Few months ago, Meizu CEO Jack Wong had claimed that the company will be launching the Meizu 16s series in April. The second week of April has already begun and there is no official update on the Meizu 16s launch date yet. However, a Chinese leakster with good record on leaking information has claimed that the Meizu 16s will be announced on April 23. On the very same day, Lenovo will be also unleashing its Snapdragon 855 powered Lenovo Z6 Pro flagship phone.

According to the tipster, the Meizu 16s series will be tentatively announced on April 23 at Zhuhai Base Camp in China. At the same time, the Meizu’s official flagship store on Tmall has a poster that states that a “Sparkling New Machine” will be on sale soon. The store will be warming up for the new product on April 21 and 22 which is another indication that the Chinese manufacturer may launch the Meizu 16s on April 23.

The above image taken from Meizu’s Tmall official store show two headphones that have been already announced in the past. The poster is talking about the other new product that will be announced soon. Since the company is expected to unleash the Meizu 16s series in April, it is likely that it could be teasing its arrival on Tmall.

The Meizu 16s has already passed TENAA certification through which it has been revealed that it will be arriving with a 6.2-inch full HD+ AMOLED display. It will be sporting a symmetrical design and its upper and lower bezels will be slightly slimmer than the Meizu 16th. The Snapdragon 85 mobile platform will be fueling the phone along with up to 8 GB of RAM. It will be arriving with 128 GB of native storage. The Android 9 Pie OS flavored with the latest edition of Flyme UI will be available on the device.

• Read More: Meizu global users complain over lack of software support

The smartphone will be equipped with an in-display fingerprint reader. The OIS enabled 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 + 5-megapixel dual camera setup will be available on the rear side of the phone. For capturing, it will be featuring the same 20-megapixel selfie camera that can be found on the Meizu 16th handset. The smartphone will be packed with a 3,600 mAh battery that will carry support for 24W rapid charging.

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Meizu’s ride in the smartphone industry has been quite bumpy. Initially, the company went head-on with Xiaomi and its smartphones but soon, the recently listed company picked up pace, fueled by its global expansion. On the other hand, Meizu is still struggling to do well in China. Internationally, things are even worse. While I didn’t want to start the article painting a bad picture for Meizu, this is reality right now. But we shouldn’t write them off yet. They have a lot of fighting spirit and their smartphones in recent times have shown promise. What I like about the company is that they usually have a unique take to their products and often resist following the norm. And that’s what makes them special.

Today, Meizu has turned 16. It’s been a long journey for them so far, founded and steered by Jack Wong since 2003. In the past 16 years, they have achieved a lot of milestones. So, let’s take a quick look at some of the most important moments for the company so far.

• Meizu was founded by Jack Wong on March 14, 2003. The company started off as a MP3 manufacturer since Mr. Wong had previous experience in this industry.
• Meizu is headquartered in Zhuhai, a beautiful city known for its golf resorts and theme parks. This is unlike other tech companies who are usually based out of industrial cities like Shenzhen (OnePlus, Huawei, ZTE) or Dongguan (OPPO, Vivo) or even Beijing (Xiaomi, Smartisan).

  

• Meizu’s MP3 Players quickly became popular. The company made its name from its M series, which quickly rose to fame. This was followed by the popularity of its M6 Mini MP4 player. Turns out, we have a very old article about Meizu’s MP3 player journey, you can check it out here.
• While it’s unverified, it’s said that Meizu had made 30 MP3 Players in total but decided only to release 10 players in the market. The rest were scrapped because Jack Wong didn’t think they were good enough.
• After their tremendous success in making MP3 and MP4 players, Meizu released their first touchscreen smartphone, M8 in 2008. The phone was similar to the iPhone and turned out to be successful leading to long queues in front of its stores. Note that the phone was running Windows CE.
• Meizu’s first Android smartphone came in 2011, under the Meizu M9 brand name. This was another phone which was quite popular, with people lining up overnight outside its stores just to get hold of a unit.
• In 2012, Meizu announced the first model in their new MX series, called Meizu MX. The phone came with a quad-core processor with the company’s own Flyme OS skin on top.
• In the same year, Flyme 1.0 was released, the company’s own take at Android skins. You can read more about the evolution of Flyme OS here.
• In 2013, Meizu released the World’s first 128GB ROM smartphone, the Meizu MX3.
• In March 2015, Meizu partnered with Canonical to release the Meizu MX4 Ubuntu edition. There was another Ubuntu edition model released, Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu, in 2016.
• In the same year, (2015) Meizu unveiled its innovative mBack physical button. One button replaced all other capacitive buttons for navigation. It was indeed an innovative solution for UI navigation.
• In 2018, Meizu released the Meizu 16th series, a lineup of high-end smartphones. The phone was popular for its design which didn’t adopt the trending notch design.
• The company’s most recent launch is the Meizu Note 9. The phone was announced earlier this month and comes with a 48MP camera. Oh yes, the phone has a waterdrop notch.

As you can see, Meizu has a lot more to boast about in the first half of its existence than its second. The company has been trying out a few things in the past few years, but things haven’t really worked out well. For example, there was this beautiful Meizu Gravity speakers which had a floating design but got a lot of bad press for failing to ship to its Indiegogo backers. The company made it available nearly two years later.

Further, the Meizu Zero, a completely port-less, hole-less smartphone concept turned out to be a marketing failure. The phone was being showcased at MWC, but hardly got any press. Well, the phone did look and feel beautiful but it was basically overshadowed by all the big launches out there. Not to mention that their crowdfunding campaign failed to get enough backers.

Meizu’s recent smartphones are still pretty good. However, the company doesn’t really know how to market and promote its smartphones. This has been a very big issue for the company over the past few years, especially when companies like OPPO, Vivo, Huawei, and even Xiaomi have mastered the art of promoting their smartphones.

With the entry of OPPO and Vivo in the value for money segment, things are further going to be harder for Meizu. It will definitely be a tough road for the company from here on but I hope the company learns from its mistakes and continues to make good quality smartphones for its fans.

Happy 16th Birthday, Meizu.

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In order to help smartphone buyers to make the right decision, AnTuTu has released the list of the most value for Android phones list for February 2019. The list is divided into three price segments such as 0 to 999 Yuan, 1000 to 1999 Yuan, 2000 to 3000 Yuan and 3,00 Yuan and above. The price-performance lists have been compiled on the basis of average benchmarking score on AnTuTu and current pricing on Jingdong Mall for each smartphone.

The 0 to 999 Yuan (~$150) list is led by 32 GB + 3 GB edition of Redmi Note 7 that is priced at 999 Yuan (~$150). Its value for money (VFM) score is 143.6 and it has scored 143,466 points on AnTuTu. The second place goes to 4 GB + 64 GB Lenovo K5 Pro with 120 VFM score and 114,242 AnTuTu score. It carries a price tag of 948 Yuan (~$140) on Jingdong Mall. The 4 GB + 32 GB Meizu Note 8 that cost 899 Yuan (~$135) is placed on the third position. Its AnTuTu score is 103,813 and VFM score is 115.4.

The other phones that have made it to the list include 2 GB + 16 GB Redmi 6A, 4 GB RAM + 32 GB Honor 8C, 3 GB + 32 GB Honor 8A, 3 GB + 32 GB Redmi 6, 4 GB + 64 GB Lenovo S5, 4 GB + 64 GB Meizu V8 and 4 GB + 64 GB Lenovo K5 Note.

The 1000 to 1999 Yuan (~$150 to ~$300) category has 4 GB + 64 GB Meizu V8 on the number one position with 130 VFM score and 168,757 AnTuTu score. It is priced at 1,299 Yuan (~$193). The 4 GB + 64 GB Xiaomi Mi 6X priced at 1,149 Yuan (~$170) is placed second. Its VFM score is 122.3 and AnTuTu score of 140,634. The 4 GB + 64 GB Lenovo Z5s that costs 1,398 Yuan (~$210) is on the third. Its VFM score is 120.5 and AnTuTu score is 168,543.

The other phones that are included in the list are 4 GB + 64 GB Huawei Nova 2s, 4 GB + 64 GB Nubia Z18 mini, 6 GB + 64 GB Xiaomi Mi 8 SE, 4 GB + 64 GB Vivo Z1, 6 GB + 64 GB Honor Play, 4 GB + 64 GB Vivo Z3 and 6 GB + 64 GB Lenovo Z5.

The 2000 to 2999 Yuan (~$300 to ~$450) segment is led by 6 GB + 64 GB Xiaomi Mi 8 that costs 2,299 Yuan (~$343). Its VFM score is 128.7 and AnTuTu score is 295,784. The 6 GB + 128 GB Xiaomi Mi 9 has 123.5 VFM score and 370,459 AnTuTu score. It is priced at 2,999 Yuan (~$450). The third place goes to 6 GB + 64 GB Meizu 16th with 121.9 VFM score and 292,206 AnTuTu. It carries a price tag of 2,398 Yuan (~$360).

