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Meizu M8 (8GB) vs ZTE ZMax (Z970)

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

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Compare ZTE ZMax X Meizu M8 (8GB) 02Points
Meizu M8 (8GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.4"
TFT

480x720

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

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24Points ZTE ZMax (Z970) Compare Meizu M8 X
ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.7"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

1.6mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE ZMax (Z970)

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M8 (8GB)} 2 Advantages Meizu M8 (8GB) vs ZMax (Z970)} 24 Advantages ZTE ZMax (Z970)
+118 grams (4.13 ounces)61%
Lighter		vs190 grams (6.65 ounces)
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable		vsNot supported
667MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core164%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDRvs+2GB7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)35%
Thinner
480x720 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels167%
Higher resolution screen
255 PPIvs+258 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.4"vs+5.7"68%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.6MPAdvantage
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 LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps635 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+3400 mAh183%
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
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
15 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Meizu M8 (8GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
 
ModelMeizu M8 (8GB)ZMax (Z970)
Other model namesMeizu M8 2G, Meizu M8 miniOne 8GBZTE ZMax LTE-A, ZTE Z970, ZTE ZMax 4G LTE
Country or region availableChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong		feature not registered
BrandMeizuZTE
Release date12/1/20089/1/2014
Depth12 millimeters (0.47 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)59 x 108 millimeters (2.32 x 4.25 in)83.8 x 162.6 millimeters (3.3 x 6.4 in)
Weight118 grams (4.13 ounces)190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Meizu M8 (8GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.4" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x720 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)255 PPI258 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Meizu M8 (8GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
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 (8GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Chipset32bit: ARM 1136JF-S32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 667MHz ARM11 (Single-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Meizu M8 (8GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR2GB
Internal storage8GB (4GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Meizu M8 (8GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps150/50 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 supportedUMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 700/1700/1900/2100/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Meizu M8 (8GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED 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 supportedfeature not registered
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 (8GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1536x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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 (8GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
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
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AMR, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Meizu M8 (8GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
USBMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)MicroUSB 2.0
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 (8GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Meizu M8 (8GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BA1200		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh3400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6 hours14 hours
Standby179 hours (7.5 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Meizu M8 (8GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
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
• Dolby Digital sound
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Meizu M8 (8GB)ZTE ZMax (Z970)
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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