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In 2016-2017, the Meizu company pleases with its range of budget smartphones, but the turn of the flagships has not yet come. At the time of writing, there were two days left before the announcement of the new Meizu Pro 7, equipped with two screens. You can read about it. But even without new flagships, the company has something to please. Moreover, prices from local sellers have dropped to reasonable levels, and now the advisability of waiting a month for delivery from China in order to save 10-20 dollars is questionable.

Which are the best Meizu smartphones You can buy it in 2017, we’ll tell you now. It is worth emphasizing that it is better to purchase global versions devices. After all, buying a device for the domestic Chinese market can make you sweat trying to flash it with international firmware.

Meizu's budget range is quite large; there are many devices on sale, both current and previous generations.

Meizu M5C – cheap and bright

Meizu M5C is a good smartphone for those who are looking for an ultra-budget device that will not have problems out of the box. The price of the device starts at around $100, which allows it to compete with various Doogee, Oukitel and products from other small Chinese companies. The smartphone is specifically aimed at foreign markets, so it has no problems with global firmware and Russian LTE networks.

Meizu M5C is equipped with a 5-inch screen with a resolution of 1280x720. The device chipset is quad-core MT6737. The memory capacity of RAM is 2 GB, ROM is 16 GB. This is a sufficient minimum for comfortable use in 2017. The battery capacity is 3000 mAh and lasts for approximately 8 hours of video playback at full brightness.

The M5C camera has a resolution of 8 MP, but takes very good pictures. Budget competitors also take photographs at approximately the same level. Xiaomi Redmi. There is a 5 MP camera on the front. The device is produced in a plastic case in bright colors, which should appeal to girls.

Meizu M5 Note - an inexpensive phablet

– another budget smartphone that can compete with Xiaomi Redmi devices. Its price starts at about $150, for this money the buyer receives a modern phablet with global firmware and support for European LTE networks(specifically Band 20).

The device is equipped with a 5.5" screen with FullHD resolution and bright backlight. The smartphone is powered by SoC MediaTek Helio P10. This is not the latest, but still relevant chipset. Capacity random access memory is 3 or 4 GB, storage capacity is 16, 32 or 64 GB. There is a combined MicroSD slot. The battery has a capacity of 4000 mAh, it provides up to 9 hours of video playback at 100% brightness. Fast charging allows you to “refuel” from 0 to 100% in an hour and a half.

The camera on board the smartphone has a resolution of 13 MP and supports phase detection autofocus. She is typical for her class, she shoots about the same Redmi Note 4, and cheap Huawei, LG or Moto. A 5 MP matrix is ​​installed at the front.

Middle class: not too crowded here yet

Meizu has few middle-class smartphones. The U-series has fallen in price, but is becoming outdated, and with international firmware there is not much going on there, and the slightly more advanced M3X is purely Chinese ( global firmware not at all). But last year’s flagships fell in price and fell into the middle price category.

Meizu M3 Max – a balanced “shovel phone”

For those for whom traditional 5.5 inches is not enough, 6.44 inches Xiaomi Max big and Sony Xperia XA Ultra is expensive, there is Meizu M3 Max. This 6-inch phablet costs about $250. There is international firmware, but LTE Band 20 is not. Although, judging by the reviews of Muscovites, 4G generally works fine without it.

The M3 Max is equipped with a 6" display with FullHD resolution. The chipset is the familiar MTK Helio P10, so beloved by Meizu. The RAM capacity is 3 GB, the storage capacity is 64 GB, there is a MicroSD slot. The battery holds 4100 mAh of energy, there is fast charging Video playback at full brightness - about 8 hours.

The camera in Meizu M3 Max is budget, and this is the main disadvantage. Its software is not implemented in the best possible way, so in automatic mode the photos are about the same as on the M5 Note or Redmi Note 4 (which use the same matrix). But in manual mode really achieve higher quality. There is a 5 MP camera on the front.

Meizu Pro 6S – former flagship

Meizu Pro 6S – the company’s once top-end smartphone, which has fallen in price to $300 and dropped to middle class. It's stylish, relatively compact, reasonably fast, and has a good camera. It is its appearance that distinguishes it from its predecessor Pro 6, from which even the firmware is compatible.

The smartphone is equipped with a 5.2-inch AMOLED display made by Samsung, with FullHD resolution. The chipset inside is MTK Helio X25 with 10 cores, frequency up to 2.5 GHz. This is not the most ideal chip, but there are no obvious problems with strong throttling. Onboard RAM is 4 GB, built-in storage is 64 GB. The battery capacity is 3060 mAh, the device is clearly not long-lived, but the OLED display partially compensates for the chipset's appetite.

The changes affected the camera, which is based on a 12-megapixel IMX386 matrix. The highlight of the smartphone is the laser autofocus rangefinder, surrounded by a crown of flash with 10 diodes. At the front, the Pro 6S has a 5MP camera.

Flagships: good hardware for an affordable price

The previous flagship before the Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus is the Meizu Pro 6 Plus. It’s still difficult to guess how successful the Helio X30 will be (MediaTek is delaying its release for too long), but there is a high probability that even after the release of Pro 7, the smartphone will not lose its relevance.

Meizu Pro 6 Plus – almost Samsung

This smartphone has many parts from Samsung, so the device can be considered a good alternative for those who do not like curved screens and doesn't want to take the Galaxy S7 Edge. Moreover, Meizu Pro 6 Plus costs less, about $370 in the version with 64 and about $480 with 128 GB of memory.

The smartphone display is AMOLED, 5.7", with QHD resolution. It is made by Samsung and is approximately the same as in Galaxy Note 5. The chipset is also Korean, Exynos 8890, identical to the 7th Galaxy. RAM 4 GB, permanent memory – 64 or 128 GB. The battery capacity is 3400 mAh, the device is capable of playing video for up to 9 hours.

The smartphone camera is based on the IMX386 matrix, in a version with optical stabilization. There is a proprietary laser autofocus, the rangefinder of which is surrounded by a flash with 10 LEDs. The front camera is ultra-pixel, with a resolution of 5 MP. The device also features improved sound, thanks to a discrete DAC and amplifier.

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Meizu products were initially in demand among us, when the Russian consumer tried the right Chinese quality and the right prices. Then the company was pushed forward by Xiaomi with its even more attractive pricing policy and Dragon processors. Now Meizu has reconsidered her views on the smartphone industry and is focusing on design, cameras, individual features and convenience achieved by using innovative technologies such as recording the force of pressing or the mBack button.

We have collected for you the best smartphones from Meizu in the budget, mid-range and premium segments. These are proven models that are worth their price.

The best inexpensive Meizu smartphones: budget up to 10,000 rubles.

Despite the fact that Meizu is a Chinese company, its products cannot be called too cheap. Yes, the price/performance ratio is simply excellent, and even top-end devices are relatively inexpensive, but there are no ultra-budget smartphones in the company’s lineup. The cost of phones starts at about 8 thousand rubles.

4 Meizu M6 16GB

Cool screen
Country: China
average price: 7939 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.6

Chic inexpensive smartphone. For seven thousand rubles you get a 5.2-inch IPS matrix with HD resolution, a 13-megapixel camera, an eight-core processor (yes, on the Media Library), and convenient one-button controls. All necessary sensors are available: light, proximity, gyroscope and compass, fingerprint scanner. This is the best device for those who love Meiza and are looking for something budget-friendly for surfing the Internet, using social networks, casual games and photography.

In reviews, users complain about the quality of photos in poor lighting conditions, especially those taken with the front camera, and also complain about only HD resolution at 5.2 inches. Considering the price, all the shortcomings of the smartphone are natural and forgivable.

3 Meizu M5c

Best price
Country: China
Average price: 8,310 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.4

The M5c model is the most affordable in the class of budget devices. But this accessibility imposes a number of restrictions. First of all, you should pay attention to the plastic case. It gets scratched quite quickly even with careful use. And it doesn't feel so nice in the hand. The second significant drawback is lower productivity. The processor is somewhat weaker than its competitors, the RAM is only 2 GB, the internal memory is 16 GB. Buyers in their reviews claim that the interface works without problems, but it’s better not to think about heavy applications and games. Another disadvantage is the lack of a fingerprint scanner, which the other two participants have.

In the end, is the phone bad? Not really. Considering the price tag, we have an excellent contender for the role inexpensive smartphone. It is worse only when compared with its comrades on the brand.

Advantages:

• Lowest cost
• Good build quality

Flaws:

• All performance indicators are slightly lower than competitors

2 Meizu M5 32Gb

Largest amount of built-in memory
Country: China
Average price: RUB 10,876.
Rating (2019): 4.5

The M5 can hardly be called the best in all respects. The appearance is the same as the M5c discussed above, which means all the shortcomings are the same. The only difference is the slightly increased dimensions due to the screen being increased to 5.2 inches. Although the resolution remains the same - 1280x720 pixels. There are also not many internal differences, but only when compared with the M5s. The processor performance differs little, the amount of RAM is the same 3 GB, but the video processor is somewhat more powerful. Although you can still play either casual games or serious games on minimal graphics settings. Even the amount of built-in storage is the same - 32 GB. Overall, the device is not bad, but the price is higher than the M5s, and the plastic body is a mess...

Advantages:

• Large amount of built-in memory
• Good performance
• Good image quality in normal lighting

Flaws:

• Plastic body that gets scratched quickly

Most often, Meizu products are compared with its fellow countryman – Xiaomi. Both companies quickly gained momentum and gathered a huge army of fans. And, of course, disputes between these armies will never subside over whose idol is better. We will not take the side of one manufacturer or another, but will simply collect the pros and cons of each of them in a table.

What's the result? You cannot choose only Meizu or only Xiaomi. Both companies have successful and failed smartphones, as well as proprietary features and famous shortcomings. As usual, the choice depends more on the buyer's personal preferences.

1 Meizu M5s 16Gb

Best performance in a metal case
Country: China
Average price: 8,500 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.7

Here is the best Meizu in the budget class. First of all, the M5s model stands out metal body, which cannot but rejoice. This advantage is also mentioned in many customer reviews. Secondly, the filling is pleasing. MediaTek MT6753 can hardly be called a performance monster, but it’s enough for the quick operation of the interface and applications. Moreover, in the 32GB version, as much as 3GB of RAM is installed (in the version with 16 GB of ROM, there is only 2 GB of RAM). The device does not shine in games: casual games run without problems, but serious games can only be played on minimum graphics settings, and sometimes there can be stuttering.

The cameras pleased me. The 5 MP front camera shoots just fine for its price. The main camera performs well only in sufficient light. It remains to add the low cost to the above, and we get an excellent phone.

Advantages:

• Low cost
• Metal body
• Excellent performance for this class
• Good front camera

The best Meizu smartphones with a large screen: budget up to 15,000 rubles.

Large displays in smartphones are all the rage these days. Nowadays no one is surprised that a 5-inch device is called “mini”. And this is quite logical, because in recent years the percentage of people who consume content from a smartphone screen has been growing at an incredible pace. Moreover, the larger the screen, the more comfortable it is to watch videos or play games. Meizu’s assortment, of course, has many large devices, but we have selected for you only relatively inexpensive models.

3 Meizu M6 Note 3/32GB

Powerful battery
Country: China
Average price: 13,751 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.6

Model with Full HD, dual camera and large 4000 mAh battery. In reviews, users express positive impressions of using the camera: the frames come out bright, juicy and clear. Some people are confused by the bokeh effect - it looks strange. Macro photography is fine, autofocus does not fail. Main disadvantage model is not enough bright screen. Out of the box, the phone's display may tend towards warm shades - this can be treated by correcting it with a blue bias in the settings. Smartphone owners are also dissatisfied with the quality of the coating - it quickly collects scratches.

The performance is pleasing - the Meizu company decided to experiment again with the Dragon, so here, to the delight of users, there is a fast eight-core Snapdragon 625. A bonus is fast charging, which charges the smartphone by 50% in half an hour.

2 Meizu M5 Note 32 Gb

Best camera
Country: China
Average price: RUB 15,494.
Rating (2019): 4.6

The M5 Note smartphone is the successor to the previous participant in the rating. And, of course, this model is slightly better. The appearance remains the same down to the smallest detail - even the dimensions differ by only a couple of tenths of a millimeter. The screen is the same 5.5’ display with FullHD resolution, but the contrast is higher, which is noticeable to the naked eye. also in better side cameras have changed. There are no changes in numbers (13 megapixels, aperture 2.2), but the pictures are much better. In the dark there is not much noise, and in daylight, with straight hands, you get simply excellent pictures.

But in terms of productivity, progress is not noticeable, and this is extremely sad. It is also worth considering that there are several modifications of the smartphone: 16 and 32 GB models are equipped with 3 GB of RAM, the 64 GB version is equipped with 4 GB. Finally, it is worth noting the presence fast charging, thanks to which a 4000 mAh battery is charged in just 1.5 hours.

Advantages:

• Great camera
• Higher contrast display
• The 64GB version has the largest amount of RAM
• Fast charging

Flaws:

• I would like more performance

1 Meizu M6s 64GB

Large amount of permanent memory
Country: China
Average price: 12,400 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.8

A device that lures buyers with its convenient virtual mTouch button, replacing three standard Android buttons. Another plus for the M6s is the processor from Samsung, and not the throttling Mediatek. There is a 5.7-inch diagonal with HD+ resolution and a fashionable 18:9 aspect ratio. Both cameras shoot decently for this price segment: both the main one with 16 megapixels and the front one with 8 megapixels. This phone from Meizu has received universal approval from users.

The main complaints in the reviews concern the need to choose between a second SIM card and a memory card. But the quality of the photos, the fast and conveniently located side scanner, the stylish, expensive-looking design and the user-friendly Flyme shell evoke so much delight.

The best flagship smartphones from Meizu

The vast majority of smartphone manufacturers have a clear division of devices into classes. The division is banal, according to cost - budget, middle and top classes. Of course, Meizu is no exception, so let's look at the most powerful, beautiful and expensive models of their production.

3 Meizu Pro 7 64GB

Two screens
Country: China
Average price: 23290 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.5

On the back of the device there is a small colored touch screen. It doesn’t add much functionality; it’s only convenient to look at the time, track notifications and pedometer indicators. But it is unusual, beautiful and show-off. You can also use it to take selfies with the main camera.

In reviews, users note the excellent photo quality (there is a dual-module main camera), luxury appearance and amazingly high-quality deep sound. There’s nothing to criticize the screen for – it’s a bright AMOLED, contrasty and clear. Problems - no NFC, no ability to connect a memory card, insufficiently powerful battery (maximum - two days). Some other users also complain about Meizu's rough-hewn Flyme shell and the modest performance of Mediatek's chipset.

2 Meizu 15 4/64GB

Best camera
Country: China
Average price: 31010 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9

Fans of this smartphone claim that with its dual-module camera of 12 and 20 megapixels, it takes pictures no worse than the iPhone X and the flagship from Samsung. This is quite similar to the truth, since there is a cool laser autofocus here, optical stabilization and three(!)x optical zoom. A conventionally frameless design with a button under the screen and a body clad in ceramic acts magnetically, attracting customers.

Top processor, water protection, NFC contactless payment module - none of that is here. It's fast, but not the most productive Snapdragon chipset 660, 4 GB of RAM, fast charging and a battery with a modest capacity of 3000 mAh, a fingerprint scanner and facial recognition function. The screen is worthy of praise - it is a Samsung development. It is not clear how the manufacturer “forgot” to install NFC in its flagship - this is a serious mistake. Overall this is good alternative for those who don’t have enough money for the latest Galaxy or who are fundamentally against Apple.

1 Meizu 16th 6/64Gb

Model for perfectionists
Country: China
Average price: 32,000 rub.
Rating (2019): 4.9

A smartphone with ideal proportions. “Meizu” did not bend to the trends: it did not attach an “eyebrow” to the screen and did not remove the audio jack. The engineers made equal indentations at the top and bottom, and synchronized the position of the connectors and buttons. A chic 6-inch AMOLED screen with Full HD+ and an aspect ratio of 18 to 9 is equipped with a fingerprint scanner. Yes, the sensor is located directly below the screen. The fly in the ointment is that the finger must be placed in a strictly designated place, and the response speed is lower than that of competitors. But the scanner is accurate. There is also face unlocking, which works even in the dark.

A small but significant plush is a separate vibration motor that works pleasantly and softly. The vaunted mBack button has evolved into an on-screen navigation bar. There are also gestures and standard keys navigation. The performance is excellent, because it has a top-end Snapdragon 845 processor. The main disadvantage of the new product is the lack of NFC. Also, the device is not pleased with its autonomy - with moderate active use it lasts a day on a single charge.

And today we have new rating– the best Meizu smartphones in 2016-2017. We recently dedicated a similar top, it is clear that we could not bypass the main competitor of this Chinese company. Meizu has been on the market for quite a long time, since 2003. The company was initially engaged in the production of music players, and then was inspired by Apple products, which is still visible in its smartphones. Buyers like Meizu solutions for their stylish design, the proprietary Flyme shell, which not only looks interesting, but is also easy to use. The model range includes today not a single dozen smartphones, the number of which is increasing almost every month.

We studied reviews of Meizu smartphones, took a closer look at the most popular models, and divided the best solutions into categories to make it easier for you to navigate. In addition, we have collected links to the most profitable offer popular online stores. Well, we hope that today we will solve your question - which Meizu smartphone to choose? Go!

The best budget Meizu smartphones

Almost every company boasts an abundance of smartphone lines in different price categories. Meizu also puts a lot of affordable offers on store shelves. The Chinese manufacturer annually updates its budget line, which allows users to choose a good Meizu smartphone for relatively little money. At the end of last year and already this year, the company presented fresh models that found their buyer very quickly.

The smartphone was warmly received by users, many of whom recognized it as the best among Meizu. Among the shortcomings, the owners highlight only the camera, which is not very strong at night photography. For some, the downside may be the easily soiled glass case.

If you prefer a more practical metal to glass, then you should take a closer look at another inexpensive, but a good smartphone Meizu - M5 Note. The model is relatively new, although it already has a sequel, which is also included in our rating of the best Meizu smartphones. The solution is presented in a classic design for the company; the main material is metal, which is interrupted by plastic inserts. It is thin and quite ergonomic, equipped powerful battery. M5 Note was not left without modern processor, who can handle modern games.

Very decent smartphone with a good battery, if you are not chasing top-end performance. High-quality assembly and a clear display, fast hardware and impressive memory reserves, a fingerprint scanner and a fast charging function - all this is about the M5 Note. Thanks to the release of the company's next generation of phablets, the model is gradually losing in price, which makes us, ordinary users, happy. Definitely, the model deserves a place in the ranking of the best Meizu smartphones in 2017.

If we look at reviews of the M5 Note, users do not identify any serious shortcomings. What is classified as a disadvantage can be considered more of a quibble (no headphones included, some function does not work, which is clearly related to the firmware, and so on).

The best Meizu smartphones in the middle class

If the budget segment of the company is filled with a huge number of solutions, then with the average one everything is not so wonderful. True, the situation is apparently starting to improve little by little, since the manufacturer has created the Blue Charp division, which promises to delight us with more often available devices with decent characteristics. Let's take a look at which Meizu smartphone you can choose right now, in 2017.

Available in model range Meizu and a phablet that fans of huge smartphones will appreciate. Essentially, this is the same M5 Note, only even larger. The body is made of aluminum alloy with thin strips of plastic, a good camera from Sony is installed, naturally, there is a fast fingerprint scanner, as well as a fast charging function. The specifications of Meizu M3 Max look very nice.

The best phablet from Meizu works with 2 SIM cards, boasts good sound and decent autonomy. The disadvantages include the microUSB port, which is quite outdated by 2017. I would also like to see an NFC interface. Otherwise, the M3 Max is good, although it has a lot of competitors. For example, for a little more you can buy the king among phablets - the recent frameless one with a 6-inch display looks decent.

A number of owners cite only the battery life as a minus - with active use, the smartphone really runs out quickly due to the large display and not the most economical “filling”.

Last year, Meizu's flagship line was represented by Pro 6, which subsequently received several sequels. One of them was the Pro 6s model - a smaller version. Until recently, the best Meizu smartphone of 2016 stubbornly refused to become cheaper, but everything changed closer to the release of the next flagship. Now the Pro 6s has noticeably dropped in price, finding itself in the middle segment, which allowed users to try out the capabilities of top-end devices for relatively little money.

Pro 6s is a beautiful smartphone with a good camera. The “filling” is enclosed in an all-metal case, the thickness of which will be the envy of any other device in this price category. Particularly pleasing is the screen, which recognizes pressure, just like the latest iPhones. A high-quality AMOLED matrix will be a delight for your eyes. The Pro 6s can also be considered one of the best smartphones in terms of photography. Here we have a really noteworthy sensor, which is complemented by laser focusing and optical stabilization. Got the former flagship connector USB Type-C, but there was no place for NFC. Be that as it may, Pro 6s is one of the best Meizu smartphones, which is also inexpensive.

Judging by user reviews, the Pro 6s simply has no noticeable disadvantages.

Few would call Meizu smartphones terrible in terms of design, but the company’s devices have always had some problems with hardware. All models were presented on MediaTek processors, the oldest of which can be called worthy solutions, and then only with a stretch. But, apparently, the manufacturer heard the pleas of users, introducing at the end of summer new model on a chipset from Qualcomm. which we cited in a separate article, has settled in the middle class, becoming a serious competitor for smartphones. The new product has something to surprise, and its upcoming success has already been confirmed by the number of sales, which on the first day exceeded 200 thousand.