6 GB + 64 GB Nubia Red Magic Mars, 6 GB + 64 GB Nubia Z18, 6 GB + 128 GB Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S, 8 GB + 128 GB Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition, 6 GB + 128 GB Honor V20, 8 GB + 128 GB Xiaomi Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition and 8 GB + 128 GB Nubia Red Magic are the remaining phones that are present in the list.

The 3,000+ Yuan (~$450+) list includes 8 GB + 256 GB Xiaomi Black Shark with 3,099 Yuan (~$460) price tag, 94.3 VFM score and 292,136 AnTuTu score on the first position. The 8 GB + 128 GB Meizu 16th Plus is second with 94 VFM score and 291,264 AnTuTu score. It carries a price tag of 3,098 Yuan (~$460). The 8 GB + 128 GB Black Shark Helo that costs 3,199 Yuan (~$477) is placed on the third position. Its VFM score is 93 and AnTuTu score is 297,473.

Read More:Xiaomi Mi 9 tops Antutu’s Android Smartphone Performance Chart for February 2019

The other smartphones in the 3,000+ Yuan list are 6 GB + 128 GB Xiaomi Mi MIX 3, 8 GB + 128 GB Nubia X, 8 GB + 128 GB OnePlus 6T, 8 GB + 256 OnePlus 6, 6 GB + 128 GB Honor Magic 2, 6 GB + 64 GB Huawei Mate 20 and 8 GB + 128 GB Vivo NEX Ultimate.

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Meizu has been dropping teasers for a product launch on Thursday, February 14. We originally thought it would be the Note 9 but today’s teaser poster revealed that it isn’t it. Now, live images have leaked that provide more details about the device.

The images were shared on Weibo by Ice Universe and they seem to have been taken at Meizu’s own office. The first photo shows a graphics designer working on a poster. We can make out the Meizu logo at the top left corner and the words “Hi-Fi” which confirms the product is audio related. However, the big reveal is the price of the device which is a whopping ¥6999 (~$1033). But that’s not all.

The second photo shows the product in a retail box with a blue-pink gradient design. Written on the box is “Meizu x Astell&Kern”. This means the product is a collaboration between Meizu and Astell&Kern.

Astell&Kern is a South Korean-owned electronics company owned by Iriver. Iriver itself was formed back in 1999 by seven former Samsung employees. The company manufactures media players, headphones, portable Hi-Fi audio players, and home theater products. We checked out their site and then we understood why Meizu’s product costs over $1,000.

READ MORE: Meizu Note 9 full specifications leaked on TENAA; Launch date imminent

We are still not sure yet but we think it is a special Hi-Fi edition of the Meizu 16 (or 16 Plus). However, we are not too surprised as Meizu actually started its business as an MP3 player manufacturer before switching to smartphones years later.

(Source)

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Meizu has released another teaser poster for its launch event which is scheduled for Thursday, 14th of February. Sadly, the new poster confirms it isn’t the much-awaited Meizu Note 9 launching.

Just like yesterday’s teaser poster, this also shows the silhouette of a phone but this time, of the rear. The phone has dual cameras positioned in the middle and arranged vertically while the LED flash sits below it.

Images of the Meizu Note 9 revealed by TENAA show that this isn’t the device pictured above. Its dual rear cameras are on the far left and it has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. This leaves the above device as either one of the Meizu 16 series or the Meizu Zero. And since the latter just launched a few weeks ago, it possibly can’t be it getting another launch.

READ MORE: Vivo Apex 2019 vs Meizu Zero: holeless phones comparison

There are reports that whatever Meizu is launching is related to the Meizu 16 series (maybe a new color variant)or might debut on the phones. Hopefully, tomorrow’s teaser will reveal more details.

(Source, Via)

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Nokia 8.1 is the international version of the Nokia X7 and it was launched in the global market a few days ago. In order to establish if HMD Global realized another best-buy like its predecessor Nokia 7 Plus, it is time to compare it with its actual competitors. For this comparison, we chose Meizu 16 and Huawei Nova 3 as they are among the best alternatives in the same price range of the Nokia 8.1.

Nokia 8.1 vs Meizu 16 vs Huawei Nova 3

Design

Huawei managed to release devices with stunning designs in the last year. One of them is Huawei Nova 3, a high-end smartphone which comes with a glossy back made of glass available in gradient colors. Its display has a big notch in the middle, but thanks to it there are very narrow bezels. On the other hand, Meizu 16 has the most original design, it has a high screen-to-body ratio even though it does not feature a notch, as well as an in-display fingerprint reader.

Display

The display of Meizu 16 is the one I like more because, besides integrating an in-display fingerprint reader, it is a Super AMOLED panel with brilliant colors and deep blacks. Nokia 8.1 and Huawei Nova 3 both come with an IPS notched panel and a Full HD+ resolution, but I would prefer Huawei Nova 3 because of its narrower bezels and its bigger size. Even though they come with wide viewing angles and a pretty high brightness, they are just average panels.

Specs & Software

The Snapdragon 845 and the Kirin 980 are currently the best chipsets available in the Android market. Sadly, Huawei Nova 3 still has the Kirin 970, while Nokia 8.1 has the upper-midrange SoC Snapdragon 710. So Meizu 16 is the most performing handset with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 which is paired with up to 8 GB of RAM in the most expensive variant. But if you go for it, you will have to say goodbye to the micro SD slot. Android One is on board of the Nokia 8.1 and it it is based on Android Pie, while Huawei Nova 3 and Meizu 16 come with EMUI and Flyme OS based on Android Oreo.

Camera

Cameras are the strongest point of Nokia handsets, and it is the same for the new Nokia 8.1. But there is a very marginal difference between the camera performances of these three handsets. I would personally prefer Meizu 16 because of its accurate autofocus and OIS which do a really nice job with photos sharpness. But Nokia 8.1 is able to provide outstanding performance as well, especially in the most disadvantageous scenarios. Huawei Nova 3 is definitely the best when it comes to selfies because of its dual front camera.

Battery

Huawei Nova 3 provides an impressive battery life with a 30-40 percent of remaining charge even after a long day of use. Nokia 8.1 can last a single day too, but Huawei Nova 3 results slightly better in many scenarios. Meizu 16 has definitely a too small battery to compete with its opponents, so it loses the battle. But on the other hand, it is able to charge very fastly thanks to its proprietary mCharge technology.

Price

Nokia 8.1 debuted in Europe with a €400 price tag, Meizu 16 costs €410 in its base variant and Huawei Nova 3 can be purchased for about €400 as well. With the actual prices, I would go for the Nokia 8.1 because of its good battery and very nice cameras. I would have chosen the Meizu 16 if it had a bigger battery.

• Read More: Meizu 16th Indian launch will hold on December 5

Nokia 8.1 vs Meizu 16 vs Huawei Nova 3: PROs and CONS

Nokia 8.1

PROs

• Good battery life
• Android One
• Affordable price
• Nice camera

CONS

• Worse performance

Meizu 16

PROs

• Good performance
• Nice cameras
• In-display fingerprint reader
• Affordable

CONS

• Small battery

Huawei Nova 3

PROs

• Amazing design
• Wide display
• Big battery
• Four cameras

CONS

• Limited availability

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Meizu’s president Jack Wong has been a strong critique of the different display designs OEMs have severally adopted to help trim off the bezels on top of their phone’s display. J. Wong who is also known as Huang Zhang is an ardent fan of symmetrical design on smartphones. So, it shouldn’t surprise you that he has at one time criticized the notch design and even the waterdrop notch that recently featured on the OnePlus 6T and a couple of other smartphones.

Recently, Samsung and Huawei were reported to be working on a hole-in display design for their next-gen flagship models. The Meizu founder has shared is thought once again on the design style which will soon go official on the Galaxy A8s and the Huawei Nova 4. A fan had shared the render of a Meizu phone with the hole-in display design, having the camera sensor inserted on the same plane with the status bar. The render also shows the device packs an in-display fingerprint sensor. Huang Zhang was quick to respond, pointing out that the size of the sensor and the dark spot will be bigger than the size of the icons on the status bar. So, it can’t look that cool in real life. Huang Zhang still reiterated his earlier opinion that trimming the bezels on the chin and then inserting the camera on the top bezels with both ends symmetrical, still is the best option at the moment.

Read Also: Samsung Galaxy A8s will be the first phone with hole-in display tech, to launch December 10

This is the design style Meizu utilized on the Meizu 16th and from all indications, the company will retain this design on the Meizu 16s series expected to be launched in May next year. As Meizu’s 2019 flagship, the Meizu 16s series may be equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 mobile platform. The platform is equipped with the fourth-generation multi-core AI engine which provides a highly intuitive machine-backed AI experience. Compared with the previous generation Snapdragon 845, the Snapdragon 855 AI performance will be increased by 3 times.

