The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | X8 | Z3x |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.4 | 7.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.9 | 3.8 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Battery & charging | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Which one is for you?
Meizu X8, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Max. download speed
- 800 Mbps
- against 300 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 150 Mbps
- against 50 Mbps
vivo Z3x, if you care about…
- Weight
- 150 g
- against 160 g
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- OS Version
- 9
- against 8
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X8 | Z3x |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm Best value | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 616 | Qualcomm Adreno 512 |
| 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 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 342 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,232 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x 2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold and 6x 1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | X8 | Z3x |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, White | Black, Red, Multicolor |
| 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 | 150 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86.5 % Best value | 84.2 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | X8 | Z3x |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,210 mAh | 3,260 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | X8 | Z3x |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
Sensors
| Specification | X8 | Z3x |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | X8 | Z3x |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | X8 | Z3x |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 9 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | X8 | Z3x |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| 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 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 | Z3x |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | X8 | Z3x |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | X8 | V1730GA |