Meizu has finally managed to create a smartphone that will be an excellent option for any category of users. The M6 ​​Note turned out beautiful, it has a powerful “filling”, two modern cameras, as well as a large battery. This model with big screen most deserves a place in the ranking of the best Meizu smartphones. The M6 ​​Note has fast charging, but unfortunately it uses a microUSB connector. The model is housed in a sturdy metal case.

There are few reviews about the M6 ​​Note yet, but the characteristics promise to make this smartphone not just the best solution for the company, but also for the entire market.

The best Meizu flagships

Well, let's finish our top of the best Meizu smartphones with flagship solutions. The top models from the company are quite unique. The manufacturer from the Middle Kingdom places greater emphasis on design and cameras, often resorting to the use of far from the most attractive processors. Be that as it may, they find their buyer, and more than one. Therefore, here are a couple for you.

There are few such sophisticated, premium solutions on the market. Meizu has tried to make the Pro 6 Plus as thin and reliable as possible. The body is made of a single piece of metal, which is cut into two thin strips. The appearance alone brings a lot of pleasure. A large AMOLED display is installed that recognizes pressure. Advanced cameras can compete with other market sharks, and the hardware of the Pro 6 Plus can hardly be called weak or outdated even today.

Despite its advanced age for an Android smartphone, the Pro 6 Plus is still relevant and will remain so in the coming months. It is now relatively inexpensive and has all the flagship features, including NFC and a USB Type-C connector. Moreover, it is strong in shooting and looks premium. It is quite difficult to find something better for the agreed amount.

The downside of the Pro 6 Plus may be the battery, which has a relatively small capacity for a 5.7-inch display with a 2K resolution. The minus is partially offset.

In the summer of 2017, Meizu expanded its flagship line with two new products – Pro 7 and Plus. The difference lies in screen sizes and resolutions, as well as processor models. The design, as well as the key features, are similar. The main feature was the small screen located on the back side. It is small, made using AMOLED technology, so it consumes little energy. In addition, Pro 7 and Plus became the first Meizu smartphones to receive dual camera. Basically, we didn’t see anything new. In terms of hardware, they are significantly inferior to those presented this summer, and you can’t go far with one additional display.

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The solutions, although interesting, are quite controversial, given the high competition in the market. Be that as it may, without them it is difficult to imagine the ranking of the best Meizu smartphones. And the Pro 7 and Plus will definitely find their own buyer. The lack of moisture protection and NFC interface looks more absurd, without which it is difficult to imagine a modern flagship device.

So far there are few reviews about the Pro 7 / Plus, since smartphones have recently debuted on the market, but the disadvantages, as they say, are obvious.

Conclusion

On this pleasant (or not so pleasant) note, we will end our rating of the best Meizu smartphones in 2017. The company, by the way, is also approaching the end of the year on a very optimistic note, having shown a very interesting solution. And we're not talking about . It turned out to be really interesting, which absorbed all the best that a modern smartphone can give. In the very near future we will try to review the model, so follow the site news in any way convenient for you.

The Meizu company very quickly overcame the path from a Chinese know-name to a real competitor to world-famous manufacturers. In Russia, Meizu smartphones were doomed to popularity, because they exactly meet the requirements that domestic users place on mobile technology - nice design at a minimal cost.

In this article we will talk about Meizu’s product lines and its best smartphones belonging to various price segments.

What smartphone lines does Meizu offer in 2019?

For 2019, the range of Meizu smartphones is divided into several lines:

• M. This line is the most extensive. A common feature of all gadgets related to it is an excellent price-quality ratio. The cost of M-line devices does not exceed the “threshold” of 20 thousand rubles, however, in terms of functionality they are not able to compete with flagships.
• X. An image line that replaced the MX line. It includes only one smartphone so far, and it will certainly be replenished with new models with a unique, impressive design.
• Pro– formerly the flagship line. Pro devices have always been considered musical, the latest models have also become distinguished by killer performance.

Meizu also has a “digital” line, which has become the flagship. Devices included in this line are given numerical designations instead of names (for example, 15 Plus, 16).

But which of the smartphones from the listed lines stand out from the others?

Budget

Meizu M5c

• Chipset: Quad-core MediaTek MT6737, clock frequency 1.3 GHz
• Screen: 5 inches, HD resolution
• Battery: 3000 mAh
• RAM: 2 GB
• Built-in storage: 16 GB

Price: from 6,250 rubles

Of course, Meizu M5c is not a champion in performance - and it won’t please the user with its unique design, because it’s made of plastic. However, you need to understand that the M5c model is intended for other purposes - it is a typical “workhorse” with a fairly capacious battery and good cameras. The “state employee” from Meizu is ideal for the role of a replacement - when by the evening the expensive iPhone is on its last legs, this device will help out and allow the user to stay in touch.

Advantages:

• Affordable price.
• Many body color options.
• High capacity battery.
• Supports two SIM cards.
• Front-camera with 18 filters for editing.

Flaws:

• Performance is very mediocre.
• Although the body is made of polycarbonate, it still does not seem durable.

With a capacious battery

Meizu M6 Note

• Chipset: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
• Screen: 5.5 inches, FullHD resolution
• Battery: 4000 mAh
• RAM: 3 GB
• Built-in storage: 32 GB

Price: from 10,300 rubles

For Meizu M6 Note, domestic thematic portals sang praises in unison, calling it the best that the Chinese manufacturer has been honored with. This opinion is confirmed by the level of sales abroad - on the first day over 200 thousand M6 Note devices were sold.

