Meizu seems to be gearing up to launch a new affordable smartphone in its home country China. The usually reliable tipster, Digital Chat Station (DCS), has revealed the device on Weibo.
The tipster refers to the phone as the Meizu “Lucky 08” and has also shared images showing it in two color options: Black and White. But what’s really unique about this guy is its camera design.
Unlike the ubiquitous rectangular camera humps dominating the market, the Lucky 08 features a distinctive design with one camera seemingly orbiting the other, set against an interesting radiating background. DCS calls it a star-track design.
While details on the camera specifications remain under wraps, the leaks suggest the Lucky 08 is said to have a sizable 6,000mAh battery. Additionally, the phone is expected to retain the Flyme AIOS features found on Meizu’s flagship devices.
However, being a budget device, it will likely show some compromises. The tipster suggests the Lucky 08 will feature a plastic frame with flat edges. The phone, however, will still have narrow and symmetrical bezels on the front.
There’s no official word on when or where Meizu will launch the smartphone. But with live photos already circulating, a September or October release seems likely.
It’s surprising that Meizu is continuing with smartphone launches even after announcing it was exiting the market earlier this year. Since the announcement, the company has already released at least five phones, if not more.
Meizu is also expected to launch the M20, its first M-series phone in five years. It seems the company is reviving its old lineup rather than leaving the smartphone market. So, what was all the fuss about earlier this year?
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