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Getting an affordable flagship is the best way to get very high performances at a modest price in 2018. Meizu 16, Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro and Huawei Nova 3 belong to this category of devices and they come with flagship-level hardware even though they carry a midrange-like price. This comparison will help you find which one is the best and which has the best value for money.

Meizu 16 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro vs Huawei Nova 3

Design

If you are looking for the most impressive design, you should grab either a unit of the Huawei Nova 3 or Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro. Indeed, the former carries the highest screen-to-body ratio thanks to its very narrow chin, and it comes with a stunning glass back available in gradient color variants. The latter has an in-display fingerprint reader, so it sports a totally clean back, except for the vertical dual camera setup on the top left corner.

Display

Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro has the most stunning display because it is able to provide a better color accuracy. Indeed, it has DCI-P3 coverage and it is HDR10-compliant, and it also has a Super AMOLED panel. Huawei Nova 3 has the most disappointing display, a classic IPS with an average quality, while Meizu 16 sits in the middle.

Specs & Software

If you want the fastest and smoothest device, we recommend you the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro for both its hardware components and its huge software optimization. It is equipped with the octa-core Snapdragon 845 chipset by Qualcomm, up to 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. I also like the software of the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro more because it is customized by MIUI. Meizu 16 is almost at the same level and it features exactly the same hardware side, but its custom UI is Flyme OS. Huawei Nova 3 is a step back with a less powerful Kirin 970.

Camera

Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro has the best hardware performance as well as the best camera department, with two 12 MP rear cameras, 2x optical zoom, and OIS. It captures a stunning detail even in low-light conditions and it can even record 4K videos at 60 fps. The second place goes to Huawei Nova 3 with an above average rear camera and a dual front camera.

Battery

Meizu 16 and Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro did not satisfy us so much when it came to battery life. They have below-average batteries compared with today’s standards. But Huawei Nova 3 is convincing thanks to its bigger 3750 mAh battery which can last for one day even with a pretty intensive use.

Price

These devices’ prices range from about €400 to about €500. Meizu 16 and Huawei Nova 3 are currently available on the €400/$453 price range and Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro costs about €500/$567 but you can also find it at €450/$510 thanks to online street prices. The device I like more is definitely the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro, but not for its battery life. If you want a long lasting phone, then choose Huawei Nova 3.

• Read More: Meizu 16th Indian launch will hold on December 5

Meizu 16 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro vs Huawei Nova 3: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro

PROs

• Great design
• High performance
• Great display quality
• In-display fingerprint scanner
• Excellent camera

CONS

• Smaller battery

Meizu 16

PROs

• Good performance
• Nice cameras
• In-display fingerprint reader
• Affordable

CONS

• Small battery

Huawei Nova 3

PROs

• Amazing design
• Wide display
• Big battery
• micro SD slot
• Four cameras

CONS

• Worse performance

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Meizu is heading to India and it is taking the Meizu 16th along. The Chinese smartphone maker has been dropping teasers each day since it first announced it had an event in India last week. Today it confirmed the event is scheduled for December 5.

A fine design lets you create spaces between the rules ! #MEIZU #India #Smartphones #Superior @Meizu_India #TechnologyNews #Android @karan_sidhutm @Meizu_India is going FACEBOOK LIVE & YOUTUBE LIVE on 5 December 2018. Save The Date ! pic.twitter.com/BWp8rkbO9g

— MEIZU India (@Meizu_India) December 3, 2018

According to Meizu, the event will be live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube. We are not sure if it is only the Meizu 16th that will be announced at the event but we won’t be surprised if some other products tag along.

The Meizu 16th was announced in China back in August. It has a 6.0” FHD+ Super AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 845 processor, up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It also has a fingerprint scanner buried under its display.

A 12MP + 20MP dual camera combo graces its back while a 20MP camera sits above the display. While it doesn’t have a MicroSD card slot, it does have an audio jack. There is also a Type-C port for charging its 3010mAh battery which has support for Meizu’s mCharge 4.0 24W fast-charging.

READ MORE: Meizu 16S render shows full-screen display, in-display fingerprint sensor and triple rear cameras

The Meizu 16th has a bigger sibling called the Meizu 16th Plus. It has a bigger 6.5-inch display, up to 256GB of storage and a larger 3570mAh battery. The rest of the specs are the same as that of the smaller variant.

(Source, Via)

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Chinese smartphone manufacturers have been doing exceptionally well in Indian markets. Xiaomi is currently the number one smartphone brand in India whereas OnePlus is Ieading the country’s premium smartphone segment. Other Chinese brands like OPPO, Vivo, Huawei and Honor have good popularity in the country. One smartphone brand that has failed to attract the audience is Meizu. Fresh information reveals that the company is prepping to return to the Indian market. It is expected to launch three new smartphones to rival with popular brands like Xiaomi and OnePlus. Meizu has started teasing the arrival of the Meizu 16th smartphone through its Indian Twitter account.

Meizu has reportedly planned to launch two budget-friendly phones to rival with Xiaomi. It is expected to release the Meizu 16th smartphone in India to rival with OnePlus 6T in the premium segment. In fact, Meizu India has released few teasers that clearly hints that the Meizu 16th is heading towards India. Rumors claim that it may launch in the first week of December.

If it sounds good, then it surely is ! #MEIZU #India #Smartphones #Superior #MEIZU @Meizu_India @Technologyfever #Android pic.twitter.com/UMfByz4UVI

— MEIZU India (@Meizu_India) November 29, 2018

With great camera, you can change the perspective of your shot ! #MEIZUIndia #Smartphones #Superior @Meizu_India @Technologyfever #News #Android pic.twitter.com/HTt5QkndVE

— MEIZU India (@Meizu_India) November 30, 2018

There is no information available on the budget phones that Meizu could be launching in India. The Meizu 16th was announced in the month of August in China. The smartphone features a Super AMOLED display of 6 inches. It carries support for 18:9 aspect ratio and Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels.

The Snapdragon 845 chipset is present under the hood of the device. It comes with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of storage. The handset lacks a microSD card slot. It is fitted with 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup and a 20-megapixel selfie shooter. The handset is backed by 3,010mAh battery.

The handset is available in the market in multiple variants such as 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage, 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. These models are respectively priced at 2,698 Yuan (~$388), 2,998 Yuan (~$432) and 3,298 Yuan (~$475). Probably, the smartphone may arrive with a starting price of around Rs. 26,999 in India.

• Read More: Meizu 16S render shows full-screen display, in-display fingerprint sensor and triple rear cameras

By launching the Meizu M1 Note smartphone in 2015, Meizu had entered in the Indian market. In April 2017, the Chinese manufacturer had launched the Meizu PRO 7 smartphone with secondary rear-mounted display. Later in July 2017, it had launched the Meizu M5v budget-friendly smartphone. Earlier this year, the company was rumored to launch the Meizu 16, the company hasn’t launched a smartphone in India. However, starting from next month, Meizu India will take on major brands in the country.

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Since the past few months, AnTuTu’s list of top 10 best performance Android phones have been led by Snapdragon 845 powered smartphones. The list for the September month was completely populated by SD845 phones. Today, the benchmarking platform has released the list of top 10 best performance Android phones for October month. The top three positions on the list have been taken over by Kirin 980 chipset powered Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro and Mate 20 X smartphones.

As it can be seen in the below image, the first position is held by Huawei Mate 20 phone that has recorded 311,840 average benchmarking score. The second position goes to Mate 20 Pro that has raked in 307,693 points. The Mate 20 X is sitting on the third position with a score of 303,112.

Another new phone that has appeared on AnTuTu’s list is the all new Xiaomi Black Shark Helo phone that has reached 301,757 mark on the benchmarking platform. The original Xiaomi Black Shark phone is sitting on the fifth position with 293,544 benchmarking score.

• Read More: OnePlus 6T AnTuTu listing appears with 298k benchmarking scores

The Meizu 16th smartphone that was announced in August is on the sixth spot with a score of 293,554.  The seventh position goes to OnePlus 6 that has salvaged a benchmarking score of 292,371. The ASUS ROG Phone (291,701) Smartisan R1 (291,102) and Nubia Z18 (290,332) are the remaining phones that are present on the list of top 10 best performance Android smartphones for October.

AnTuTu has stated that the aforementioned points for each smartphone are not the highest benchmarking score, but an average of their scores. Smartphones such as Xiaomi Mi MIX 3, OnePlus 6T and Honor Magic 2 that were announced at the end of the previous month haven’t made it the October list by AnTuTu. These phones are expected to rank well in AnTuTu’s top 10 best performance Android smartphones list in November that will be released in the coming. As far as October’s benchmarking scores are concentered, the new list is a clear evidence that the Kirin 980 powered phones have outperformed SD845 driven smartphones.

