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Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727) vs Meizu M8 (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket vs Meizu M8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Meizu M8 X Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727) 23Points
4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.4"
TFT

480x720

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)

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!

Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)} 23 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727) vs M8 (16GB)} 2 Advantages Meizu M8 (16GB)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)183%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs667MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB LPDDR
+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)28%
Thinner
vs12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage
Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+480x800 pixels11%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x720 pixels
+4.5"32%
Larger screen
vs3.4"
+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)87499 times
More apps available to download and use
vs40 apps (Windows CE Apps)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(4G LTE) 75 Mbps317 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1850 mAh54%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
131 grams (4.59 ounces)vs+118 grams (4.13 ounces)11%
Lighter
207 PPIvs+255 PPI23%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)

17 Common items in both devices
16GB (13GB available) / 16GB (12GB available)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)Meizu M8 (16GB)
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ModelGalaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)Meizu M8 (16GB)
Other model namesAT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket i727Meizu M8 2G, Meizu M8 miniOne
Country or region availableUSA
USA
ChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
BrandSamsungMeizu
Release date11/6/20111/1/2009
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)68.8 x 129.8 millimeters (2.71 x 5.11 in)59 x 108 millimeters (2.32 x 4.25 in)
Weight131 grams (4.59 ounces)118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)Meizu M8 (16GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLED PlusTFT LCD
Screen size4.5" inches3.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~54% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x720 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)207 PPI255 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)Meizu M8 (16GB)
System versionAndroid 2.3.5 GingerbreadWindows CE 6.0 Yamazaki
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User InterfaceTouchWiz 4.0 UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)Meizu M8 (16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 667MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)Meizu M8 (16GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2256MB LPDDR
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)Meizu M8 (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload75/25 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat2 (Bands 4, 17)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECSD, GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)Meizu M8 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240)
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)Meizu M8 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not supported
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

Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)Meizu M8 (16GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphonesNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AMR, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)Meizu M8 (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)Meizu M8 (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)Meizu M8 (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BA1200
Battery capacity1850 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7 hours6 hours
Standby256 hours (10.7 days)179 hours (7.5 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)Meizu M8 (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerWAP, HTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• HAC M3/T3
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• USB OTG On-The-Go 1.2
• Meizu Mmobile GUI
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S2 Skyrocket (SGH-i727)Meizu M8 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.3W/kg (head), 0.85W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.197W/kg (head)feature not registered
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