Meizu X8 vs POCOPHONE F1 Specs Comparison
With the launch of the Meizu X8 in the Philippines, we have a new contender for the best smartphone under PHP 18K price range.
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| Team Meizu or team POCO? |
Meizu X8 vs POCOPHONE F1 Specs Comparison
| Device | Meizu X8 | POCOPHONE F1 |
| Display | 6.2-inch 2.5D curved IPS screen w/ FHD+ 2220 x 1080 resolution at 401 ppi | 6.18-inch 2.5D curved Gorilla Glass 3 protected IPS screen w/ FHD+ 2246 x 1080 resolution at 403 ppi |
| CPU |
2.2GHz 64-bit Snapdragon 710 octa-core processor
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2.8GHz 64-bit Snapdragon 845 AIE octa-core processor
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| GPU | Adreno 616 | Adreno 630 |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB/8GB LPDDR4x |
| ROM | 64GB/128GB UFS 2.1 | 64GB/128GB/256GB expandable via microSD card slot up to 256GB |
| Back Camera | 12MP f/1.9 Sony IMX362 + 5MP Samsung 2L7 w/ Dual Pixel PDAF and dual-tone LED flash | 12MP f/1.9 Sony IMX363 sensor + 5MP f/2.0 Samsung sensor w/ Dual Pixel AF, EIS, AI, and dual-tone LED flash |
| Selfie Camera | 20MP f/2.0 | 20MP f/2.0 w/ AI |
| Battery |
3,210mAh w/ mCharge fast charging
| 4,000mAh w/ Quick Charge 3.0 |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo w/ Flyme OS |
Android 8.1 Oreo w/ MIUI 10 (For POCO)
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| Connectivity |
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz/5GHz), 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, GLONASS, dual SIM
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WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), dual 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, OTG, FM, Radio, NFC, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, dual SIM (hybrid)
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic |
Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic
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| Others |
Fingerprint sensor, AI face unlock
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Fingerprint sensor, IR face unlock, USB Type-C, LiquidCool technology, stereo speakers, Dual Smart PA, Dirac HD audio, Colors: graphite black, steel blue, rosso red, kevlar
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| Dimensions | 151.2 x 74.6 x 7.8 mm | 155.5 x 75.3 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight |
160 g
| 180 g |
| Price | PHP 17,990 (PHP 16,990 Lazada one day price) |
PHP 17,990 (6GB RAM/64GB ROM), PHP 19,990 (6GB RAM/128GB ROM)
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Meizu X8 was launced in the Philippines with a PHP 17,990 price tag. With that, it has the same starting price versus the POCO F1.
Let's see how their specs hold up against each other.
Let's see how their specs hold up against each other.
Mid-range supremacy battle
Build/Design - The Meizu X8 seems to have a body and back plating made out of tough plastic with a metal frame. The POCOPHONE F1 has a unibody design with a polycarbonate material. These builds and materials are what you expect from mid-range devices though.
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| Meizu X8 |
Both devices sport a notched design in terms of the front of the device. It seems like the Meize X8 has a smaller overall notch though. POCO F1 also seems to have the thicker side bezels.
The Meizo X8 has a better design since it seems to have a metal frame, smaller notch and slimmer bezels than the POCO F1.
Display - The Meizu X8 has a 6.2-inch IPS screen with a 2.5D curved glass FHD+ resolution of 2220 x 1080. The POCO F1 has a 6.18-inch 2246 x 1080 FHD+ IPS display with a 2.5D curved Gorilla Glass 3 on top.
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| POCO F1 |
In terms of display, they both sport similar specs. The POCOPHONE F1 takes a bit of the lead with a better protected display with a Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
Specs - The Meizu X8 has a 2.2GHz 64-bit Snapdragon 710 octa-core processor, Adreno 616 GPU, 6GB RAM with 128GB UFS 2.1 storage. It also has a 3,210mAh battery with mCharge fast charging.
The POCOPHONE F1 has a 2.8GHz 64-bit Snapdragon 845 AIE octa-core processor, Adreno 630 GPU, 6GB LPDDR4 RAM with 64GB of expandable storage and a 4,000mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0.
POCOPHONE F1 is still the superior phone in terms of specs, but Meizu X8 is not a bad alternative at all.
It has an even bigger 128GB storage for the same price tag.
There's a POCO F1 version with 6GB RAM/128GB storage for PHP 19,990 though.
POCOPHONE F1 is still the superior phone in terms of specs, but Meizu X8 is not a bad alternative at all.
It has an even bigger 128GB storage for the same price tag.
There's a POCO F1 version with 6GB RAM/128GB storage for PHP 19,990 though.
Cameras - The Meizu X8 has a dual camera setup at the back with 12MP f/1.9 Sony IMX362 + 5MP Samsung 2L7 sensors with Dual Pixel PDAF and dual-tone LED flash. Up front, it has a 20MP f/2.0 sensor for selfies.
The POCOPHONE F1 also has a dual rear camera setup with a combo of 12MP f/1.9 Sony IMX363 sensor + 5MP f/2.0 Samsung sensor with Dual Pixel AF, EIS, AI, and dual-tone LED flash. For selfies, it has a 20MP f/2.0 with AI.
It is a close match in this department. It could go either way.
It is a close match in this department. It could go either way.
Other features - The Meizu X8 has a fingerprint sensor and AI Face Unlock while the POCOPHONE F1 has fingerprint sensor. IR Face Unlock, USB Type-C, LiquidCool technology, stereo speakers, Dual Smart PA and Dirac HD audio.
Again, POCOPHONE F1 packed more features than the Meizu X8 which means a lot since they are both living in the same price range.
Meizu X8 advantages - Thinner bezels, smaller notch, metal frame
POCOPHONE F1 advantages - Better CPU/GPU, better cameras, bigger battery, stereo speakers, USB-C
Our thoughts
Overall, the POCOPHONE F1 is still the value for money mid-range king. In terms of specs, it has 2018 flagship-grade specs in a mid-range body and price tag.But, the Meizu X8 is not bad at all. In fact, it is a great pick compared with most phones from the mainstream brands.
Just do not put it beside the POCO F1 and Honor Play.
What do you guys think?
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