The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | MX4 | P8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.8 | 6.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.1 | 2.3 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 4.5 |
| Connectivity | 3.7 | 3.8 |
| Battery & charging | 2.3 | 1.6 |
Which one is for you?
Meizu MX4, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,100 mAh
- against 2,680 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Fast Charge Power
- 10 W
- against 5 W
- Usable Surface
- 75.5 %
- against 71.4 %
Huawei P8, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.1
- against Bluetooth 4.0
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM
- against Single Micro-SIM
- Body Thickness
- 6.4 mm
- against 8.9 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | MX4 | P8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6595 | Huawei Kirin 930 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR G6200 | Mali-T628 MP4 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A17 cores at 2.2 GHz and four Cortex-A7 cores at 1.7 GHz. | Octa-core: 4 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4 × 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 3 GB Best value |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
Design
| Specification | MX4 | P8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Gold, White | Grey, Champagne, Black, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 6.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.2 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Body Height | 144 mm | 144.9 mm |
| Weight | 147 g | 144 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 75.5 % Best value | 71.4 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | MX4 | P8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,100 mAh Best value | 2,680 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W Best value | 5 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | MX4 | P8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 5:3 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.36″ Best value | 5.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,152 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 418 ppi | 424 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 947 :1 | 1,516 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 3, Capacitive Touch |
Sensor
| Specification | MX4 | P8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | MX4 | P8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 4.4 | Android 4.4 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Connectivity
| Specification | MX4 | P8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Micro-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 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 B7 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB OTG, TV-out | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG, DLNA |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.41 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.23 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.47 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.72 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | MX4 | P8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | MX4 | P8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | GRA-UL00, GRA-L09, GRA-UL10, GRA-TL00, GRA-CL10 |
