Sony Xperia Go (ST27a) vs Meizu M8 (16GB)

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

9/5/2016 10:31 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:07 PM

Compare Meizu M8 X Sony Xperia Go (ST27a) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1305
mAh

(Non removable)

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

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.4"
TFT

480x720

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)

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!

23 Advantages Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)	vs	5 Advantages Meizu M8 (16GB)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core80% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	667MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB LPDDR
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	118 grams (4.13 ounces)
+9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)22% Thinner	vs	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+3.5"3% Larger screen	vs	3.4"
+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)11 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)87499 times More apps available to download and use	vs	40 apps (Windows CE Apps)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps60 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1305 mAh9% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+16GB (12GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x720 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+255 PPI55% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

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

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Go (ST27a)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia Advance ST27a, Sony Lotus	Meizu M8 2G, Meizu M8 miniOne
Country or region available	(Latin America)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Sony	Meizu
Release date	7/1/2012	1/1/2009
Depth	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	60.3 x 111 millimeters (2.37 x 4.37 in)	59 x 108 millimeters (2.32 x 4.25 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	3.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	480x720 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	255 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	Windows CE 6.0 Yamazaki
Firmware update	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
Chipset	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 667MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
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	14.4/5.76 Mbps	0.236 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE
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
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	QVGA (320x240)
Flash	LED flash	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
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
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, AMR, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA1200
Battery capacity	1305 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.5 hours	6 hours
Standby	460 hours (19.2 days)	179 hours (7.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, 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	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	WAP, HTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• 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	• Colors: Black, White • USB OTG On-The-Go 1.2 • Meizu Mmobile GUI Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27a)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.12W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.89W/kg (head)	feature not registered