Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE) vs Meizu M8 (16GB)

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

7/12/2013 1:17 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 4:32 PM

Compare Meizu M8 X Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE) 31Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.55"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

0.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Removable)

02Points Meizu M8 (16GB) Compare Sony Xperia ZR 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 ZR (4G LTE)

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!

31 Advantages Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	vs	2 Advantages Meizu M8 (16GB)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	667MHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR27 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB LPDDR
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)14% Thinner	vs	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+720x1280 pixels167% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x720 pixels
+323 PPI27% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	255 PPI
+4.55"34% Larger screen	vs	3.4"
+(back) 13MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)26 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)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps423 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2300 mAh92% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/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
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	WAP, HTML, Flash player
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP58 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
8GB (4.49GB available)	vs	+16GB (12GB available)167% More internal storage for applications and files
138 grams (4.83 ounces)	vs	+118 grams (4.13 ounces)17% Lighter

15 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+8 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia ZR C5503, Xperia ZR M36i C5503, Sony Dogo	Meizu M8 2G, Meizu M8 miniOne
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Sony	Meizu
Release date	6/1/2013, Announced: 5/24/2013	1/1/2009
Depth	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.3 x 131.3 millimeters (2.65 x 5.17 in)	59 x 108 millimeters (2.32 x 4.25 in)
Weight	138 grams (4.83 ounces)	118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.55" inches	3.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x720 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	323 PPI	255 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Windows CE 6.0 Yamazaki
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 667MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	8GB (4.49GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	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	100/50 Mbps	0.236 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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 ZR (4G LTE)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	QVGA (320x240)
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	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	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	Sweep panorama	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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 ZR (4G LTE)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AMR, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA1200
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	13 hours	6 hours
Standby	520 hours (21.7 days)	179 hours (7.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	WAP, HTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Mint • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • USB OTG On-The-Go 1.2 • Meizu Mmobile GUI • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)	Meizu M8 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.25W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head)	feature not registered