Chinese innovative smartphone manufacturer Meizu started the year on a high note (or so we thought) with the unveiling of the Meizu Zero Holeless phone. The announcement of such an innovative smartphone commanded quite a lot of attention. That may have been the recipe the phone maker needed to put the device up for sale on Indiegogo crowdfunding. Meizu, no doubt, intended to test the waters with the crowdfunding campaign but the result isn’t definitely what was expected.
Just so you’ll know, the Meizu Zero Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign has ended and there is no better word to describe it than disappointing! The device had a price tag of $1299 and there is even a variant dubbed “Exclusive Pioneering Unit” with a $2999 price tag. The company was scouting for just 100 backers who would raise $100,000 USD. That didn’t happen as the company was only able to raise $45,998 from 29 backers before the campaign closed.
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We can’t really pinpoint why the crowdfunding recorded an unsatisfactory response but it may not be unconnected with the crazy price tag which Meizu slammed on the device. At that price, Apple’s latest iPhones are within reach, as well as Samsung Galaxy models. Apart from that, who even wants a “holeless phone”? As much as the design is awesome, the unsatisfactory level of interest may be a pointer to the fact that users are not only bothered about design but also performance. We are having a hard time grappling with the removal of 3.5mm audio jack from some flagship models and then Meizu’s holeless phone comes to complicate things. Apart from not being able to use the 3.5mm jack, you won’t even find a Type-C port as the device can only be charged wirelessly. You’ll also need a wireless headset if you need to use a headset. Meizu’s low-ranking reputation may have also played a role. Nevertheless, we believe price played a bigger role in the crowdfunding.
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