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Meizu announced a bunch of products today in Indonesia. They are the Meizu 16th, Meizu M6T, Meizu C9, and the Meizu POP and EP52 Lite Bluetooth earphones. Save for the Meizu C9, all the other products already launched in China, so we won’t bore you with their specs and features.

The Meizu C9 is an entry-level smartphone for the Indonesian market. It has a 5.45-inch HD screen and a polycarbonate removable cover. The phone is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. A MicroSD card slot will allow users to add up to an extra 128GB.

The Meizu C9 has a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front-facing camera. It runs Android Oreo out of the box and packs a 3100mAh battery. Meizu says it also has dual SIM support.

The Meizu C9 comes in Space Black and Ocean Blue and is priced at Rp. 999,000. The phone will be available on JD.id.

The Meizu M6T which has much better specs will sell for Rp. 1,499,000 for the 2GB + 16GB model and Rp. 1,799,000 for the 3GB RAM + 32GB version. The flagship Meizu 16th is the most expensive of them all with an Rp. 7,999,000 price tag. This gets you the 8GB RAM + 128GB version.

READ MORE: Meizu X8 release date delayed to October 25

The Meizu POP Wireless Earbuds will sell for the same price as the Meizu C9 – Rp. 999,000 while the EP52 Lite is priced at Rp. 399,000. All of the new products will be sold on JD.id but they are not yet listed as at the time of writing.

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If you pre-ordered the Meizu 16 (or Meizu 16 Plus) from the official Meizu store, there is a chance you must have received a mail from the manufacturer. The mail is actually an official apology from the manufacturer.

The apology is for a delay in the delivery of all Meizu 16 (and 16 Plus) orders. According to Meizu, they underestimated the popularity of both phones hence the need to have to delay shipment. The duration of the delay ranges from one week to four weeks depending on the model and configuration.

Those who ordered the 6GB RAM + 64GB model of the Meizu 16 in black or white will have to wait an extra week. Those who ordered the 6GB RAM + 128GB white version will have to wait for an extra two to three weeks.

READ MORE: Meizu 16X obtains a good score on AnTuTu, but lower than Xiaomi Mi 8 SE

For those who ordered the white Meizu 16 Plus with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, they have to wait for an extra two to four weeks. Lastly, orders made for the white Meizu 16 Plus 8GB RAM + 128GB will be delayed by between one to four weeks.

Meizu says those who wish to get a refund can apply for one and they will ensure it is paid within two working days.

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Meizu CEO Jack Wong has claimed many times in the recent past that the company will be launching the Meizu 16X smartphone in September, but the exact launch date has remained under the wraps.  The handset is expected to arrive as a lite version (or youth edition) of Meizu 16th series that was unveiled in the previous month. Through its Weibo account, Meizu has confirmed that it will be launching the Meizu 16X smartphone on Sept. 19. On the very same date, Xiaomi too will be announcing the Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth Edition through a launch event in Chengdu.

The Meizu 16X was recently spotted on TENAA with its full specifications. The handset is expected to feature a notch-less Super AMOLED screen of 6 inches and it is confirmed to arrive with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The Snapdragon 710 chipset will be powering the smartphone. The highest configuration model of the Meizu 16X may feature 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.

The Meizu 16X will be arriving with the same 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup that is available on the Meizu 16th. It is likely to house a front-facing camera of 20-megapixel. It will be fueled by 3,100mAh battery and may also feature dual front-facing speakers. The Meizu 16X is rumored to be priced between 2,000 Yuan (~$290) and 2,500 Yuan (~$363).

• Read More: Flyme OS adds emergency SOS feature; Coming soon to Meizu devices

The Meizu 16X will be rivaling with Mi 8 Youth Edition since both the smartphones are scheduled to go official on the same date. The entire specifications of the Mi 8 Youth Edition have been revealed through its TENAA listing. The smartphone is expected to arrive with a 6.26-inch LCD screen. The notched display of the smartphone is expected to support an aspect ratio of 19:9. The Snapdragon 710 could be present under the hood of the smartphone. It may arrive with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of native storage.

For shooting selfies, it will be featuring a frontal shooter of 24-megapixel. Its rear is expected to feature dual 12-megapixel snappers. The handset may receive power from 3,500mAh battery. The Mi 8 Youth Edition may carry a price tag of around 1,999 Yuan (~$290).

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As is the tradition with benchmark site AnTuTu, a list of the best smartphones in terms of performance has been released. This list is for the month of August and only covers Android devices.

At the top of the list is Xiaomi’s Black Shark gaming smartphone. The Snapdragon 845-powered device has an AnTuTu score of 292,887 points. The Black Shark packs 8GB of RAM but also has a 6GB variant. It uses liquid cooling to prevent the device from heating up when in use.

Next on the list is the Meizu 16th. This is Meizu’s latest flagship released in August and it’s interesting to see it close to the top on its very first appearance. Just like the Black Shark, it has a Snapdragon 845 processor under its hood and also uses liquid cooling tech. The Meizu 16th scored 291025 points – roughly 2000 less than the Black Shark. The bigger version, the Meizu 16th Plus has a higher score but didn’t make it to the list due to insufficient sampling according to AnTuTu.

Grabbing the third spot is Smartisan’s Nut R1 flagship with 289490 points. This is yet another interesting device from China and one that will likely not make it out of the country (officially).

The Vivo NEX with its pop-out front-facing camera is at the 4th position with 286,286 points while Xiaomi’s Mi 8 Explorer Edition follows closely with 286268 points. The OPPO Find X is sixth on the list with 285,344 points.

The OnePlus 6 is at the 7th position but may end up getting pushed down further next month when devices like the Meizu 16th Plus and the soon-to-be-announced Nubia Z18 make the list.

The Snapdragon 845 version of the Samsung Galaxy Note9 is at the 8th spot while the Mi 8 and Mi MIX 2S close the top ten list with 272,527 and 265,256 points respectively.

READ MORE: Vivo X23 appears on AnTuTu to confirm Snapdragon 670 processor, 8GB RAM

As you must have observed, all the devices on the list are powered by the same Qualcomm chipset. This should change by November when the Krin 980-powered Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro make the list.

Is your phone among the most powerful Android phones for August? Let us know in the comment box.

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Meizu CEO Jack Wong has just confirmed that the Meizu 16X will be coming with 128 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM. Since Meizu is known for releasing multiple variants of its smartphones, it appears that the 128 GB + 8 GB Meizu 16X could be the higher edition and there may be a lower variant too. Today, the alleged Meizu 16X has appeared with full specifications on TENAA, the telecom regulatory body of China.

The Meizu 16th has a model number of M882Q whereas the advanced Meizu 16th Plus has a model number of M892Q. Hence, the Meizu M872Q that has now surfaced on TENAA with full specs could be the Meizu 16X that is confirmed to go official in September. The handset will be borrowing couple of features from Meizu 16th. It is expected to arrive as a worthy competitor for the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE smartphone.

Wong has previously claimed that the Meizu 16X will be sporting a larger display than the Mi 8 SE that features a 5.88-inch screen. The TENAA listing of the Meizu 16X has revealed that it will be a bigger device as it measures 151.2 x 73.6 x 7.5mm, weighs 154 grams and features 6-inch AMOLED screen. The display of Meizu 16X produces Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9. Like the Meizu 16th, the 16X features an in-display fingerprint scanner.

Read More: Meizu M8 Lite full specifications listed on TENAA

The handset is fueled by an octa-core processor that clocks at 2.2 GHz. This could be the Snapdragon 710 chipset. The TENAA listing further reveals that the handset runs on Android 8.1 Oreo and it features 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of inbuilt storage. The handset lacks support for external storage. It draws power from 3,000mAh battery that is equipped with fast charging support. At the back panel of the phone is 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel. It is fitted with a selfie camera of 20-megapixel. Wong has already confirmed that the Meizu 16X will be borrowing its cameras from the Meizu 16th handset. Rumors have it that the 16X will be priced between 2,000 Yuan (~$292) and 2,500 Yuan (~$366).

What’s your opinion on the specifications of the Meizu 16X? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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On Aug. 8, Meizu had introduced the Meizu 16th series of smartphones through an unveil event in Beijing, China. The enticing starting price of 2,698 Yuan makes it one of the irresistible Snapdragon 845 powered smartphones. At the launch event of the Meizu 16th, the company had confirmed that it will be available in two color choices such as Black and White. Couple of days after the launch of the Meizu 16th, the rumor mill claimed that the company may introduce a new color variant for it. Today, some netizens have shared an image of the new “Mirror Blue” edition of the Meizu 16th. It is also speculated that the new variant may carry the same price tag as the other two color variants.

