (2.76 x 5.57 in)
Weight	118 grams (4.13 ounces)	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.4" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x720 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	255 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
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)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
System version	Windows CE 6.0 Yamazaki	Tizen 2.3
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Chipset	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S	32bit: Spreadtrum SC7730A
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 667MHz ARM11 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	1GB
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-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 800/850/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,20)
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (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	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face 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)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
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)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AMR, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA1200	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	15 hours
Standby	179 hours (7.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
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: Black, Gold, Silver
☢️ Radiation rate
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.497W/kg (head), 0.718W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.562W/kg (head), 0.427W/kg (body)