HTC One M8s
#3837
ZTE nubia M2 Play
#6452Category Breakdown
HTC One M8s
ZTE nubia M2 Play
Performance
57.360.5
Camera
62.219.1
Display
47.219.1
Battery
23.224.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
62.151.7
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
38.123.6
Summary
- The HTC One M8s features a 5.0-inch Super LCD3 display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering a sharper image compared to the ZTE nubia M2 Play's 5.5-inch TFT display at 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the M8s is powered by a Snapdragon 615 chipset with 2GB of RAM, while the M2 Play uses a Snapdragon 435 with 3GB of RAM, providing a slightly better multitasking experience.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the M8s supports 1080p video at 60fps, whereas the M2 Play is limited to 30fps.
- The M2 Play has a larger 3000mAh battery compared to the M8s's 2840mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the M8s runs on Android 5 with Sense UI, while the M2 Play operates on Android 7.1 with nubia UI, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality favors the M8s with its more compact dimensions and weight, while the M2 Play is slightly slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC One M8s
ZTE nubia M2 Play
General
Release Date
2015
2017
Announced
2015
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.5"
Type
Super LCD3
TFT
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
To be confirmed
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 405
Adreno 505
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF2 MP, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.8, 34mm (standard)
5 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2840 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2840 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.4 x 70.6 x 9.6 mm (5.76 x 2.78 x 0.38 in)
154.5 x 68.5 x 7.9 mm (6.08 x 2.70 x 0.31 in)
Weight
160 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gunmetal Gray, Glacial Silver, Amber Gold
Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, aptX
4.x, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5 (Lollipop), Sense UI 7
Android 7.1 (Nougat), nubia UI 5
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity