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Meizu M8 (16GB) vs ZTE Star 1

Side by side comparison between Meizu M8 vs ZTE Star 1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare ZTE Star 1 X Meizu M8 (16GB) 03Points
3.4"
TFT

480x720

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
IPS

1080x1920

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Star 1

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M8 (16GB)} 3 Advantages Meizu M8 (16GB) vs Star 1} 24 Advantages ZTE Star 1
+118 grams (4.13 ounces)10%
Lighter
vs130 grams (4.55 ounces)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
667MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDRvs+2GB7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)vs+6.6 millimeters (0.26 inches)82%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x720 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
255 PPIvs+441 PPI73%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.4"vs+5"47%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)26 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 EDGEvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps423 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1200 mAhvs+2300 mAh92%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
WAP, HTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

13 Common items in both devices
16GB (12GB available)
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Meizu M8 (16GB)ZTE Star 1
 
ModelMeizu M8 (16GB)Star 1
Other model namesMeizu M8 2G, Meizu M8 miniOneZTE Star 1 (S2002), ZTE Star One (S2002)
Country or region availableChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
China
China
BrandMeizuZTE
Release date1/1/20094/1/2014
Depth12 millimeters (0.47 inches)6.6 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)59 x 108 millimeters (2.32 x 4.25 in)69 x 139 millimeters (2.72 x 5.47 in)
Weight118 grams (4.13 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Meizu M8 (16GB)ZTE Star 1
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.4" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x720 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)255 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Meizu M8 (16GB)ZTE Star 1
System versionWindows CE 6.0 YamazakiAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Meizu M8 (16GB)ZTE Star 1
Chipset32bit: ARM 1136JF-S32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 667MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Meizu M8 (16GB)ZTE Star 1
RAM memory256MB LPDDR2GB
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Meizu M8 (16GB)ZTE Star 1
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 (Bands 3, 7)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Meizu M8 (16GB)ZTE Star 1
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Meizu M8 (16GB)ZTE Star 1
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Meizu M8 (16GB)ZTE Star 1
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AMR, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Meizu M8 (16GB)ZTE Star 1
USBMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Meizu M8 (16GB)ZTE Star 1
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Meizu M8 (16GB)ZTE Star 1
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BA1200
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6 hours20 hours
Standby179 hours (7.5 days)460 hours (19.2 days)

➕ Other features

Meizu M8 (16GB)ZTE Star 1
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• USB OTG On-The-Go 1.2
• Meizu Mmobile GUI
Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Pink
• Dolby mobile sound enhancement
• Flash dual tone
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Meizu M8 (16GB)ZTE Star 1
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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