The above image reveals that the Mirror Blue Meizu 16th will be a color gradient that gives it a premium appeal. The handset seems to be sporting 3D glass back shell that is curved on all four sides. If the Meizu 16th arrives in the new color, it is very likely that the Meizu 16th Plus will be also available in the same color. At present, there is no official confirmation by Meizu on the existence of the Meizu 16th Mirror Blue variant.

Last week, the Meizu 16th was made available on its first very sale in China and it was sold out in just few seconds. The Meizu 16th is equipped with an 18:9 aspect ratio display that measures 6 inches. The Snapdragon 845 SoC is present under the hood of the phone. It comes in multiple storage editions like 64 GB and 128 GB and RAM variants like 4 GB, 6 GB and 8 GB. It is equipped with 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera and 20-megapixel front-facing camera. The handset receives power from 3,010mAh battery.

On the other side, the Meizu 16th Plus features 6.5-inch S-AMOLED screen that offers 18:9 aspect ratio. It features the same SoC, dual rear cameras and front-facing camera available on the Meizu 16th. Its storage variants are 128 GB and 256 GB and its RAM variants are 6 GB and 8 GB. It receives power from 3,750mAh battery.

Read More: Meizu 16X details confirmed: same camera with 16th but bigger battery!

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Meizu has recently launched the Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus flagship phones. The Meizu 16 series is available with a very affordable starting price of 2,698 Yuan (~$394). Few weeks before the launch of the Meizu 16 duo, Meizu CEO Jack Wong had revealed many features of both smartphones. Now that the company is prepping up to launch two new mid-range phones, Wong has shared some fresh information on them.

Before the announcement of Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus, Wong had confirmed on the existence of the Meizu X8 smartphone as the company first notched display phone. It was also revealed that the smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 710. Soon after the launch of Meizu 16 and 16 Plus, he claimed that the Meizu 16X is the name of the company’s next Snapdragon 710 smartphone. Hence, the rumor mill started speculating that the Meizu 16X and X8 could be the very same phone since both phones were said to feature the same chipset. However, the new information shared by Wong reveals that the Meizu 16X and Meizu 8X are two different upcoming mid-range phones from the company.

According to Wong, the Meizu 16X will be the best Snapdragon 710 powered smartphone. It will be featuring Super AMOLED display and it will come equipped with an in-display fingerprint reader. The smartphone could be priced between 2,000 Yuan (~$292) and 2,500 Yuan (~$365). There is a possibility that the Meizu 16X may look similar to the Meizu 16 and 16 Plus smartphones.

Read More:Meizu 16 sold out within seconds in its first sale in China, bookings still open

Wong also added that the Meizu 8X is also equipped with Snapdragon 710. Since it will be arriving with a notched screen, it will be rivaling with Xiaomi Mi 8 SE smartphone that features a notched display and SD710 chipset. Wong has previously claimed that the Meizu 8X will have a larger display than the Mi 8 SE and it will be priced between 1,500 Yuan (~$219) and 2,000 Yuan (~$292) . This phone is unlikely to feature an in-screen fingerprint reader.

Earlier in this month, Wong had claimed that the Meizu 16X will be made official in September. Recently, the smartphone was spotted with 6 GB of RAM on Geekbench. There is no confirmation on the launch timeframe of the Meizu 8X.

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Today, Meizu‘s flagship smartphone of the year — Meizu 16 went on sale in China. However, within seconds, all the units of the smartphone went out of stock.

Now, the company has announced that it’ll keep the bookings open for the smartphone and expects to ship them in 4-8 weeks. On its forum, the company also said that it’s actively working to prepare stock for the Meizu 16.

The phone was also available for purchase in offline stores where users lined-up to purchase this flagship device from Meizu. Interestingly, just after the phone went out of stock, Xiaomi announced a price cut of 100 Yuan on its Mi 8 6GB + 64GB model, making it the cheaper than the Meizu 16.

The Meizu 16 comes with a 6-inch Full HD+ display with an impressive 91.18 percent screen-to-body ratio, 2160 x 1080 pixels screen resolution. For the first time in its flagship devices lineup, the company has opted to use Qualcomm‘s chipset.

The device is powered by Snapdragon 845 SoC, similar to most of the flagship phones launched this year. It comes with 6GB/8GB RAM with up to 256GB internal storage in the top-end variant. It comes with a 12MP Sony IMX380 sensor paired with a 20MP IMX350 sensor.

On the front side, there’s a 20MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling. Connectivity options on the device include dual-band Wi-Fi 2×2 MIMO and LTE 4×4 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0, Qualcomm aptX support and Sony LDAC for immersive wireless music experience.

The phone comes with the latest Flyme 7 UI based on Android Oreo operating system out-of-the-box. As for the iconic mBack, it comes with the improved Super mBack 2.0 The device is powered by a 3,010mAh battery, which should last for a day on moderate usage.

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A few months ago, Xiaomi launched Mi 8, its flagship smartphone, for a starting price of 2,699 Yuan (approximately $393). Now, the company has announced a price cut of 100 Yuan on the 6GB RAM and 64GB storage variant of the Mi 8, making it the cheapest Snapdragon 845-powered smartphone in China.

With the discounted price of the Mi 8, the Meizu 16 now faces a tough competition. Further, the price cut comes at a time when the Meizu 16 is out-of-stock. The Meizu 16, the company’s flagship phone of the year, starts at 2,698, which roughly converts to $392.

Currently, Xiaomi Mi 8 6GB RAM and 64GB storage model is available on the company’s official online store in three color options. While the 64GB storage variant received a price cut, the 256GB storage model comes with Mi Band 2 fitness tracker.

Coming to the specs, the Mi 8 comes with a 6.21-inch Full HD+ display with a notch at the top that houses an IR face scanner, a 20MP selfie camera, and the usual sensors. Under the hood, it is powered by a Snapdragon 845 processor.

For photography, it features two camera sensors on the back, both being a 12MP sensors with support for optical image stabilization and optical zoom. There’s also a fingerprint scanner on the back panel. Running on Android Oreo-based MIUI 10, the device is powered by a 3,400mAh battery.

On the other hand, the Meizu 16, launched earlier this month, has a 6-inch Full HD+ display with 2160 x 1080 pixels screen resolution. It is powered by Snapdragon 845 SoC and comes in three variants — 4GB RAM, 6GB RAM, and 8GB RAM.

Read More: Xiaomi’s POCO F1 to be Flipkart exclusive in India, launching on August 22

It features a dual-camera setup on the back, with a 12MP primary sensor and a 20MP secondary sensor. On the front side, it has a 20MP snapper with f/2.0 aperture. This one too runs on Android Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with Flyme OS and is powered by a 3,010mAh battery.

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We initially compared the new Meizu 16 with the OnePlus 6 and, now, it is time to compare it with the most important Chinese flagship released in the last quarter: Xiaomi Mi 8. Just like the previous one, this comparison is a must read if you want a complete idea of the latest Chinese flagships available to purchase with a limited amount of money. So, there is nothing left but to see which is the best affordable flagship smartphone in this Meizu 16 vs Xiaomi Mi 8 comparison.

Meizu 16 vs Xiaomi Mi 8

Meizu 16 vs Xiaomi Mi 8: Design

There is no doubt that both the companies put a lot of efforts into the design of their latest flagships. Meizu 16 comes with symmetric design, it does not have a notch even though its screen-to-body ratio is one of the highest (almost the same as the Vivo Nex!). It has a ceramic-like glass back composed of 7 layers of glass, as well as an in-display fingerprint reader making its aesthetics even cleaner and more symmetric. Xiaomi Mi 8 has a good design as well with its reflective back, but it is nothing new and shares many things in common with other flagships such as Honor devices and iPhone X. So we are going to pick Meizu 16 for its originality.

Display

While Meizu 16 has better aesthetics, Xiaomi Mi 8 seems to have a better display, at least on the paper. Indeed, it features the HDR10 technology and DCI-P3 coverage which should make its colors richer than the ones of its rival. Anyways, both are Full HD+ panels with the Super AMOLED technology, so even if you choose Meizu 16, you will still get an amazing screen with vivid colors and deep blacks.

Meizu 16 vs Xiaomi Mi 8: Specs & Software

With Meizu 16, finally, Meizu switched to a flagship SoC by Qualcomm. This device is much better than every other device released by Meizu because it features the powerful Snapdragon 845. And one of its configurations has even 8 GB of RAM, the biggest quantity of volatile memory ever implemented on a mobile phone. Xiaomi Mi 8 has Snapdragon 845 as well, but just 6 GB of RAM. So Meizu 16 wins the comparison when it comes to hardware. Further, Meizu 16 features liquid cooling technology as well, which gives it an edge over Mi 8 in gaming.

In terms of software, we prefer Xiaomi Mi 8 due to its MIUI with more features and a stronger software support.

Meizu 16 vs Xiaomi Mi 8: Camera

Both handsets have stunning cameras with bright apertures, high resolutions, and important additional components. Xiaomi Mi 8 has been included in the top 10 best camera phones by DxOMark, but given the specs of Meizu 16 on the paper, we believe its camera performance will not be so different! However, until we try its camera or have enough camera samples to judge its quality, we can not pick a winner. Selfie cameras are equivalent and both stunning with their 20 MP resolutions. And both boast AI-driven algorithm to get selfies more beautiful. But note that the Xiaomi Mi 8 is the only which features 3D facial recognition for authentication. So it is safer and easier to unlock the phone by using this device. On the other hand, Meizu 16 features an in-display fingerprint reader which is still an innovative and comfortable method of authentication.l

Battery

From this point of view, Xiaomi Mi 8 should be superior as it features 400 mAh more of capacity. With just 3010 mAh, even though we still haven’t tested it, we believe that Meizu 16 will not go beyond a day of battery life with a moderately-stressed use.

Meizu 16 vs Xiaomi Mi 8: Price

For now, Meizu 16 has been launched in China only, where it has a starting price of about $395 which is very cheap. Xiaomi Mi 8 instead is available all around the world, and you can get it at different prices depending on the market. In China, it has been launched with a starting price of $421. It is very hard to pick a winner among these devices.

In my opinion, it is almost a draw, but I would choose the Mi 8 for its bigger battery and better support. However, if you can afford the Plus version of the Meizu 16, it is way better than the Mi 8 with its bigger display and bigger battery as well.

So which one would you pick?

Meizu 16 vs Xiaomi Mi 8: PROs and CONS

Meizu 16

PROs

• Powerful hardware
• Good cameras
• Attractive design
• In-display fingerprint reader

CONS

• No micro SD

Xiaomi Mi 8

PROs

• Potentially better display
• Bigger battery
• 3D face recognition
• Wider availability

CONS

• No micro SD

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The Meizu 16 duo is finally official and one of the best ways to understand if it is worth buying one of these devices is comparing them with the best flagships out there. Given that the Meizu 16 has been launched in China with an aggressive price tag, we will compare it with one of the most wanted “affordable” flagships from the market today: the OnePlus 6. Is the Meizu 16 the king of Chinese flagships or is it still far from competing with this global best-seller? This is a Meizu 16 vs OnePlus 6 specs comparison where we try to figure things out.

Meizu 16 vs OnePlus 6

Meizu 16 vs OnePlus 6: Design

Despite the absence of a notch, Meizu 16 is still a very compact device with extremely thin bezels (hands on). Indeed, it is even smaller than the OP6 which is equipped with a notch. Further, it has an impressive design thanks to its ceramic-like glass back. When it comes to aesthetics, I would personally pick the Meizu 16 due to its originality, as the company has managed to release an outstanding device even though it has not followed the notch bandwagon.

Display

The display sizes are similar, with OnePlus 6 being a bit taller due to its notch. Both feature a Super AMOLED panel and a Full HD+ resolution, and there are no noticeable differences in the viewing quality. Both are high-end panels but they can not compete with the ones of the top flagship phones as they lack QHD+ resolution and HDR compliance. However, you still make a great choice if you buy one of these devices for its display.

Meizu 16 vs OnePlus 6: Specs & Software

Both Meizu 16 and OnePlus 6 are equipped with the most powerful Qualcomm SoC in the market: the octa-core Snapdragon 845 which reaches a max clock frequency of 2.8 GHz. And both come with 6 or 8 GB of RAM depending on the variant. So, even from the performance point of view, they are very similar. Note that Meizu 16 is the only one to feature a liquid cooling system, so it should provide better gaming performance in long gaming sessions.

Also, for software Meizu’s Flyme OS isn’t as popular as OP’s OxygenOS. Further, OP6 is confirmed to receive Android Pie update very soon (by fall 2018) whereas we are not sure when Meizu will update its flagship to the new Android OS.

Meizu 16 vs OnePlus 6: Camera

Without testing the Meizu 16 (it has just been announced), we can not give a definitive verdict about cameras. But on the paper, OnePlus 6 seems to be better, except for the fact that it does not feature a laser autofocus mechanism, unlike its opponent. OP6 has a brighter aperture (on both sensors) and a very efficient OIS even in 4K videos. We doubt that Meizu 16 will reach the same level in every environment.

Battery

OnePlus 6 has a bigger battery. So, even on the battery life side, it should be a better handset. It should last for an entire day without issues if you don’t stress it too much. We do not believe that Meizu 16 will have a disappointing battery life, but it is unlikely that it will reach its opponent’s level due to its 300 mAh less capacity.

Meizu 16 vs OnePlus 6: Price

OnePlus 6 wins in most categories above even though the Meizu 16 may look more innovative with its design and in-display fingerprint reader. But Meizu 16 has a more affordable price, at least in China (as for now it is China exclusive). You can get the Meizu 16 for just $395 in China, while OP6 started from $500. With the actual prices, Meizu 16 definitely has a better value for money.

So which one would you pick? Meanwhile you can check out our initial hands on and impressions from here!

Meizu 16 vs OnePlus 6: PROs and CONS

Meizu 16

PROs

• Powerful hardware
• Good cameras
• Attractive design
• In-display fingerprint reader

CONS

• Average battery

OnePlus 6

PROs

• Great hardware
• Very good cameras
• Bigger battery
• Wider availability

CONS

• Higher price

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Through a launch event in China yesterday, Meizu had announced the arrival of Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus smartphones. The new smartphones are equipped with in-display fingerprint scanner, high screen-to-body ratio, Snapdragon 845 SoC and up to 8 GB of RAM. The Meizu 16 has been introduced with an enticing starting price of 2,698 Yuan (~$395). Jack Wong, the CEO of Meizu has confirmed that another Meizu 16 series smartphone called Meizu 16X will be debuting in September.

Before the launch of Meizu 16 and 16 Plus, Wong had teased the features of both the smartphones. He had also spilled some information on the Meizu X8 smartphone. He had claimed that the X8 will be powered by Snapdragon 710 which suggested that it could be arriving as a competitor for the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE. However, the company did not announce it at the Meizu 16 series launch event yesterday. In response to the concerns of netizens over the unannounced smartphone, Wong revealed that through official community forum that the upcoming Meizu phone with Snapdragon 710 is Meizu 16X and it will be launching in September.

Wong had previously called Meizu’s forthcoming Snapdragon 710 smartphone as Meizu X8. However, it seems that the company may have decided to include it in the Meizu 16 series.

According to the previous information shared by Wong, the Meizu 16X could be the first phone from the company to arrive with a notched screen. He had also said that the screen of the smartphone would be bigger than that of Mi 8 SE. Its fingerprint reader will be present on its back panel. Since the Meizu 16X will be arriving as a Meizu 16 series phone, there is possibility that its rear design could resemble with Meizu 16.

Read More: Meizu 16 first camera samples highlight a great detail

Shown above is the leaked screenshot of the Meizu 16X that had surfaced in the previous month. The 4 GB and 6 GB RAM editions of the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE are respectively priced at 1,799 Yuan (~$263) and 1,999 Yuan (~$293). The Meizu 16X is confirmed to be priced between 1,500 Yuan (~$220) and 2,000 Yuan (~$293). Probably, it may carry a cheaper price tag than the Mi 8 SE.

Do you think that the Meizu 16X will be a better smartphone than Xiaomi Mi 8 SE? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Today, after several leaks, Meizu has finally unveiled its new line-up of flagships composed of Meizu 16 and 16 Plus, which can be surely defined the most impressive devices ever released from the Chinese company. However, they share the same camera department as their predecessors Meizu 15 and 15 Plus launched a few months ago. But this does not mean their camera performance is the same as the previous line-up thanks to an enhanced algorithm and the Snapdragon 845 mobile platform making these devices way better than the previous models.

The first camera samples from Meizu 16 have just been published and they show a stunning photo quality. When light conditions are good, the detail and the sharpness of the photo are very impressive, while in a dark environment the phone still managed to capture a detailed shot with no digital noise. The 4th photo is also showing the potentialities of the fifth-generation beauty algorithm based on artificial intelligence, which can also recognize people’s age, gender, skin quality and more to adjust the photos consequently in order to realize the most beautiful selfies.

Meizu 16 and 16 Plus have a dual camera setup on their rear side. It is composed of a Sony IMX380 sensor and a Sony IMX350. The first has a resolution of 12 MP, a f/1.8 aperture and OIS, with a pixel size of 1.55 um. The secondary sensor is a telephoto lens with a resolution of 20 MP and a f/2.6 aperture, with a pixel size of 1.0 um. Under the cameras, there is a laser autofocus mechanism with a ring flash around which is composed of 6 LEDs. The selfie camera is a single snapper with a 20 MP resolution and a f/2.0 aperture.

