Rating of the best Meizu smartphones in 2020

Smartphones are an integral part of our life. They often provide communication, help in work, study, and are used for entertainment. Every day there are more and more popular brands, including those launched in China. In the article, we propose to consider the rating of the best Meizu smartphones in 2020.

What you need to know about Meizu smartphones

Fragile glass

The screen of any Meizu phone is very fragile regardless of the model. When you drop it, you can easily break the display even with a slight impact on a hard surface. At first, you can do without chips if the phone has fallen only a few times, but if this happens regularly, a crack may appear on the entire screen.

Also, the glasses on gadgets of this brand are scratched with 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.

Housing

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

Some models even get dents in the case. The device cover also suffers from this.

However, metal cases do not scratch as much. The chrome-plated edging makes the case more scratch resistant.

Screen disease

The problem of heating is relevant for all smartphones that run on the Android platform. Also, the screen can burn out and thus form a yellow spot on the display. In most cases, this turbidity can be seen in the upper left part. This yellow streak 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 the 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 and does not always bring positive changes. It is almost impossible to wait for the update in budget models.

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

Not all functions are available for 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 is impossible even to make a password on your smartphone, since the Chinese version is also worth it. For the sake of fairness, it should be noted that models above M3 note are no longer affected by these problems.

"Accurate" camera

M2 note, M2 mini, M3 note and M3s have a lot of problems due to cheap cameras. The camera can sometimes focus on the wrong objects that you want to photograph.On the 2020 models, this misunderstanding is virtually eliminated.

The focus of the camera should always be checked immediately before buying, as a defect can be caught. The firmware of the device also greatly affects the image quality.

Weak sound from microphone and speakers

Such a 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 of the above disadvantages, the manufacturer offers a number of models that you should pay 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 their popularity.

Meizu M10

In appearance, the model looks like a strict oblong monoblock, which is made of polycarbonate materials. The build reliability is good, all the assemblies fit well together.

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. A headset jack is located at the top.

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 installed battery capacity is 4,000 mAh.

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

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

The chipset is paired with 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 according to the statements of marketers, there are 3 cameras in the model, in reality, everything is a little different.

2 auxiliary lenses are presented in 2 megapixel resolution, and the resolution of the main module is 12 megapixels, 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 of RAM;
• high quality display;
• high-quality camera;
• the cost corresponds to the quality.

• not the most top-end hardware for today;
• hybrid tray for SIM cards and 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, therefore the model we are considering is not much different from its competitors. The developers of the smartphone offer users an original rear panel material, inspired by the idea of ​​Huawei, a rounded form factor that stands out from the competition with excellent ergonomics, as well as dust and moisture protection.

The device feels great in the hand, and the 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 burden the pocket with oversized dimensions.

Realizing that every gadget needs something special to be recognized in a too saturated market, the model was equipped with a high-quality SAMOLED screen with FHD resolution.

As befits this type of display, by purchasing this device, the user gets a deep color rendering, a good reserve of brightness, extreme viewing angles and, most importantly, improved autonomy.

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

The model is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor. Despite the fact that there are smartphones with 8 line chips on the market, in terms of comparative cost, this gadget is difficult to rank among low-power ones.

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

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

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

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

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

• camera stabilization;
• accessories for this model are difficult to find on sale.

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. Slightly below are the volume buttons and the on / off key.

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

Important! Screen resolution - Full HD Plus.

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

The device perfectly retains the percentage of the battery during the day, even if it is very actively used. 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor. In addition to excellent performance values, the chip stands out for its obvious advantages, which are the absence of overheating, a rich set of functions and precise operation of the navigation module.

Among other things, the chipset is developed 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 functions normally, due to the presence of 4 GB of RAM. On the positive side, we should highlight the presence of Bluetooth 5.0, which supports new generation wireless headphones, a smart fingerprint sensor and an 18 W "plug" required for fast charging.

Important! The plug comes with a smartphone.

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

The second module is a depth sensor, which enables the use of the sought-after "bokeh" effect, which gives pictures of elegant sophistication. The front camera takes good selfie shots and is a great option for video calling.

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

• lack of a tray for a flash drive;
• face identification is more like a marketer's trick.

The average price is 12,250 rubles.

Meizu 15 (including Lite and Plus)

Under this name, the ranking unites 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 includes:

• Meizu 15
• Meizu 15 Plus
• Meizu 15 Lite

The 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 Expansion	FullHD (1920 x 1080)	QHD (2560 x 1440)	FullHD (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	32 GB / 64 GB
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 megapixels
Front-camera	20 megapixels	20 megapixels	20 megapixels
Wireless technology	Wi-fi, Bluetooth 4.2	Wi-fi, Bluetooth 4.2	Wi-fi, Bluetooth 4.2
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3500 mAh	3000 mAh
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, from its brothers it is distinguished by a diagonal of almost 6 inches, the quality and resolution of the screen also surpasses the 15 and 15 Lite.