The main advantage of the device is capacious battery at 4000 mAh. According to the manufacturers, the milliamps are enough for 10 hours of continuous gameplay or 34 hours of watching videos in FullHD resolution - that is, for a couple of seasons of your favorite movie show. An important feature of the device is the Snapdragon processor from Qualcomm - previously Meizu equipped smartphones only with chipsets from MTK.

Advantages:

Flaws:

with giant screen

Meizu X8

• CPU: 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, clock speed 2.2 GHz
• Screen: 6.15 inches, resolution 2220×1080
• : 12 megapixels + 5 megapixels / 20 megapixels
• : 4 GB / 64 GB
• Battery capacity: 3210 mAh

Price: from 19,990 rubles

X8 is a new product from Meizu, which appeared in Russia at the beginning of 2019. The smartphone is notable not only because it is the first Meizu device with a “unibrow” - in addition, it is the most affordable gadget with Qualcomm processor Snapdragon 710. This chipset, for a second, ranks second in power after the flagship Snapdragon 845. Actively boasting of the processor, Meizu is positioning the X8 as a smartphone for gamers. However, we would like to point out another advantage of the device.

The smartphone has a magnificent giant screen with an outlandish 18.5:9 aspect ratio, occupying almost 90% of the front surface. There is no AMOLED matrix, but even though the display is made using IPS technology, the colors are very clear and saturated, the picture is realistic, and the viewing angles are maximum. It's nice that the screens are like this High Quality began to appear on models that do not belong to the premium segment.

Advantages:

Flaws:

• The Flyme branded shell is not for everybody.
• Autonomy is not the best - despite the fact that the battery capacity is quite high.

Musical and powerful

Meizu Pro 7

• Chipset: 8-core MediaTek Helio P25
• Screen: 5.2 inches, FullHD resolution
• Battery: 3000 mAh
• RAM: 4 GB
• Built-in storage: 64 GB

Price: from 20,990 rubles

Meizu Pro 7 was the company's flagship in 2017. Despite the fact that many experts call the main feature of this gadget the additional screen on the rear panel, its key advantage is still the built-in Cirrus Logic CS43130 audio chip, which provides a dynamic range of 130 dB and excellent sound playback quality (32 Bit / 384 kHz). The chip has an NOS (Non-Oversampling) emulation mode - when this mode is activated, the music in the headphones begins to sound so “lively” and “tube” that even the most scrupulous audiophile will not be disappointed.

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Meizu Note 8

• CPU: 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 632
• Screen
• Cameras (main / front): 12 megapixels + 5 megapixels / 8 megapixels
• Memory (RAM/built-in): 4 GB / 64 GB
• Battery capacity: 3600 mAh

Price: from 13,550 rubles ()

Meizu M6 Note turned out to be a real hit - it’s not surprising that the manufacturer decided to continue updating its Note line. After the “six”, the “eight” came out immediately - it seems that Meizu believes in the “curse of Note 7”.

Note 8 “doesn’t have enough stars in the sky,” but it doesn’t have any obvious shortcomings. The smartphone became faster than its “predecessor” (due to the replacement of the 625th Snapdragon with the 632nd), received a screen with and capacious battery. The main advantage of the new model, perhaps, can be called a dual camera. Despite the fact that its resolution is not the highest, the pictures are clear and with good detail. Both modules have an f/1.9 aperture, thanks to which the smartphone takes very good photographs even in low light conditions.

Advantages:

• 6-inch screen with narrow frames and 18:9 aspect ratio.
• A fast chipset made using a 14nm process technology.
• Durable metal housing.
• A variety of color options (there is, for example, a model in lilac).
• High-aperture camera with modules from SONY.
• Powerful battery.

Flaws:

• Does not support NFC.

the best of the best

Meizu 16th

• CPU: 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, clock speed 2.8 GHz
• Screen: 6 inches, resolution 2160x1080
• Cameras (main / front): 20 megapixels + 12 megapixels / 20 megapixels
• Memory (RAM/built-in): 6 GB / 64 GB
• Battery capacity: 3010 mAh

Price: from 30,290 rubles ()

It seems that Meizu is overestimating itself when it releases a smartphone at such a price. Add 10 thousand rubles - and you can safely go for it. However, experts unanimously claim that the price of Meizu 16th is completely reasonable, since the smartphone is an ideal flagship.

The design of the device is one of its main advantages. The wide-format 6-inch display from Samsung occupies almost 90% of the front surface; there are frames only near the bottom and top ends. With its huge screen, the smartphone does not look like a “shovel” - Meizu has done a great job on the ergonomics of the device. The 16th model is unlike any other model currently on sale.

The functionality of the model is also impressive, and in terms of performance, the smartphone is definitely among the best on the market. Meizu 16 th is sold with two RAM options - 6 and 8 GB. The 8 GB option looks like a foundation for the future, since the 6 GB model and Snapdragon processor 845 can easily cope with any task that the user puts before it.

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Flaws:

• High cost – is the Meizu brand strong enough for the company to sell smartphones at this price?

Conclusion

Meizu is rapidly increasing its momentum, wanting to prove that it deserves a place in the cohort of the best mobile phone manufacturers. Due to the fact that the company's catalog of smartphones is extensive, each user can find in it a gadget that matches his personal requirements and prosperity. At the same time, Meizu adheres to an extremely reasonable pricing policy, without forcing buyers to overpay for the brand - something that other large manufacturers do.