What do you think about the above camera samples? Will this phone be able to compete with the top camera phones of 2018 such as Huawei P20 Pro?

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Meizu announced its latest flagships today – the Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus today. Both phones are powered by the Snapdragon 845 processor and the highest configuration has 8GB of RAM.

At the event today, Meizu revealed the AnTuTu score for its flagship. The device scored a whopping 291866 points, surpassing devices like the OnePlus 6 and the unreleased POCOPHONE F1.

To confirm the score, the folks at Chinese blog CNMO decided to run the app on their review unit and the result is quite similar. The model with them has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage and it scored 291546 points on the benchmark app.

So far, the only devices with a higher benchmark score are the Xiaomi Black Shark Gaming Smartphone and the ASUS ROG Phone. The Black Shark has a score of 292,977 points while the ROG Phone has a score of 304183 points on the benchmarking app.

READ MORE: AnTuTu’s top 10 best performance phones for July is led by Black Shark with nearly 300,000 score

The Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus not only pack powerful processors, they also have AMOLED displays with in-display fingerprint scanners. And the best thing is that they are affordable, starting at ¥2698 (~$395).

(Sources: 1, 2)

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With the number of flagships flooding the market these days, it’s very hard for any particular smartphone to stand out of the crowd. Things get even worse when you are a small time company, especially in the premium segment where Huawei, Xiaomi, Vivo, and OPPO have some really compelling options. Still, there are a few smartphones that do stand out because of its design and features and the Meizu 16 series can definitely be tagged as one of such devices. The phone offers tremendous value for money, starting under $400 in China, even beating the Xiaomi Mi 8 and OnePlus 6 in its pricing. So, let’s move on to the Meizu 16 hands on.

In this age where notches are taking over the smartphone market, its very refreshing to see a different design. Yes, I know there are notch-less options like the Vivo Nex and the OPPO Find X, but they do feature mechanical pop up cameras that may not be everyone’s cup of tea due to a number of reasons. Also, some users prefer a little bit of bezel around their smartphone and the Meizu 16 could be a perfect blend of bezel and screen. I say this because the Meizu 16 takes the screen to body ratio to up to 91.18%, and that’s almost the same as the full screen Vivo Nex!

Another important revelation from this Meizu 16 hands was its light weight feel. The phone is super light and as compared to competitors like the OnePlus 6, OPPO Find X and even the Xiaomi Mi 8, the Meizu 16 comes in as a significantly lightweight option weighing just 152 grams. Its quite thin as well, measuring just 7.3mm in thickness.

So how did Meizu limit its bezels to such a level? The company revealed that it spent millions of dollars squeezing in all the components like camera, earpiece and sensors on the thin top bezel by re-customizing its display packaging technology. The end result is a super thin bezel smartphone that comes with a very high screen to body ratio, without sacrificing on durability by adding any mechanical parts. It’s the perfect solution if you don’t mind the small bezels on the top and the bottom.

Coming to the body, the phone is essentially made of glass on both the sides, with the back getting a special 7 layer coating that makes the texture very similar to ceramic. The back isn’t as reflective as the Mirror Black edition of the OnePlus 6, but as you can see in the image, it’s quite glossy.

The back is curved making it comfortable to grip and the 6-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display is compact yet large enough to satisfy your entertainment needs. The buttons are on the right while the SIM slot is on the left. The top is clean save for a microphone opening, while at the bottom you have a USB Type-C port, speakers, and a dedicated 3.5mm headphone jack. The back features a dual camera setup with ring flash just below it. Apart from these, the overall design of the Meizu 16 is simple yet elegant, especially with an in-display fingerprint scanner neatly tucked under the AMOLED screen.

You can check out more Meizu 16 hands on pictures down below. Let me know your thoughts on the design of the new handset.

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Meizu has always had a slightly different approach to smartphones but history reveals that being different doesn’t always pay off. Now, the company is back in business, this time in the premium segment with its two new smartphones, the Meizu 16 and the Meizu 16 Plus. For the first time in Meizu’s history, the company is going to use the flagship chipset from Qualcomm in its smartphones — the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. So, Meizu is finally going with the mainstream chipmaker, after years of reliance on competitors like MediaTek and Samsung. This does put the new Meizu 16 and the 16 Plus in the big leagues, right besides smartphones like the Mi 8, Mi Mix 2S, and even the OnePlus 6.

Meizu 16 Design

Hate the notch up front on recent smartphones? You’d be glad to know that the Meizu 16 and the Meizu 16 Plus are both notch-less smartphones. Before you get too excited, note that they don’t have pop up cameras like that of the Vivo Nex or even the OPPO Find X, but the company’s design is very refined to minimise the bezels on all the four sides!

Symmetry has always been a big part of Meizu devices and despite the challenges associated with new age 2018 smartphones, the company has managed to retain a symmetric design on its new Meizu 16 series. But without a pop up camera, does it mean that the Meizu 16 has a thick forehead?

Not really! Meizu explains that the company had to spend millions of dollars to re-customize the screen packaging technology to ensure that all the necessary components on the front are incorporated in the thin forehead on the top. The forehead of a smartphone has always been a crowded spot, with the earpiece, cameras, and sensors all cramming for space up on top. While it’s not as thin as the Vivo Nex’s almost non-existent forehead, the company has managed to bring the screen to body ratio to up to 91.18% with this design.

Wait a second! If you remember, the Vivo Nex has a 91.24% screen to body ratio, and comparing this figure to Meizu 16’s 91.18% STB ratio, you’d immediately understand how thin its bezels are!

As I said above, the design is pretty refined and the overall smartphone looks beautiful from up front. The overall body is made out of glass and the back cover comes with a 7 layer coating process that creates a texture very close to ceramic. There are two colors available, White and Black and with the polished glass finish, the Black variant in particular turns out to be quite reflective, similar to OnePlus 6’s Mirror Black edition.

Meizu’s obsession with refined design translates into a lighter and thinner smartphone too! So, officially, Meizu is marketing the Meizu 16 as the thinnest in-screen fingerprint smartphone in the world! The Meizu 16 is just 7.3mm thick, way less thinner than OPPO Find X which measures 9.3mm.

If you have been a regular flagship user over the years, you would have realised that smartphones have gradually become heavier. This is another area where Meizu 16 excels as the phone weighs just 152 grams! In comparison, the Vivo Nex weighs 199 grams, Find X weighs 186 grams and even the OnePlus 6 weighs 177 grams. That’s a significant difference in weight and big thumbs up for Meizu in limiting its weight and thickness to such an extent!

Meizu 16 Specs

So far the Meizu 16 is turning out to be quite an impressive smartphone. In the specs department too, the phone doesn’t disappoint. The 16 series comes with the powerful Snapdragon 845 chipset (so no more less powerful chip alternatives for Meizu fans!) that is 1.53 times faster than its predecessor, the Meizu 15 Plus. After seeing the Meizu 16 come to life, it really looks as if the 15 series was just a testing platform for the company in order to perfect the 16 series for the mainstream market.

The phone starts with 6GB of RAM and goes up to 8GB of RAM for higher-end models. The top-end model comes with 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.1 storage. Meizu 16 comes with a 6-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display will its elder sibling will feature a larger 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution. In comparison, the 16 features a 3010mAh battery while the 16 Plus has a larger 3640mAh battery inside.

Both the models feature an in-display fingerprint sensor and after months of debugging and optimisation, the recognition speed is 0.25 seconds and the success rate is as much as 99.12%. While an in-screen fingerprint sensor might not be as fast or accurate as a traditional optical sensor, it’s really exciting to see more companies opting for this new technology which will further speed up its optimisation, helping it mature soon.

Another highlight of the Meizu 16 series is the new liquid cooled copper tube cooling system inside. This will ensure that the phone will stay cool even in the heaviest of gaming scenarios, ensuring you get maximum performance from Snapdragon 845 and its supporting hardware. With phones like the Honor Note 10 featuring liquid cooling tech, this move from Meizu is not really surprising.

Other features include dual band Wi-Fi 2×2 MIMO and LTE 4×4 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0, Qualcomm aptX support and Sony LDAC for the best wireless music experience.

Meizu 16 Cameras

The Meizu 16 series features a large 20MP sensor up front with ArcSoft’s beauty algorithms. You also get special features on the front camera such as bokeh mode.

The rear dual camera setup is the same as the Meizu 15 Plus, so you get a 12MP IMX 380 sensor paired with a 20MP IMX350 sensor. Additional features include four axis OIS, and 1/4s shutter speed. This setup paired with the advanced Spectra 280 ISP on the SD845 should ensure high quality photos from the phone. Further, like all other flagship phones of 2018, Meizu 16 also relies on AI to improve its photography. The phone features a solid auto HDR mode and scene recognition that promises vibrant colors on your landscape photos.

