HTC Windows Phone 8X
#6309
Meizu MX
#6196Category Breakdown
HTC Windows Phone 8X
Meizu MX
Performance
51.549.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
45.740.7
Battery
17.416.2
Build
17.30.2
Connectivity
50.933.1
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
24.324.8
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
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, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2.1 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
California Blue, Graphite Black, Flame Red, Limelight Yellow
Black/White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.59 W/kg (head) 0.32 W/kg (body)
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 8, upgradable to 8.1.1
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass