Earlier today, Meizu held a launch event where it announced the Meizu E3 and Kumamon Travel Set. While promotional images do a good job of making a product look stunning, one still yearns for live photos. Below are a bunch of pictures of the phone and the travel set.

The Meizu E3 is shown in black, blue, and gold in the photos below and it is easy to see the one that stands out. The antenna lines are more visible on the gold and blue variants compared to the black unit. Also, the dual rear cameras are slightly raised. So it is best you get a case that has the camera cut-out raised high enough to keep the glass covering the camera from scratches.

There is no branding whatsoever on the front side of the device. So if you slap a case on this phone, no one is going to be able to tell who the manufacturer is. On the blue and back variant, the bezels are black but are white in the gold variant.

The bottom of the phone is home to a 3.5mm audio jack, USB-C port, and speaker grille. The primary microphone is also at the bottom and there are two screws flanking the USB port on each side.

The volume rocker is separated into two individual buttons and are on the left of the phone. The power button which is a striking red on the blue variant sits above the fingerprint scanner.

The J-20 Limited Edition also makes an appearance and stuns as well. The lines on the back are unique unlike any other phone we have seen before. The J-20 is written in army font and there is an image of the fighter jet just above Meizu’s branding.

The phone also comes with custom wallpapers, icons, and a special retail box and hard case. There are also memorial cards and a custom SIM ejector.

Irrespective of the variant you choose, you should be satisfied as they all look well made.

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There are also photos of the Kumamon Travel Set. They do look good and even the red suitcase which is not yet on sale makes an appearance.

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Before the Meizu E3 was officially unveiled today, there was a leaked photo that showed there would be a Kumamon Limited Edition variant but instead we got a J-20 Collector’s Edition. However, the Kumamon-Meizu partnership is genuine as Meizu also launched a Kumamon Travel Set alongside the E3 today.

For those who don’t know, Kumamon is a popular mascot in Japan created by the government of the Kumamoto Prefecture. The travel set includes a power bank, suitcase, sleep mask, neck pillow, and travel purse; all Kumamon-branded.

The Kumamon power bank is actually the same as the 10,000mAh Meizu M20 Power Bank released last year. The original M20 comes in white with a mix of green, gray, red, or black. If you are not a fan of white devices, you may want to grab the all-black Kumamon power bank. However, you will have to pay ¥199 (~$31) as against the regular variants which cost ¥169 (~$27). There is also an all-red variant but it isn’t listed for sale yet.

The 20-inch suitcase has two 360° wheels, a TSA-approved lock, and a lever that makes pulling it along easy. It comes in red and black but only the black is available for purchase at ¥349 (~$55).

There is also a neck pillow that transforms into a small Kumamon bear when not in use. This serves a double function as you can switch between using it as a neck pillow or a stuffed toy for a kid. The neck pillow is priced at ¥79 (~$12).

The travel set also includes a sleep mask that sells for ¥19 (~$3) and a small purse that you can store your phone, power bank, and sleep mask in. The purse is priced at ¥69 (~$11).

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The travel set does make for a great purchase if you are a frequent traveler. Meizu will also sell the whole set for ¥599 (~$95) which is cheaper than paying ¥696 (~$110) if you buy them separately.

Meizu has also released a Kumamon custom theme that can be downloaded on your phone. You can purchase the Kumamon set here on Meizu’s official online store.

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