HTC Desire Eye vs Meizu M1 Note vs Samsung Galaxy Alpha vs Sony Xperia Z3 Dual: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: HTC Desire Eye vs Meizu M1 Note vs Samsung Galaxy Alpha vs Sony Xperia Z3 Dual. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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HTC Desire EyeHTC Desire EyeGlobal · 2GB · 16GB
Meizu M1 NoteMeizu M1 NoteChina · 2GB · 16GB
Samsung Galaxy AlphaSamsung Galaxy AlphaGlobal · 2GB · 32GB
Sony Xperia Z3 DualSony Xperia Z3 DualGlobal · 3GB · 16GB · Dual SIM 6633
Technical data sheets

Basics
HTC Desire Eye
HTC Desire Eye
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Meizu M1 Note
Meizu M1 Note
China · 2GB · 16GB
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Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Global · 2GB · 32GB
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Sony Xperia Z3 Dual
Sony Xperia Z3 Dual
Global · 3GB · 16GB · Dual SIM 6633
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available 6.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials 5.7Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera 4.7Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity 5.7 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery 4.6 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
7.1
10 reviews
8.0
36 reviews
7.5
22 reviews
8.1
189 reviews

Technical specifications of the HTC Desire Eye vs Meizu M1 Note vs Samsung Galaxy Alpha vs Sony Xperia Z3 Dual

Specs HTC Desire Eye price comparison HTC Desire Eye
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		Meizu M1 Note price comparison Meizu M1 Note
China · 2GB · 16GB 		where to buy Samsung Galaxy Alpha Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Global · 2GB · 32GB 		Sony Xperia Z3 Dual price compare Sony Xperia Z3 Dual
Global · 3GB · 16GB · Dual SIM 6633
Inches 5.2" 5.5" 4.7" 5.2"
Resolution FHD FHD HD FHD
Usable surface 66% useful 73% useful 70% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 73.8 mm
151.7 mm
8.5 mm 		75.2 mm
150.7 mm
8.9 mm 		65.5 mm
132.4 mm
6.7 mm 		72.0 mm
146.0 mm
7.3 mm
Weight 154 g 148 g 115 g 152 g
Micro SnapD. 801
Quad-Core 		MT6752
Octa-Core 		Exynos 5430
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 801
Quad-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB 32 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 39.718
v? 		49.935
v6 		50.928
v? 		59.887
v?
Battery 2400 mAh 3140 mAh 1860 mAh 3100 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX214 Exmor RS
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

1
20.7 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX220 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 10 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 2.1 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 2.1 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 4.4 KitKat Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 4.4 KitKat Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Brand
Brand HTC Meizu Samsung Sony
Aliases -- -- Galaxy Alfa, SM-G850A, SM-G850F, SM-G850T, SM-G850M, SM-G850Y, SM-G850FQ --

Release Date
Release date October 2014,
9 years ago 		December 2014,
9 years ago 		August 2014,
9 years ago 		September 2014,
9 years ago
State Not available Not available On Sale Not available
Market Global China Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

HTC Desire Eye
Meizu M1 Note
Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Sony Xperia Z3 Dual
HTC Desire Eye
Meizu M1 Note
Samsung Galaxy Alpha
Sony Xperia Z3 Dual
Size
73.8 mm • 151.7 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.2 mm • 150.7 mm • 8.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
65.5 mm • 132.4 mm • 6.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.0 mm • 146.0 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 154 g 148 g 115 g 152 g
Usable surface 66 % 73 % 70 % 71 %
Materials Plastic Magnesium alloy Metal Aluminium alloy
Resistance IP67 - - IP65
IP68
Colors
White

Blue

Red
White

Blue

Yellow

Pink

Green
Black

White

Blue

Gold

Silver
Black

White

Brown

Screen
Diagonal 5.2" 5.5" 4.7" 5.2"
Type LCD IPS • Super LCD 3 LCD IPS • IGZO Super AMOLED LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 424 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch 312 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • Scratch resistant
  • Full Lamination Technology
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • GFF full lamination
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.5
7.9
7.6
6.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
7.2
8.5
9.0
8.9
Is it comfortable?
7.5
8.7
9.4
8.0
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.6
7.7
7.9
7.9
Number of reviews
10 reviews
36 reviews
22 reviews
189 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB MediaTek MT6752 Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5430 Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC
CPU 4x Krait 400 2.3 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz 4x Cortex-A15 1.8 GHz + 4x Cortex-A7 1.3 GHz 4x Krait 400 2.5 GHz
Type Quad-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm 20 nm 28 nm
64 Bits No Yes No No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 330 ARM Mali-T760 ARM Mali-T628 MP6 Qualcomm Adreno 330

RAM
RAM 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 3 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
39.718
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 26% of devices
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49.935
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 12% of devices
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50.928
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 43% of devices
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59.887
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 28% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 16 GB 32 GB 16 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		No No Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No Yes, on the front No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Heart Rate
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- -- -- --
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.5
6.5
7.5
7.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.2
8.6
8.5
8.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.6
7.7
7.9
8.3
Number of reviews
10 reviews
36 reviews
22 reviews
189 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 13 Mpx 12 Mpx 20.7 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX214 Exmor RS Samsung Unknown Sony IMX220 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS ISOCELL CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.12 µm -- 1.20 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/3.06" -- -- 1/2.3"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Front Flash
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 10 Mpx 5 Mpx 2.1 Mpx 2.1 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- --
79
Mobile
81
Photo
76
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.7
8.2
8.9
8.6
Quality of nighttime photos
6.1
6.3
6.7
7.0
Quality of selfies
7.1
7.4
7.5
6.6
Does it have a powerful flash?
6.9
8.0
8.1
6.9
Number of reviews
10 reviews
36 reviews
22 reviews
189 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 0.174 W/Kg on head
-- W/Kg on body 		0.400 W/Kg on head
0.506 W/Kg on body 		0.691 W/Kg on head
0.712 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.610 W/Kg on head
0.910 W/Kg on body 		0.550 W/Kg on head
0.710 W/Kg on body 		1.180 W/Kg on head
0.750 W/Kg on body 		0.885 W/Kg on head
1.501 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • ANT+
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • ANT+

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.6
8.3
8.1
8.7
Quality of the GPS
7.6
7.3
8.4
8.6
And the WiFi?
7.6
8.5
8.1
8.5
Number of reviews
10 reviews
36 reviews
22 reviews
189 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2400 mAh
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3140 mAh
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1860 mAh
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3100 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge No No No No
Others
  • Removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 30%
    Less than a day
  • 50%
    One day
  • 20%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 11%
    Less than a day
  • 42%
    One day
  • 42%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 23%
    Less than half day
  • 41%
    Less than a day
  • 36%
    One day
  • 0%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 5%
    Less than half day
  • 8%
    Less than a day
  • 27%
    One day
  • 48%
    More than one day
  • 12%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
10 reviews
36 reviews
22 reviews
189 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 4.4.2 KitKat
    Android 4.4 KitKat, 10 years ago
  • FlyMe 5.1 (Android 5.1 Lollipop)
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 4.4.4 KitKat
    Android 4.4 KitKat, 10 years ago
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 80%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 20%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 11%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 56%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 33%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 5%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 41%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 55%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 72%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 26%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 38%
    Never
  • 13%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
  • 6%
    Never
  • 22%
    Once a year
  • 44%
    Every six months
  • 28%
    Every two months or less
  • 24%
    Never
  • 57%
    Once a year
  • 19%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
  • 6%
    Never
  • 24%
    Once a year
  • 60%
    Every six months
  • 10%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
10 reviews
36 reviews
22 reviews
189 reviews
Prices
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