The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Z90 | M8c |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.9 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Camera | 2.8 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.7 | 3.0 |
| Battery & charging | 1.8 | 2.1 |
Which one is for you?
Lava Z90, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Body Thickness
- 8.1 mm
- against 8.5 mm
- Unfolded thickness
- 8.1 mm
- against 8.5 mm
Meizu M8c, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,070 mAh
- against 2,750 mAh
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.1
- against eMMC 5.0
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.1
- against Bluetooth 4.0
- Display Pixel Density
- 295 ppi
- against 282 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Z90 | M8c |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6737 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 | Qualcomm Adreno 308 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.0 | eMMC 5.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.3 GHz | 1.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 141 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 594 | — |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB Best value | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | — | 128 GB |
Design
| Specification | Z90 | M8c |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Gold | Black, Gold, Blue, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 73.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Body Height | 148.5 mm | 146.4 mm |
| Weight | 159 g | 140 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 68.7 % | 74.8 % Best value |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.1 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Z90 | M8c |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,750 mAh | 3,070 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | — |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 5 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | — |
Display
| Specification | Z90 | M8c |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.2″ | 5.45″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 282 ppi | 295 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Z90 | M8c |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Z90 | M8c |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Z90 | M8c |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 7 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7 | 7 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Z90 | M8c |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Hybrid Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS Best value | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Z90 | M8c |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 2 Best value |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Z90 | M8c |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | Z90 | — |