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Meizu U20

Price: from 8,869 rubles

In 2016, Meizu introduced perhaps the cutest smartphone in the budget segment. The U20 compares favorably with competing models in that it is made exclusively from premium materials: the front and back surfaces are covered with glass, the side is protected by a metal frame. Although Meizu U20 is made of glass, it cannot be called fragile - the front edge is protected by Gorilla Glass 3, so the user does not have to worry about minor scratches and chips appearing on it.

Advantages:

• Attractive glass design.
• FullHD display, made using full lamination technology and capable of transmitting shades very reliably.
• Powerful 13 megapixel camera with dual flash.
• The presence of a fingerprint sensor.
• Oleophobic coating on the front edge prevents fingerprints from appearing on the screen.

Flaws:

• Combo slot – you have to choose between the second Sim and a flash drive.
• There is no NFC, which means there is no possibility to make contactless payments.

Meizu Pro 7 Plus

• Chipset: 10-core MediaTek Helio X30
• Screen: 5.7 inches, resolution 2560×1440
• Battery: 3500 mAh
• RAM: 6 GB
• Built-in storage: 64 GB

Price: from 26,590 rubles

The question may arise: why not combine the Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus into one group? But the fact is that in some characteristics the “plus” model is significantly superior to the regular one. The Pro 7 Plus has a larger battery and a larger screen, but its main feature is the chipset.

Meizu Pro 7 Plus is the first smartphone to receive a processor from MTK Helio X30, 10-core and made using 10nm technology. The key to the speed and energy efficiency of the gadget is the RAM: “on board” 6 GB of the most modern LPDDR4x RAM. The Power VR 7XTP-MP4 video accelerator is responsible for the graphics component - thanks to it, the user can enjoy 4K video without any problems. Meizu Pro 7 Plus will be a great gift for a gamer - even in the most demanding FPS games will remain at 60.

Advantages:

• Excellent performance.
• Dual 12-megapixel camera allows you to take photos with excellent contrast and low noise.
• Additional screen – it can be used to control the player.
• Availability USB port Type-C 3.1.
• Large 5.7-inch display with QHD resolution.

Flaws:

• No NFC.
• The price in the official store and from large retailers is too high (more than 40 thousand rubles).

(pictured is the alleged design of the MX7 smartphone)

• Chipset: 10-core MediaTek Helio P25, clock frequency 2.3 GHz
• Screen: 5.5 inches, FullHD resolution
• Battery: 3000 mAh
• RAM: 4 / 6 GB
• Built-in storage: 32 / 64 GB

Price: from 16,000 rubles (by pre-order)

Meizu has been stirring up interest in the new MX smartphone for a very long time, which was supposed to be officially presented on October 11, 2017. However, the presentation did not happen - now there are rumors that the MX7 will appear in the spring of 2018.

Why is the MX7 so anticipated? Insiders claimed that Meizu managed to do something that Apple, Samsung and other major market players could not do - hide the fingerprint sensor under the screen. Judging by the teaser image that appeared on the Internet, the scanner should be located closer to the center of the display.

However, some users believe that the information about the fingerprint sensor under the screen is simply a fake for the sake of information hype. This point of view has a right to life - it is suspicious that the teaser was not posted on any official Meizu blog. However, if the Chinese manufacturer really managed to get ahead of the market giants mobile electronics, this will definitely allow him to reach new level and significantly increase global sales.

Meizu / Meizu is one of the leading Chinese smartphone manufacturers. Meizu models are consistently among the best-selling Android smartphones in the world, China and Russia.

In this review we will look at the best smartphones from the catalog Chinese brand for summer 2019. The rating is based on reviews in Yandex Market, price-quality ratio and technical characteristics.

10 Meizu U10 16Gb

9 Meizu M2 Note 16Gb

The average price is 12,500 rubles. This model received 53% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market. Meizu M2 Note has become the most popular smartphone Meizu in the first half of 2016. Technical characteristics: 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, operating Android system 5.1, 16 GB of permanent memory and 2 GB of RAM, there is a slot for an external memory card (combined with a slot for a second SIM card). Main camera 13 MP, front camera 5 MP. Battery capacity - 3100 mAh.

8 Meizu MX5 16Gb

The average price in Russia is 15,600 rubles. You can buy Meizu MX5 16Gb on AliExpress for 10.3 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). This smartphone received 58% of fives in Yandex Market (see reviews of Meizu MX5). This model became the world's best-selling Meizu phone in the first half of 2016 (data from antutu.com), entering the top 5 sales of Android smartphones in China. Technical characteristics: 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 5.0 operating system, 32 GB of storage and 3 GB of RAM, no memory card slot, support for two SIM cards. Battery capacity - 3150 mAh.

Main camera 20.7 MP, front camera 5 MP. This smartphone uses a 6-lens lens, which significantly increases its peripheral resolution. Laser autofocus technology helps you take even more outstanding photos. The quality of photos taken in low light or on the move has also improved significantly. In addition, thanks to optimized sharpening and white balance algorithms, photos look more natural and softer. The MX5 smartphone is equipped with a fingerprint identification system. It is also worth noting that in the production of the display, not their own technology was used (as Meizu admits, it is still far from perfect), but the technology of the global leader in the production of smartphones - Samsung.

