HTC Windows Phone 8X
#7934
Meizu MX
#7936Category Breakdown
HTC Windows Phone 8X
Meizu MX
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.053.0
Summary
- The HTC Windows Phone 8X features a slightly larger 4.3-inch S-LCD2 display with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density compared to the 4.0-inch ASV display of the Meizu MX, which has a resolution of 640 x 960 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the HTC is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset with a dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU, while the Meizu uses an Exynos chipset with a dual-core 1.4 GHz CPU, giving the HTC a slight edge in processing power.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Meizu lacks a front-facing camera.
- The HTC has a 1800 mAh battery, slightly larger than the 1600 mAh battery in the Meizu, which may provide better longevity.
- Software-wise, the HTC runs on Windows Phone 8, offering a different user experience compared to the Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread) on the Meizu, which can be upgraded to Ice Cream Sandwich.
- Overall, the HTC Windows Phone 8X offers superior display quality and performance, while the Meizu MX has a more limited software experience and camera capabilities.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Windows Phone 8X
Meizu MX
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2011
Description
Previously known as HTC Accord
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
4"
Type
S-LCD2
ASV
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
640 x 960 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~288 ppi density)
PPI
720
640
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Exynos
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 225
Mali-400
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Front Camera
2.1 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
2.1 MP
VGA
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
1600 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 1600 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
132.4 x 66.2 x 10.1 mm (5.21 x 2.61 x 0.40 in)
121.3 x 63.3 x 10.3 mm (4.78 x 2.49 x 0.41 in)
Weight
130 g
139 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
California Blue, Graphite Black, Flame Red, Limelight Yellow
Black/White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps (LTE for AT&T version)
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.1, A2DP, EDR/ 4.0, LE after Amber update
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1.1
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1.1
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes