Rating of the best Meizu smartphones of 2022

Smartphones are an integral part of our lives. They often provide communication, help in work, study, are used for entertainment. Every day there are more and more popular brands, including those issued in China. In the article, we propose to consider the rating of the best Meizu smartphones in 2022.

What you need to know about Meizu smartphones

fragile glass

The screen of any Meizu brand phone is very fragile, regardless of the model.When you drop it, you can easily break the display even with a weak blow on a hard surface. Chips can be avoided at first if the phone has been dropped only a few times, but if this happens regularly, then a crack can appear on the entire screen.

Also, the glasses on the gadgets of this brand are scratched at lightning speed. Even for the newest models, this defect is relevant. Scratches appear here even with very careful handling.

These phones are not shock resistant, but they have powerful software.

Frame

Recently, metal cases have been made on all new Meizu models (previously they were only on expensive models). However, such a case is almost as quickly scratched as plastic ones.

Some models even get dents in the case. The lid of the devices also suffers from this.

However, metal cases are not scratched so intensively. Thanks to the chrome-plated edging, the case becomes more resistant to scratches.

Screen sickness

The problem of heating is relevant for all smartphones that run on the Android platform. Also, the screen may burn in and thus form a yellow spot on the display. In most cases, this opacity can be seen in the upper left. This yellow band can only grow over time. This applies not only to Meizu phones, but also to other little-known brands, as well as some models of world-famous phone manufacturers.

Although burnout is observed on almost all Meizu smartphones. Yellow stripes on this gadget appear after a year of use (according to the reviews of the owners of a multimedia mobile device). Manufacturers have tried to eliminate this defect on new models.

Update Information

The update of the fly defines the key role of the functionality of the smartphone. This update appears very rarely, it does not always bring positive changes. In budget models, it is almost impossible to wait for updates.

Therefore, when buying even a new budget model, you will have to wait a very long time - more than six months.

Not all features are available to the average user

With this, the developers went too far. They completely copied the functionality of the iPhone. Therefore, it often looks like a low-budget "apple gadget". But even here there are drawbacks: most of these functions are described in Chinese, that is, they are almost impossible to use.

Sometimes it’s even impossible to make a password on your smartphone, because there is also a Chinese version. To be fair, it should be noted that models above the M3 note are no longer affected by these problems.

"Precise" camera

M2 note, M2 mini, M3 note and M3s have a lot of problems because of cheap cameras. The camera may sometimes focus on the wrong subjects to be photographed. On the 2020 models, this misunderstanding is actually eliminated.

The focus of the camera should always be checked immediately before purchase, as marriage may be caught. The firmware of the device also greatly affects the quality of the image.

Weak microphone and speaker sound

Such marriage is noted on many devices of the Chinese manufacturer. At the same time, such a flaw does not always manifest itself immediately.

The best smartphones from Meizu

Despite all the above disadvantages, the manufacturer offers a number of models that are worth paying attention to. We will give the first three positions to the new models of 2018, and also consider those models that, despite the earlier release, have not lost popularity.

Meizu M10

In appearance, the model looks like a strict oblong monoblock, which is made of polycarbonate materials. Reliability of the assembly is good, all nodes are properly adjacent to each other.

The rear camera is located on the left (top) of the back panel of the smartphone. A fingerprint sensor is installed in the center. Below you can see the micro USB connector for recharging, as well as the main speaker. At the top is a headset jack.

On the right side there are key control buttons and a port for inserting SIM cards and a micro SD flash drive. The role of the display is played by an IPS type matrix, the resolution of which corresponds to the HD format. The display quality is excellent, there is an impressive reserve of brightness, intense color reproduction, as well as viewing angles close to the limit.

Important! The capacity of the installed battery is 4,000 mAh.

Taking into account not the most top-end resolution for today, the battery can easily function for 1.5 days without additional charging.

The Helio P25 chip is installed as the main processor in the model - an inexpensive processor that, one way or another, pulls resource-intensive games in 3D format, however, at the lightest graphics settings.

Paired with the chipset is 3 GB of RAM, so it is possible to say that the phone copes with multitasking and stands out from the competition with normal performance parameters.

Interesting information! In An Tutu, the processor received 65 thousand points.

Despite the fact that, in accordance with the statements of marketers, the model has 3 cameras, in reality, everything is a little different.

The 2 secondary lenses are 2-megapixel and the main lens is 12-megapixel, so the practicality of the camera can be questioned.Yes, due to the depth sensor, the “bokeh” effect is more pronounced, but the overall quality of the lenses is difficult to classify as really high quality.

• battery with a capacity of 4,000 mAh;
• 3 GB RAM;
• high quality display;
• quality camera;
• the price matches the quality.

• not the most top-end iron for today;
• hybrid tray for SIM cards and a flash drive.

The average price is 8,700 rubles.

Meizu 16Xs

From the standpoint of design exclusivity, most models do not often offer users something unique, so the model we are considering does not differ much from its rivals. Smartphone developers offer users the original material of the rear panel, inspired by the idea of ​​Huawei, a rounded form factor that stands out from competitors with excellent ergonomics, as well as dust and moisture protection.

The device feels great in the hand, and plastic elements, despite the dubious quality of this material, reduce the total weight of the device, due to which the model is comfortable and practical to use. Among other things, it does not weigh down the pocket with oversized sizes.

Realizing that for recognition in a too saturated market, any gadget needs "zest", the model was equipped with a high-quality SAMOLED screen with FHD resolution.

As it should be with this type of displays, by purchasing this device the user gets a deep color reproduction, a good reserve of brightness, maximum viewing angles and, most importantly, improved autonomy.

The model has a battery with a capacity of 4000 mAh. Due to this capacity, coupled with support for fast charging, it is possible without hesitation to declare 1-2 days of uninterrupted operation of the smartphone.In addition, the charge has the ability to replenish up to 100% in half an hour, if connected to a power outlet.

The model is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 675 processor. Despite the fact that there are smartphones with 8th line chips on the market, it is difficult to classify this gadget as a low-power gadget at a comparative cost.

In the An Tutu test, he easily scored 180,000 points. All gaming applications run at maximum graphical parameters, and 6 GB of RAM is enough for even the most resource-intensive tasks.

What pleasantly pleased the model was the increased quality of the diaphragm. The built-in main camera unit has the following features:

1. 48 MP.
2. 8 MP.
3. 5 MP.

As a result, the user receives a tele- and wide-angle lenses, as well as an ordinary module made by Sony Corporation.

• chic camera;
• high-quality display;
• solid indicators of autonomy;
• 6GB RAM;
• fast charging support.

• camera stabilization;
• accessories for this model are hard to find commercially.

The average price is 18,000 rubles.

Meizu Note 9

The phone draws attention to itself. At the back there is a fingerprint sensor and a rear camera that sticks out a little from the body. On the right side there is a tray for a micro SD flash drive and SIM cards. A little lower are the volume buttons and the on / off key.

The display in this model is really striking in its high quality. It stands out from the competition with its high pixel density of 402 PPI.

Important! Screen resolution - Full HD Plus.

Among other things, it is favorably distinguished by excellent anti-reflective qualities and excellent color reproduction, due to which it is really comfortable to use the device.The battery capacity of 4000 mAh, coupled with support for fast charging and an energy-saving processor, is an excellent solution.

The device perfectly saves the battery percentage during the day, even if you use it very actively. If you use a smartphone much more economically, then it may well work for a couple of days.

Interesting information! The model provides support for fast charging, and from 0 to 100% the battery is replenished in an hour and a half.

The heart of the model is the modern Snapdragon 675 processor from Qualcomm. In addition to excellent performance values, the chip stands out for its obvious advantages, which include no overheating, a rich set of functions and accurate operation of the navigation module.

Among other things, the chipset is designed on the basis of an innovative technological process, which is reflected in the good energy efficiency, which is so necessary for devices with such a display resolution.

Most gaming applications run at extreme graphics settings. Multitasking works fine, due to the presence of 4 GB of RAM. Of the pleasant sides, we should highlight the presence of Bluetooth 5.0, which supports a new generation of wireless headphones, a smart fingerprint sensor and an 18 W plug, which is necessary for fast charging.

Important! "Fork" comes with the smartphone.

The main camera unit is presented as a 12-megapixel sensor, but it can shoot at 48-megapixel resolution thanks to software innovations. The aperture is of good quality and has a high sensitivity to light, due to which it is possible to take high-quality photos not only during the day, but also in poor lighting conditions.

The second module is the depth sensor, which allows you to use the sought-after bokeh effect, which gives the pictures an elegant sophistication. The front camera takes good selfie shots and will be a great option for video calling.

• gradient body;
• IPS display with Full HD Plus resolution;
• capacious battery;
• good camera;
• 4GB RAM.

• lack of a tray for a flash drive;
• Face ID is more like a marketing gimmick.

The average price is 12,250 rubles.

Meizu 15 (including Lite and Plus)

Under this name, the rating combines three models released by the company for its 15th anniversary, which was celebrated in 2018. The name is uncomplicated and reflects the reason for the release of new products. The series features:

• Meizu 15
• Meizu 15 Plus
• Meizu 15 Lite

Comparative characteristics of the technical parameters of all variations can be seen in the table.

Criterion	Meizu 15	Meizu 15 Plus	Meizu 15 Lite
Screen diagonal	5.46	5.95	5.46
Display extension	Full HD (1920 x 1080)	QHD (2560 x 1440)	Full HD (1920 x 1080)
Number of SIM cards	2	2	2
RAM	4	6	4
Built-in memory	64 GB / 128 GB	64 GB / 128 GB	32GB/64GB
Operating system	Android	Android	Android
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 660	Samsung Exynos 8895	Qualcomm Snapdragon 626
Number of Cores	4+4	4+4	4+4
Main camera	20 MP + 12 MP	20 MP + 12 MP	12 MP
Front-camera	20 MP	20 MP	20 MP
Wireless technologies	WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2	WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2	WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3500 mAh	3000 mAh
The weight	152 g	177 g	145 g

As you can see, all three smartphones differ in several parameters that ultimately affect the price.

The leading and most expensive model is Meizu 15 Plus, it is distinguished from its brothers by a diagonal of almost 6 inches, the quality and screen resolution also surpasses 15 and 15 Lite.

The rest of the Meizu 15 Plus performance is also better:

• The amount of RAM has been increased (6 GB versus 4 GB for the other two), the built-in memory is similar to Meizu 15 and surpasses the "light" version;
• Faster processor;
• Increased battery capacity - up to 3500 mAh.

The younger brother of the series is Meizu 15 Lite.

The smartphone loses to the other two models in the installed processor, the amount of internal memory and the rear camera (“light” is the only model in the series without a dual camera). The advantage of the device is a lighter weight with a screen diagonal identical to Meizu 15.

• Regardless of the chosen model, the design will please, it is stylish;
• Performance - a smart processor allows you to use the device with maximum efficiency;
• The front camera is perfect for selfies;
• Support fast charging function;
• The presence of an unlock sensor with a finger and a face;
• The display has a good resolution and brightness level.

• No NFC;
• Face unlock doesn't always work the first time;
• No HDR in the front camera;
• Lack of dust and moisture protection;
• The battery is not capacious enough for the filling.

Price:

The company offers anniversary series smartphones from 19,990 rubles for Meizu 15 Lite, from 34,000 rubles for Meizu 15, from 45,900 rubles for Meizu 15 Plus.

Video about the company and Meizu 15:

meizu 6t

Another model of the year 2018 was the 6T smartphone. As the leading feature of the device, the coating of its body is declared. Three color schemes (red, black and gold) were developed by the brand together with the supplier of paints and varnishes for the aviation and automotive industries PPG.As a result, the smartphone has become more resistant to rubbing, scratches, there is protection against the penetration of dirt and various microbes.

The gadget in a polycarbonate case is equipped with a display with a diagonal of 5.7 inches, its resolution: 1440x720, aspect ratio: 18:9. A distinctive feature and advantage of the screen is a good brightness indicator - 450 cd/sq.m., which makes it comfortable to work with the phone even in the sun. Another plus is the presence of an oleophobic coating, 2.5 D glass with full lamination.

The smartphone is available in two versions (depending on the amount of memory): 2 GB of RAM and 16 - built-in or 3 and 32 GB, respectively. Both models can expand the memory up to 128 GB using a memory card.

Important to remember! Equipped with two nanoSIM slots, the smartphone can operate either in SIM + SIM or SIM + memory card mode.

Cameras: The main module is dual (13 + 2 MP), aperture ƒ / 2.2. The front camera is equipped with a 4-element lens and 8 MP, aperture ƒ / 2.0.

Autonomy provides a battery capacity of 3300 mAh.

The smartphone weighs 145 gr.

• The smartphone screen is excellent in all respects (diagonal, resolution, brightness, coverage);
• The presence of various sensors and scanners (fingerprint, gravity, infrared sensor, digital gyroscope, light sensor, touch sensor, digital compass);
• Good memory performance of the device;
• A light weight.

• No NFC
• The main camera is not too strong, although this is compensated by a dual block;
• No USB type C slot.

The cost recommended by the manufacturer is from 10,500 rubles.

Video review of the smartphone:

Meizu M6s

This is the 2018 model introduced in January.Its main selling point and factor to attract buyers is Samsung's powerful 6-core Exynos 7872 SoC. The M6s is the first M-series device to use Cortex-A73 cores. 14nm FinFET process technology has been adapted to Flyme 6 OS.

Other highlights were the fingerprint sensor located on the side of the smartphone and the new full-screen display. The latter has a diagonal of 5.7 inches, a resolution of 1440x720, a brightness level of 450 cd / sq.m., and GFT full lamination technology is used.

The device works with 2 "nano" type SIM cards, one of them can be replaced with a memory card to expand the base indicators (the smartphone can be in one of two variations: 3 GB of RAM and 32 - built-in memory or 3 + 64, respectively) up to 128 GB.

The phone works in all major standards and networks. These are: 4G: FDD-LTE (B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20), 4G: TD-LTE (B40), 3G: WCDMA (B1, B2, B5, B8), 3G: CDMA (BC0), 2G: GSM (B2, B3, B5, B8).

The battery is responsible for autonomy, with a capacity of 3000 mAh.

The smartphone is equipped with rear and front cameras. The main one is 16 MP, ƒ / 2.0 aperture, 5-element lens and two-tone flash. The front camera has more modest indicators: 8 megapixels, aperture ƒ / 2.0, 4-element lens.

The device weighs 160 gr.

• The screen, it concerns both its fashionable design and image quality which it demonstrates;
• Accurate and fast scanner on the side face;
• Good quality of photos, despite the absence of the now fashionable dual module.

• Hybrid slot, which means the need to make a choice between the amount of memory and two SIM cards;
• Lack of FM radio;
• No NFC.

The cost of a smartphone is from 11,000 rubles.

Read more about the advantages and disadvantages of a smartphone:

Meizu M6 Note 4/32GB

This practical smartphone is equipped with the Android 7.1 operating system. It has a classic case type, which is made of metal. It weighs 173 grams and has a compact size. Screen diagonal 5.5 inches. The display has an auto-rotate function. Equipped with dual camera 12 (rear) and 5 megapixels (front). The main function of the camera is the LED flash. This phone is equipped with a powerful non-removable battery with a capacity of 4000 milliamp hours.

In principle, a good practical phone.

The price averages 17,000 rubles.

• powerful;
• practical;
• light;
• bulk battery;
• good camera;
• supports 4G;
• a lot of memory.

• sometimes there are bugs associated with the software.

Video review of the smartphone:

Meizu Pro 7 Plus 64GB

It also has good features. The operating system Android 7.0 is installed. It weighs 170 grams and has a diagonal of 5.7 inches. Screen type: AMOLED. This type of screen is less susceptible to damage. Like the previous model, it is equipped with a dual camera. There is a flashlight and a fingerprint scanner. It has a good non-removable battery. It also has 64 gigabytes of storage for files, as well as 6 gigabytes of RAM.

It costs an average of 35 thousand rubles.

• light;
• mastered even by a beginner;
• large amount of memory;
• good camera;
• AMOLED screen.

• expensive;
• battery does not last long.

Read more about the pros and cons of a smartphone:

Meizu M5s 32GB

This model has an Android 6.0 operating system. The case is metal, made in a classic style. Screen type: IPS with a diagonal of 5.2 inches. A very practical and compact smartphone that weighs only 143 grams. Equipped with a good rear camera with autofocus. Supports 4G network.

It costs an average of 9-10 thousand rubles, which is quite tolerable for phones with such characteristics.

• ultra light;
• practical;
• convenient;
• refers to models of the middle price category;
• additionally installed compass, gyroscope and fingerprint scanner;
• There is a fast charge mode.

• weak battery;
• fragile screen.