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

• Increased amount of RAM (6 GB versus 4 GB for the other two), 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 two other models in the installed processor, built-in memory and rear camera ("light" is the only model in the series without a dual camera). The advantage of the device is its lighter weight with a screen diagonal identical to the Meizu 15.

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

• There is no NFC;
• Face unlock does not always work the first time;
• No HDR in the front;
• Lack of dust and moisture protection;
• The battery is not large enough for the filling.

Cost:

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

Video about the company and Meizu 15:

Meizu 6T

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

A gadget in a polycarbonate case, equipped with a 5.7-inch display, its resolution: 1440x720, aspect ratio: 18: 9. A distinctive feature and advantage of the screen is a good brightness indicator - 450 cd / m2, which makes it comfortable to work with the phone even in the sun. Another plus is the presence of an oleophobic coating, glass 2.5 D 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 memory up to 128GB using a memory card.

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

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

Autonomy is provided by a 3300 mAh battery.

The smartphone weighs 145 grams.

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

• No NFC;
• The main camera is not very strong, although this is compensated by the dual unit;
• No USB type C slot.

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

Smartphone video review:

Meizu M6s

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

Other notable differences are 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., And a GFT full lamination technology is used.

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

The phone works on 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 with a capacity of 3000 mAh is responsible for the autonomy.

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, ƒ / 2.0 aperture, 4-element lens.

The device weighs 160 g.

• The screen, this also applies to its fashionable design and the image quality that it displays;
• Accurate and fast lateral scanner;
• Good photo quality, despite the absence of the now fashionable dual module.

• Hybrid slot, which means the need to choose 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.

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. Has a classic type of case, which is made of metal. It weighs 173 grams and is compact. Screen diagonal 5.5 inches. The display has an auto-rotate function. Equipped with a 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 4000mAh non-removable battery.

Basically a good practical phone.

The price is on average 17,000 rubles.

• powerful;
• practical;
• easy;
• volumetric battery;
• good camera;
• supports 4G;
• a lot of memory.

• sometimes there are bugs related to software.

Smartphone video review:

Meizu Pro 7 Plus 64GB

It also has good characteristics. The operating system Android 7.0 is installed. It weighs 170 grams and is 5.7 inches diagonal. Screen type: AMOLED. This type of screen is less prone to damage. Like the previous model, it is equipped with a dual camera. There is a flashlight and a fingerprint scanner. 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.

• easy;
• even a beginner will master;
• large amount of memory;
• good camera;
• AMOLED screen.

• expensive;
• the battery does not last long.

More on the pros and cons of a smartphone:

Meizu M5s 32GB

This model has an Android 6.0 operating system. The body 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 autofocus rear camera. 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 charging mode.

• weak battery;
• fragile screen.

More information about this smartphone model is in the video:

Meizu M5 16GB

The body is made of polycarbonate. The operating system runs on Android 6. It weighs only 138 grams and is 5.2 inches diagonal. Has a relatively good 3000mA battery. A compass and a fingerprint scanner are also installed.It has 16 gigabytes of memory, which is pretty good for those who don't 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 lightweight;
• fast;
• compact;
• cheap;
• the price corresponds to the quality;
• large amount of RAM;
• installed compass and fingerprint scanner.

• the camera is rather 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 love large screens or have vision problems. It has a good 12 megapixel camera. There is also a gyroscope, compass, barometer and other useful functions. The built-in memory, which is 32 gigabytes, is enough for many pictures and even large applications.

It's a pretty good model for its price (at least it is richer in functionality than Samsung for the same 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 internal memory.

• high price;
• relatively weak battery.

A detailed video review of this model:

Meizu M1 Note 32GB

This device has an old Android operating system version 4.4. it's pretty good, and even great for a phone with 2 gig RAM and 32 GB internal memory. This device weighs only 145 grams, which allows you to carry it in your pocket (although, according to medical advice, this is not safe for health). The camera takes pictures tolerably.

This miracle of technology costs 16 thousand rubles.

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

• high price.

About the strengths and weaknesses of the device:

Meizu M5c 16GB

Good budget smartphone. The device body is made of polycarbonate. Weighs only 135 grams (no more than a wallet). It has a 5-inch screen, which is enough for powerful games and high-quality shots. 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 lightweight;
• budget smartphone;
• supports flash drives up to 128 gigabytes.

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

Smartphone video:

Meizu M5 Note 16GB

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

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

The price is 10,000 rubles.

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

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

Video tips: should you buy 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. A large number of files can be downloaded here. 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 diagonal of the screen is 5.2 inches.

The device costs about 15 rubles.

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

• a weak battery for such a powerful device.

Output

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 for their cheapness, although in terms of sales they are much inferior to the similar "budget" brand Xiaomi. In addition to the fact that Meizu's 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 device that entered the market.