Meitu’s phones are easily recognised through the signature design they usually adopt. Sadly, the company couldn’t stay put in the shark-infested water which the Chinese smartphone market is. The innovative start-up was consumed by one of the “Sharks”- Xiaomi. The deal which would see Xiaomi release mobile products under the Meitu brand was first unveiled in November last year. A deadline for mid-2019 was announced when the company will stop manufacturing mobile phones. Apparently, that is coming earlier than expected as Meitu mobile has released a farewell letter to its fans.

The letter recalls, obviously with some nostalgia for those who could relate, the history of Meitu’s mobile phone. The letter was addressed as “To the most beautiful Mito mobile phone users”. The article sought to clarify the terms of the agreement the brand has with Xiaomi. The letter noted that the innovation is more of a transformation of the Meitu mobile phone brand to usher in new upgrade. It also revealed that the brand will continue to develop its impressive imaging technology, tapping from Xiaomi’s R&D towards improving that aspect. The letter also hinted that the phones will be produced and distributed by Xiaomi with a comprehensive technology upgrade and large-scale development. Thus, we should expect new Meitu mobile phones to be more powerful.

Read Also: Meitu T9’s amazing selfie camera ranked on DXOMark

Earlier this year, Meitu had already hinted that the new mobile phones will be developed, produced, sold and promoted by Xiaomi. Meitu will only enjoy the sales share proportionally. As such, we can’t say if Xiaomi plans to retain the design style or if it is interested mostly in Meitu’s imaging technology. No worries, the new Meitu phones will soon hit the market, if the post by Xiaomi’s mobile phone product marketing director on Weibo is anything to go by.

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Meitu is expanding its smartphone brochure with new camera-oriented smartphones. After primarily focusing on “beautification” apps in the past few years, Meitu is now focusing on smartphones. Last year, they announced the Meitu T9 smartphone with Quad cameras. On both rear and the front side, it carries dual cameras with improved software algorithms. Recently, DxOMark did hands-on its front selfie camera where the device scored 69 points.

Meitu T9 got appreciation from DxOMark in capturing the adequate exposure and contrast of natural scenes. Further, due to the low dynamic range, the device faced difficulties in capturing high-contrast scenes. As far as the selfies are concerned, it correctly exposed face color and light during well-balanced conditions. It seems T9 has done quite a good job in the DxOMark selfie testing.

The device stands pretty well against the competition. Its front camera has a significant improvement against its predecessor, Meitu V6. As per the testing authority, Meitu T9 registers better colors and focus swiftly on the objects. Even though, its flash quality has improved majorly. Overall, its front camera scored very well against the other mid-level devices.  Although, it fared below than the top ranking device for obvious reasons. As far as the overall score of its front camera is concerned, then it floated very well with 73 points in photography and 63 points in video capturing.

• Read More: Meitu T9 gets six anime-based special edition models, includes Sailor Moon and Dragon Ball

Meitu T9 which is specially crafted for mid-level market carries a 6.01 inch AMOLED display featuring a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Octa-Core chipset coupled with 4GB RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. Its cameras on the rear side include 12-megapixel primary sensor with a 5-megapixel secondary sensor. While on the front side there are 12 megapixel Sony IMX363 + 5-megapixel camera sensors.

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I am sure quite a lot of you recognize Doraemon, the robotic cat from a Japanese manga/anime of the same name even if you never watched the anime or read the manga. It was first created back in 1969 and has grown to become one of the best selling manga in the world. Smartphone maker, Meitu decided to release a Doraemon Limited Edition of its Meitu T9 flagship and pictures of the phone have surfaced online.

The unboxing photos are from ITHome who seem to have gotten their hands on a unit. The Meitu T9 Doraemon Limited Edition comes in a custom retail box that has the robot cat’s face plastered on it.

Apart from the phone, the box also contains a clear case and some documents – all with the Doraemon branding. Even the charger, 3.5mm to USB-C audio converter and USB cable are in the same blue color of the cat.

As with all limited edition phones based on pop culture characters, not only the body of the phone is customized but also the user interface. The Meitu T9 Doraemon Limited Edition is no different as it has a custom theme with icons and wallpapers inspired by the manga. The specs have changed a bit though.

The Meitu T9 has a 6.01-inch AMOLED notched screen, a Snapdragon 660 processor, and 4GB of RAM instead of 6GB like the original. Storage is still 128GB and there are dual cameras on both sides of the phone – a 12MP primary sensor and a 5MP secondary sensor.

The cameras have a bunch of features including an AR mode with Doraemon stickers. It packs a 2900mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging. The Meitu T9 Doraemon Limited Edition is available for purchase on JD.com for ¥3499 (~$500).

READ MORE: Meitu’s upcoming flagship smartphone to be powered by Snapdragon 845 SoC

Meitu plans to release 6 limited edition models of the phone. It already released a Sailor Moon Edition and Dragon Edition. There will also be Hello Kitty, Sakura Kinomoro, and Chibi Maruko editions.

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It is a common trend for Chinese smartphone makers to release special edition models of their phones. Some of the special edition models are usually based on pop culture including music groups and TV characters. So it wasn’t a surprise when Meitu announced it was going to release anime-based special edition models of the Meitu T9.

The manufacturer took to Weibo to announce that the Meitu T9 will get six new special edition models. Based on the attached picture, we can tell the special editions will be based on the following animes (or anime characters) – Sailor Moon, Doraemon, Dragon Ball Z, Hello Kitty, Sakura Kinomoto, and Chibi Maruko. The new models should be available starting September 17.

The Meitu T9, like other Meitu phones, is a camera-focused phone. It has dual pixel dual cameras on both sides. Meitu has also packed some new camera technology into the phone such as the Skeletal Point Identification Technology developed by Meitu Imaging Labs. This automatically adjusts body proportions for the best shot.

READ MORE: Meitu’s upcoming flagship smartphone to be powered by Snapdragon 845 SoC

The phone packs a 6.01-inch AMOLED screen, a Snapdragon 660 processor, up to 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. It runs MeiOS 4.3 based on Android 8.1 Oreo and has a 3,100mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging.

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Meitu, the selfie-centric smartphone maker has announced that its latest phone, the Meitu T9 will be available in Taiwan. A poster has surfaced online and it reveals more details.

Meitu will have a launch event in Taipei on Thursday, July 26. The phone will then be available for pre-order starting the same day until July 29. The selling price for the phone is given as NT$20,900 (|$685).

For the above price, you will get a phone with a 6.01-inch Samsung AMOLED 18:9 display. It will have a Snapdragon 660 processor, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. The phone is also available in a 4GB RAM + 64GB configuration but we don’t know if that model will be sold in Taiwan.

The selling point of the phone is its cameras. There are dual cameras on both sides. The primary sensors on the front and rear are Sony IMX363 12MP sensors and both have OIS and PDAF. They are paired with 5MP sensors for capturing depth of field details.

READ MORE: Meitu MP1710 visits TENAA: Quad cameras, same hexagonal design

The Meitu T9 also has a 3100mAh battery, a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, runs Android 8.1 Oreo with Meitu’s custom OS on top, has support for fast charging, and is IPX3 waterproof.

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Chinese OEMs are mostly accused of copying the designs of popular brands like Apple and Samsung. But these guys deserve lots of accolades for some innovations brought into the smartphone industry, one of which is the trending full-screen design. Some will be quick to point out that full-screen design style predates the Mi Mix and has been used by Sharp. However, Xiaomi Mi Mix came with a full-screen design that has revolutionized the industry, turning the concept into reality. One brand that has got uniqueness in its designs is Meitu. The company launched the Meitu T9 last month with a unique and attractive looking hexagonal design as well as a powerful hardware.