Learn more about this smartphone model in the video:

Meizu M5 16GB

The body is made of polycarbonate. The operating system runs on Android 6. Its weight is only 138 grams, and the diagonal is 5.2 inches. It has a relatively good battery with a capacity of 3000 milliamps. A compass and a fingerprint scanner are also installed. It has 16 gigabytes of memory, which is pretty good for those who do not download large files. This volume is enough for a large number of photos.

Such a budget smartphone costs about 8 thousand rubles (depending on the store).

• ultra light;
• quick;
• compact;
• cheap;
• the price corresponds to the quality;
• large amount of RAM;
• compass and fingerprint scanner installed.

• camera is weak.

Video review of this smartphone:

Meizu MX6 4/32GB

The body is made of metal. The weight is 155 grams. Screen diagonal 5.5 inches. It is suitable for people who like big screens or have vision problems. It has a good 12 megapixel camera. There is also a gyroscope, compass, barometer and other useful features. The built-in memory, which is 32 gigabytes, is enough for many pictures and even large applications.

For its price, a pretty good model (at least richer in functionality than Samsung for a similar amount).

It costs about 16 thousand rubles.

• stylish;
• comfortable in using;
• suitable for people with poor eyesight;
• large amount of RAM;
• there are additional useful functions;
• good amount of built-in memory.

• high price;
• relatively weak battery.

Detailed video review of the specified model:

Meizu M1 Note 32GB

This device is running the old Android operating system version 4.4. this is pretty good, and even great for a phone with 2 gigabytes of ram and 32 gigabytes of built-in memory. This device weighs only 145 grams, which allows you to carry it in your pocket (although, according to the advice of doctors, this is not safe for health). The camera takes decent pictures.

This miracle of technology costs 16 thousand rubles.

• easy to use;
• nice interface;
• pretty good battery (as for android 4.4);
• built-in additional features.

• high price.

About the strengths and weaknesses of the device:

Meizu M5c 16GB

Good budget smartphone. The body of the device is made of polycarbonate. Weighs only 135 grams (no more than a purse). It has a 5-inch screen, which is enough for powerful games and high-quality pictures. Operating system Android 6.0. battery capacity 3000 milliamps. There is 16 gigabytes of internal memory, which is enough for many photos and applications (usually all applications take up no more than 2 gigabytes). It also supports flash drives up to 128 gigabytes, so there will be no problems with storing a lot of photos.

It costs about 7 thousand rubles.

• supports all applications;
• has good functionality;
• ultra light;
• budget smartphone;
• Supports flash drives up to 128 gigabytes.

• weak camera;
• the battery runs out quickly;
• there is no fingerprint scanner (although even on the Breivis phone for 5000 rubles it is).

Smartphone video:

Meizu M5 Note 16GB

The body of this device is made of metal. Management is carried out by touch and mechanical buttons. The operating system is Android 6.0. It weighs 175 grams (a bit heavy compared to other models).

The screen diagonal is 5.5 inches, which is a bit small for a 13 megapixel camera. But the amount of RAM is as much as 3 gigabytes, and built-in 16. But the lack of memory can be compensated by buying a flash card up to 128 gigabytes. The 4000 milliamp battery will please any user.

The price is 10,000 rubles.

• capacious battery;
• large volume;
• good color rendering;
• user-friendly interface;
• pretty fast device.

• applications can only be installed on the phone's memory;
• there are no google play services (but they can be downloaded if necessary).

Video tips: is it worth buying this smartphone:

Meizu Pro 7 4/128GB Black

Great phone with two displays. This phone has a 10-core processor and 4 gigabytes of RAM, and the built-in memory is huge: 128 gigabytes. Here you can download a large number of files. Thanks to this device, you can find out some information about yourself (weight, steps taken, calories burned and much more). Works on Android 7.0. Matrix type: Super AMOLED. The screen diagonal is 5.2 inches.

The device costs about 15 rubles.

• very powerful gadget for its price;
• a lot of free memory;
• light;
• practical;
• stylish design.

• The battery is rather weak for such a powerful device.

Conclusion

When buying any smartphone, you should always look at its characteristics, as well as read customer reviews.Meizu smartphones have gained popularity in the mobile phone market with their cheapness, although in terms of sales they are much inferior to the similar “budget” Xiaomi brand. In addition to the fact that Meizu phones run on the android operating system, they function thanks to their fly software.

This article was created to help the buyer choose a brand new Meizu brand device that entered the market.