Meizu M8 (16GB) vs Sony Xperia Advance

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

9/5/2016 10:36 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:07 PM

Compare Sony Xperia Advance X Meizu M8 (16GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.4"
TFT

480x720

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

23Points Sony Xperia Advance Compare Meizu M8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1305
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Advance

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!

5 Advantages Meizu M8 (16GB)	vs	23 Advantages Sony Xperia Advance
+16GB (12GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+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
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (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	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core80% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+512MB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
118 grams (4.13 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)7% Lighter
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)22% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
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	+HD (1280x720)11 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 HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps60 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+1305 mAh9% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage 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
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	+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
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

14 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

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)	Sony Xperia Advance
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Model	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Xperia Advance
Other model names	Meizu M8 2G, Meizu M8 miniOne	Sony Xperia Go ST27a, Sony Lotus
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	USA
Brand	Meizu	Sony
Release date	1/1/2009	11/9/2012
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 108 millimeters (2.32 x 4.25 in)	60.3 x 111 millimeters (2.37 x 4.37 in)
Weight	118 grams (4.13 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Sony Xperia Advance
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	3.4" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x720 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	255 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Sony Xperia Advance
System version	Windows CE 6.0 Yamazaki	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Sony Xperia Advance
Chipset	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 667MHz ARM11 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	ARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Sony Xperia Advance
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Sony Xperia Advance
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	14.4/5.76 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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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)	Sony Xperia Advance
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240)	HD (1280x720) 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	Face detection, 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)	Sony Xperia Advance
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)	Sony Xperia Advance
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, XviD	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AMR, FLAC	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Sony Xperia Advance
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/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Sony Xperia Advance
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Sony Xperia Advance
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA1200	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1305 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	5.5 hours
Standby	179 hours (7.5 days)	460 hours (19.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Sony Xperia Advance
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	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, Black, Yellow • Sony Reality Display • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • 3D surround sound • Sony xLOUD • Video stabiliser • WiFi hotspot • IP67 certified: dust and water proof Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Meizu M8 (16GB)	Sony Xperia Advance
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.12W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.89W/kg (head)