The company has now added a new classic edition dubbed Meitu T9 Summer Palace Limited Edition. In case you don’t know, the Summer Palace is a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces in Beijing. It was an imperial garden in Qing Dynasty. The customized edition adorns airframe motifs design inspired by the green and turquoise green colours of Chinese traditional colours. Apart from the beautiful artworks done on the back, the Summer Palace Limited Edition also comes with customized accessories including a phone case whose design is inspired by the design of one of the Summer Palace’s classic collection. There is also a similar design on the charging adapter and the packaging box.

Specifications

The specifications of the Special Edition wasn’t revealed but they are not expected to be different from the regular model. As a reminder, the T9 packs a 6-inch OLED display with FHD+ resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. The device is powered by a Snapdragon 660 processor paired with  4GB/6GB RAM while there is 64/128GB internal storage. The Meitu T9 Summer Palace Limited Edition is most likely to have a 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM combo. It is fuelled by a 3100mAh battery and runs Android 8.1 out of the box.

The Meiutu T9’s major stand out feature apart from the design is the camera. The device features dual pixel dual cameras both on the front and rear aspects. Both the front and back camera setups come with Optical Image Stabilisation (IOS) which is pretty impressive. The phone also packs lots of beautification features on board which reduces blemishes and improves your skin quality in the pictures.

Pricing & Availability

Meitu didn’t reveal the price of the T9 Summer Palace Limited Edition. We’ll have to wait until August when the new edition will officially go on sale to find out. However, the regular editions are priced at 3,399 yuan ($514) for the 4GB + 64GB version and 4199 yuan ($636) for the 6GB + 128GB version. The new version may come in at a slightly higher price.

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China is home to some of the best smartphone brands in the market. But there are many other lesser known brands too that do well in its home country, like Smartisan and even Meitu. The latter actually came into the limelight for its beautification apps and expanded its business into making smartphones, after all, their apps were used on a smartphone.

Meitu isn’t new to making phone though. The company already has a few smartphones under its belt, including the Meitu T8S that was announced back in September. However, almost all of their smartphones are focused on selfies and beautification features, and this has helped the company garner a good set of female fan following.

Now, Meitu is back in 2018 with a new smartphone and it’s going to be called the Meizu T9. Naturally, the phone will succeed the T8S model released last year and this time, it comes with dual cameras on the front as well as back, conforming to the recent craze for multiple cameras.

There’s still nearly a month for the official release of the Meitu T9, but the company couldn’t contain their excitement and has already revealed key specs of the device.

The Meitu T9 will feature dual pixel dual cameras on the front as well as rear. If that’s not impressive, both the camera setups will have OIS. So, even your front facing selfies are now going to be clear. The primary camera is a 12MP Sony IMX363 sensor with 1.4μm pixels and f/1.8 aperture.

The phone has a lot of beautification features on board which reduces blemishes and improves your skin quality in the pictures. But it’s not as simple as some other cameras. Meitu is using a special Skeleton Point Identification Technology along with Meitu Imaging Labs which will intelligently adjust body proportions for the best shot. Then there’s the Meitu Color System, different portrait modes and other such features that make it one of the best camera phones for selfies and beauty shots. There are optimisations to improve night camera photography too.

So far, this is all we know about the Meitu T9 in terms of specs, at least officially. However, the phone recently passed through TENAA, so some of the other specs are already revealed like Snapdragon 660, 6-inch OLED 1080p 18:9 display, 4/6GB RAM, 64/128GB ROM, Android 8.1, and 3100mAh battery.

Note that the basic hexagonal top and bottom design of Meitu phones is continued on the T9. However, unlike the T8S which had a front facing fingerprint sensor, the T9 features it on the back. Also, the antenna bands are now near the top and bottom sides, better blending with the overall design of the back.

There will be four color options: Nebula Pink, Lake Blue, Cherry Red, and Wizard Green.

As of now, all we know is that the Meitu T9 will be officially announced at the June 27 event in China. Its T series isn’t cheap, with the T8S starting at 3399 Yuan ($533), which is costlier than the recently announced OnePlus 6 flagship in China. So, expect the pricing to be even higher than this figure at launch next month.

A couple of portraits from the phone have been added below.

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