Meizu 17 smartphone review with key features

The Chinese company Meizu is going through hard times, but the release of a new high-tech smartphone can change everything and bring the company to the TOP mobile phone manufacturers.

Meizu Technology Co in 2020 celebrated 17 years since its founding. For this event, the release of a new seventeenth-generation smartphone, Meizu 17, was announced. Everyone is looking forward to the release scheduled for April. What chips are invested in the phone, due to which Meizu 17 will attract a buyer? Let's start with general information.

General information about the phone

Let's analyze the main characteristics of the new flagship Meizu 17

Specifications:

Specified specifications may vary by region, please check with your distributor for exact information.

As you can see, the hero of the review is equipped with a top-end processor, an updated platform, and has the function of high-speed 5G data transfer. Let's consider all the characteristics in more detail.

Appearance Meizu 17

The first photos of new items have already appeared. Judging by the photo, the fresh model will be a continuation of the development of the 2019 smartphone line. A typical monoblock with a touch screen. In the new development, the designers abandoned the wide screen frame, and the changes also affected the camera models, both the main and the front.

The selfie camera is almost invisible, located on the right, at the top of the module. Between the network indicator and the battery charge indicator. The camera diameter is so small that it can be mistaken for an icon in the information line.The main camera modules are located on the back, in the center. Versions below had cameras on the left side.

The frame is made of metal, the base of the back is made of ceramic. The back panel is completely smooth, with rounded corners. The front part looks stylish, there are no bulges, sides of the frame. Sticking a protective glass on the screen will not be a problem. According to the manufacturer, the coating of body elements, side frames will be resistant to scratches and chips. Although, it is clear that in the event of a fall or strong friction, it is unlikely that any traces will remain on the phone.

The system connectors are located on the bottom. The control buttons are on the right, conveniently, under the thumb.

Front panel with capacitive touch and fingerprint technology.

Meizu 17 screen specifications

A juicy, bright picture will be provided by an AMOLED screen with a diagonal of 6.59 inches, a resolution of 2400 × 1080 and a brightness of 550 cd / m2. The refresh rate is 90Hz. On such a screen it is convenient to work, watch movies in 4K resolution and play games with good graphics. Curved Glass top coating, technology similar to Gorilla Glass, but it is curved on the sides, creating a wraparound effect. Prevents damage to the display when dropped or bumped. Scratches on Curved Glass appear over time, depending on the conditions of use. Another plus is the oleophobic coating, which repels fats and moisture from the screen.

Meizu 17 cameras

The rear camera is hidden on the front panel, the manufacturer abandoned the so-called "monobrow". It is extremely difficult to notice it, the bezel around the lens is made in green and shows the percentage of phone charge in a pie chart. Despite the small diameter of the lens, the camera is excellent, with a high resolution of 32 MP.

Built-in accurate face detection captures clear selfies. Thanks to the main modules, with resolutions of 64, 20 and 16 MP, Meizu 17 will be one of the best camera phones in its price segment. The main matrix from Sony IMX686. A 20-megapixel sensor and a proprietary circular LED flash are responsible for shooting at night, with built-in diodes in the amount of eight pieces. Sample shots from the Meizu 17 camera are not yet available. The main camera application will remain standard, like previous versions. All basic modes are available on the main screen, if necessary, the list of modes can be expanded.

What's in touch with Meizu 17

The smartphone will provide communication according to GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G standards. The SIM card slot is designed for two SIM cards, there is no space for an additional memory card.

• GSM is the global standard for digital mobile cellular communications;
• CDMA - communication technology, often radio, with coding sequences;
• HSPA - high-grade packet data transmission (wideband radio);
• LTE - high-speed data transmission for mobile phones;
• 5G is the fifth generation telecommunications standard.

Meizu is introducing innovative 5G technology, although 5G technology is not new for the Chinese smart technology market, 4G data transfer has not yet been introduced everywhere in the market of post-Soviet countries.

Wireless connectivity - WI-FI 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot and Bluetooth 5.1.

The smartphone is equipped with an NFC module for contactless connection and data transfer. This system is convenient when making payments from a smartphone.

The heart of the Meizu 17 smartphone is the chipset (processor)

The processor is single-chip, eight-core, Qualcomm. The processor model is Snapdragon 765G. Frequency - 2.4 GHz, bit depth - 64 bits.The graphics quality is provided by the video chip - Adreno 620 with a frequency of 700 MHz, supports HDR10 +.

8 cores Kyro 4755:

• high-end Cortex-A76 core;
• productive core ARM Cortex-A76;
• six power-efficient ARM Cortex-A55 cores.

The powerful processor will provide support for RAM up to 12 GB and a frequency of up to 2133 MHz.

The new generation processor that Meizu 17 is equipped with is designed for gaming smartphones, graphics with such a chip works 20% faster. Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865, 765 and 765G chips have been at the heart of high-tech smartphones since 2019.

Meizu 17 Battery

The phone is equipped with a non-removable 5000mAh battery with fast charging function. In standby mode, the phone can last up to six days without recharging. In normal, working mode (calls, social networks, chat, video viewing) from two to three days. When the screen is always on, the battery will last up to seven hours, and in the process of talking up to two days. Pretty good performance for a budget segment phone. Chinese manufacturers surprise with the release of each new smartphone.

Despite the capacious battery, the phone will remain thin, with a body thickness of 8 mm and light, weighing 195 grams. Thanks to the optimal diagonal and light weight, the smartphone lies well in the hand and does not slip.

Meizu 17 software review

The device runs on the Flyme OS shell, on the Android 10.0 operating system. If necessary, the software version can be updated over the air. The Flyme OS shell is well known to users, it is simple and clear to manage and has all the necessary functions. There are three control options available:

• buttons;
• branded mBack button;
• gestures.

The interface will please with balanced settings and nice design.For convenience, some functions are equipped with hints for the user.

Meizu 17 price

Meizu's seventeenth generation phone is predicted to start at $564 (3999 yuan). At this price, the smartphone will be available with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal memory on board.

The 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage version will start at $600 (4299 yuan).

The maximum version - 12 GB of RAM and 256 internal memory will be sold at a price of $620.

The price is predicted based on the cost of the previous flagship with lower performance - Meizu 16s Pro. At the start of sales, the device cost from $480, in the minimum configuration.

In Russia, the exact date of sales has not yet been announced, the launch for the Chinese market is planned for the end of April 2020. After the release, it will be possible to buy a new product at a profit on Chinese sites (Aliexpress, BangGud). The package will include:

• power adapter;
• type-c power cord;
• key-clip, for extracting SIM cards;
• documentation.

Sample photos are provided for informational purposes only, more photos of the new device will be presented after the official launch.

Meizu 17 review results: advantages and disadvantages

• single-chip processor of the new generation Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G;
• excellent main camera with three modules - 64 MP, 20MP, 16 MP;
• high performance;
• nice interface;
• interesting, ergonomic design;
• high-quality display;
• capacious battery, support for quick charge function.

• high price;
• The case does not have a degree of moisture protection.

Having examined in detail the main characteristics of the Meizu 17 phone, we can say that the new product can really become the most successful model in the manufacturer's lineup.If you need a reliable, nimble device with a powerful processor and a high-quality screen, then Meizu 17 will appeal to you.