The verdict
Your pick: Meizu X8, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | X8 | Y89 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.4 | 6.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.9 | 3.1 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 5.3 |
| Connectivity | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Battery & charging | 2.4 | 2.6 |
Which one is for you?
Meizu X8, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
vivo Y89, if you care about…
- Weight
- 149.3 g
- against 160 g
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X8 | Y89 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm Best value | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 616 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 194,455 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x 2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold and 6x 1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver | Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | X8 | Y89 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, White | Aurora, Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 7.9 mm |
| Body Width | 74.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 151.2 mm | 154.8 mm |
| Weight | 160 g | 149.3 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86.5 % Best value | 84.2 % |
Battery
| Specification | X8 | Y89 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,210 mAh | 3,260 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | — |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | X8 | Y89 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.2″ | 6.26″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,220 px | 2,280 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 398 ppi | 403 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Touchscreen, IPS LCD | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | X8 | Y89 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | X8 | Y89 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | X8 | Y89 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 8.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 8.1 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | X8 | Y89 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 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 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, 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 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 800 Mbps Best value | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | X8 | Y89 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | X8 | Y89 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | X8 | V1730EA |