7 Meizu M3E

The average price in Russia is 12,900 rubles. You can buy Meizu M3E on AliExpress for 8.8 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). The smartphone, released in August 2016, received 50% “A” reviews in Yandex Market. Technical characteristics: 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 32 GB of permanent memory and 3 GB of RAM, there is a slot for an external memory card (combined with a slot for a second SIM card). Main camera 13 MP, front camera 5 MP. Battery capacity - 3100 mAh. There is a fingerprint scanner.

6 Meizu M3 Note 32Gb

The average price in Russia is 12,500 rubles. You can buy Meizu M3 Note 32Gb on AliExpress for 8.3 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). This model, which went on sale in April 2016, scored 52% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market. Meizu M3 Note became the most popular smartphone in the world from the Meizu catalog in the 3rd quarter of 2016 (data from antutu.com). In China, this model took 6th place, and in Russia it was in the top three. Technical characteristics: 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 5.1 operating system, 32 GB of permanent memory and 3 GB of RAM, there is a slot for an external memory card (combined with a slot for a second SIM card). Main camera 13 MP, front camera 5 MP. Battery capacity - 4100 mAh. There is a fingerprint scanner.

5 Meizu M3 Max 64Gb - Meizu smartphone with the largest screen

The average price in Russia is 13,400 rubles. You can buy Meizu M3 Max 64Gb on AliExpress for 11.8 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). This model, released in September 2016, received 46% “A” reviews in Yandex Market. Technical characteristics: 6-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 64 GB of permanent memory and 3 GB of RAM, there is a slot for an external memory card (combined with a slot for a second SIM card). Main camera 13 MP, front camera 5 MP. Battery capacity - 4100 mAh. There is a fingerprint scanner.

4 Meizu M5 16Gb - the most popular Meizu phone in Russia

The average price in Russia is 9,200 rubles. You can buy Meizu M5 16Gb on AliExpress for 6 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). The budget model appeared in October 2016 and today has received 63% of five reviews in Yandex Market. This is the most popular smartphone in Russia in 2019 in the Meizu catalog.

Technical characteristics: 5.2-inch IPS screen with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 16 GB of permanent memory and 2 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 128 GB (combined with a slot for a second SIM card). 8-core MediaTek MT6750 processor. Battery capacity - 3070 mAh. There is a fingerprint scanner. Main camera 13 MP with LED flash and autofocus. Front camera 5 MP.

3 Meizu Pro 6 64Gb

The average price in Russia is 26,000 rubles. The spring flagship Meizu 2016 scored 52% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market. Technical characteristics: 5.2-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 64 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM, support for two SIM cards. Battery capacity - 2560 mAh. There is a fingerprint scanner.

Main camera 21.16 MP, front camera 5 MP. Camera based on Sony IMX230 sensor. The resource dxomark.com gave this camera 74 points, the same number of points scored, for example, Huawei P8.

Unlike traditional taps and swipes, Meizu PRO 6 features a 3D Press function that allows you to distinguish the force of touching the screen in real time and launch corresponding functions and applications. This technology not only improved the efficiency of the system, but also made possible a closer connection between person and device. In addition, 3D Press technology includes vibration of the device in addition to visual changes when touched with a certain force.

Meizu PRO 6 is equipped with the third generation NXP Smart PA system. The advanced chip can record the status of the speaker in real time and intelligently control its vibration. The device has improved the volume and transmission of low-frequency sounds from the speaker. The sound is clear and loud without any noise. The characteristics of the mSound speaker are at the Hi-Fi level. In addition, the speaker can work as a microphone with recording from high resolution.

The device uses branded shell Meizu - Flyme 5. This is a heavily rethought version standard Android. The user interface is elegant and the system is very powerful and flexible.

2 Meizu Pro 6 Plus 64GB

The average price in Russia is 27,900 rubles. You can buy Meizu Pro 6 Plus 64GB on AliExpress for 21.5 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). An improved and enlarged version of the flagship Meizu appeared in December 2016 and today has received 63% of five reviews in Yandex Market.

Technical characteristics: 5.7-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2560x1440 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 64 GB of permanent memory and 4 GB of RAM, without memory card support, there is support for two SIM cards. 8-core processor Samsung Exynos 8890 (the same processor used in 2016 Korean flagships Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge). Battery capacity - 3400 mAh. There is a fingerprint scanner that detects the user's pulse, i.e. You won't be able to unlock your smartphone with a fake silicone fingerprint.

The most pleasant innovation in Meizu Pro 6 Plus is the appearance of a really good main camera. The module is based on a 12-megapixel Sony IMX386 sensor and a fast lens with f/2.0 aperture. Plus there is optical stabilization and a combination of laser and phase detection autofocus. The front camera is far from innovative - a 5 megapixel sensor.

1 Meizu MX6 - Meizu phone with the best reviews

The average price in Russia is 15,300 rubles. You can buy Meizu MX6 on AliExpress for 13.3 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). This model, which went on sale in July 2016, scored 78% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market. This is the best result among the Meizu smartphone catalog. Technical characteristics: 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 32 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM, support for two SIM cards. Battery capacity - 3060 mAh. There is a fingerprint scanner.

Main camera 12 MP, front camera 5 MP. Camera based on Sony IMX386 sensor. With built-in phase detection autofocus, the MX6 achieves superior focusing accuracy and speed. As in Meizu MX5, a lens of 6 lenses is used. Despite the decrease in resolution of the main camera compared to Meizu MX5 ( Meizu camera MX5 was at 20.7 megapixels) the quality of photography in comparison has become noticeably better compared to this and other previous models.