Meizu 16 Software

The new Meizu 16 series comes with the latest Flyme 7 UI based on Android Oreo out of the box. The company is using OneMind AI to create a new app preloading technology that promises to improve start up speed by up to 36%. The phone also features Meizu’s SuperSwipe technology that is said to improve UI fluency by up to 67% by optimising the CPU’s multi-core algorithms.

In order to give you the best gaming experience, Meizu has also set up a joint lab with top gaming publishers in China like Tencent and NetEase to ensure games are optimised for its new devices. Considering liquid cooling and hardware on board, Meizu 16 should run most high-end games without a sweat!

mBack has always been an important part of Meizu smartphones and the new Meizu 16 series comes with the improved Super mBack 2.0. The new version replaces the small circle in favour of a small horizontal bar at the bottom of the screen. This definitely reminds us of Android Pie’s navigation button but Meizu adds that it accepts the standard Super mBack gestures seen on its previous devices.

Meizu 16 Price & Availability

The Meizu 16 comes in three variants and their prices are as follows:

6+64GB: 2698 Yuan (~$395)

6+128GB: 2998 Yuan (~$439)

8+128GB: 3298 Yuan (~$483)

The Meizu 16 variants and their prices are as follows:

6+128GB: 3198 Yuan (~$468)

8+128GB: 3498 Yuan (~$512)

8+256GB: 3998 Yuan (~$586)

The Meizu 16 goes on sale via major retailers including Meizu mall, JD.com, Suning tesco and even via offline channels from August 20. The phones are already up for reservations on these sites.

Our Meizu 16 hands on is coming real soon, so stay tuned to the site in the coming hours!

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The Meizu 16 launches tomorrow and ahead of its release the flagship phone has been spotted on Geekbench.

The Meizu 16 and its bigger sibling which will have the Plus suffix will both be powered by a Snapdragon 845 processor. They are also supposed to come with 6GB of RAM. However, this Geekbench listing shows the device has 8GB of RAM. This is a first for a Meizu phone which makes it a big deal.

The benchmark result shows the phone’s name as “Meizu 16th”. It runs Android 8.1 Oreo and is powered by a Qualcomm processor clocked at 1.7GHz. The benchmark scores are 2403 point and 9047 points for the single core and multi-core tests.

When the Meizu 16 launches tomorrow, it will come with a 6.0-inch AMOLED FHD+ screen with an in-display fingerprint scanner. On its rear will be dual 12MP + 20MP sensors with a ring flash. It will also have a 20MP front-facing camera.

READ MORE: Meizu X8 listed on JD.com with Mi logo!

The Meizu 16 will also pack a 2950mAh battery. Its larger sibling will have a 6.5-inch display and a 3570mAh battery but the remaining specs will be the same.

Meizu will also launch its Gravity Speaker that has been in development for over two years alongside both phones tomorrow.

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Meizu 16 series will be officially released on August 8 but it has already started to surprise us. Yesterday, the company released the first camera sample shot from the upcoming Meizu 16 by the popular director Lu Chuan. Even though the photo was captured in low-light conditions, the details are very accurate and there is no digital noise! According to Lu Chuan, thanks to the Pro mode of the stock camera app found on the phone, it is possible to adjust the shutter speed, the ISO, and the exposure; he thinks the final result is quite good.

In the meantime, Meizu 16 has also crossed one million reservations according to a poster published by the company. We guess that the number is the sum of all the reservations on the web as only 220,000 reservations were spotted on the famous Chinese online store Jingdong. Anyways, it remains a warm response from the public. The Meizu 16 series which will be unveiled on August 8 will include three devices: 16, 16 Plus and Meizu X8. The first two will sport an octa-core Snapdragon 845 SoC by Qualcomm running at a frequency of 2.8 GHz and paired with up to 8 GB of RAM. So, they will be the first phones by Meizu with a flagship chipset released by Qualcomm.

Both the devices will sport an AMOLED display, but the sizes will probably be different: 6 inches on the standard edition and 6.5 inches on the Plus variant. On the rear side, there will be a dual camera: it should be the same setup as the Meizu 15, but thanks to the Snapdragon 845 platform it should deliver a better performance. There should also be a big 3640 mAh battery on the Plus version. The Meizu X8 will be a rival of the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE with upper-midrange specs, including the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset.

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Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus smartphones will go official on Aug. 8. Previous release pattern of the company suggests that these smartphones should be available for buying one week after its launch. However, the JD listing of the smartphone suggests that the Meizu 16 will be hitting the market a bit late.

The Meizu 16 is now listed on JD for reservations. The listing reveals that it will be available for buying from Aug. 20 at 00:00 AM (local time) in China. The sale time is much later than expected. Meizu is yet to confirm on the release date for Meizu 16. Probably, it will be confirmed through the next week’s launch event.

The Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus will be coming with 6-inch and 6.5-inch AMOLED screens. The Snapdragon 845 SoC will be powering both phones along with 6 GB of RAM. The maximum internal storage on both phones could be 128 GB. There is a possibility that the 16 Plus may feature an 8 GB RAM variant. The Meizu 16 and 16 Plus are both equipped with in-display fingerprint scanner.

Read More: Meizu Gravity speaker and Meizu 16 series to debut together on August 8

The Meizu 16 duo is expected to house 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup with 3x loseless zoom. The dual cameras will be equipped with ring flash. For shooting selfies, these phones are rumored to be equipped with 20-megapixel front-facing camera. The Meizu 16 may house a 2,950mAh battery whereas its larger edition may feature 3,570mAh battery. Both the phones are expected to carry support for fast charging. These phones will arrive with Android 8.1 Oreo pre-installed. The color variants of the Meizu 16 series are Deep Ochre, Mirror Silver and Mirror Blue.

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A leaked image showing the frontside of the white variant of the upcoming Meizu 16 has surfaced today. The image reveals that the handset will offer a very impressive screen-to-body ratio.

The impression of the fingerprint scanner at the bottom portion of the display indicates that it is equipped with in-screen fingerprint scanner. The white variant reveals how slim the side bezels of the Meizu 16 are.

The upper bezel that includes a selfie camera is slightly thick. The handset is expected to deliver a screen-to-body ratio of 91.18 percent. Shown below is another image of the phone that had surfaced in the previous month.

The Meizu 16 features a 6-inch AMOLED display that supports Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9. The Snapdragon 845 SoC is present under the hood of the phone. The SoC of the Meizu 16 is coupled with 6 GB of RAM. The handset is equipped with 128 GB of storage. The 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera setup  of the smartphone is expected to support 3x loseless optical zoom. It is fitted with a front-facing camera of 20-megapixel. It is fueled by 2,950mAh battery.

The Meizu 16 Plus houses a 6.5-inch AMOLED screen that supports FHD+ resolution like Meizu 16. It is packed with a 3,570mAh battery. The reset of the specs of the Meizu 16 Plus will be same as Meizu 16. The Meizu 16 duo are preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo OS.

Both the smartphones are slated to get announced on Aug. 8. It is speculated that the Meizu 16 will carry a price tag of 3,599 Yuan for its variant featuring 128 GB of storage and 6 GB of RAM. Meizu will be also announcing the Meizu Gravity speaker alongside the Meizu 16 series at the upcoming unveil event.

What do you think about the appearance of the notch-less Meizu 16? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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In the previous month, Huawei had launched the Nova 3 powered with Kirin 970 flagship SoC. Its sub-brand Honor had recently announced Honor 10 GT and Honor Note 10 smartphones with Kirin 970 SoC onboard. Various smartphone OEMs are expected to debut new flagship phones in the second half of the year. An industry insider from China with well-known track record on leaked information on forthcoming phones has shared the list of flagship smartphones that are slated to debut this year.

August

The Meizu 16 series that includes Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus smartphones are expected to go official on Aug. 8. The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is slated to go official on Aug. 9. The Smartisan Pro 3 and OPPO R17 are rumored to go official later in this month. The 360 N7 Pro is likely to get announced later in August or September.

September

The LG V40 ThinQ is expected to get unleashed in September. A recent report has revealed that after its unveiling in September, the company release it in the market in early October.

The 2018 iPhones will be also arriving in September. Recent reports have suggested that the two upcoming OLED iPhones may debut as iPhone 9 and iPhone 9 Plus. The company is also expected to announce LCD iPhone in September. However, a recent report has claimed that since the Cupertino company has encountered production issues with the LCD iPhone, it may hit the market by October or early November.

Last year, Xiaomi had launched the Mi MIX 2 on Sept. 11 and on the very next Apple had announced the iPhone X as its first OLED iPhone. Hence, the Mi MIX 3 is pegged to arrive in September this year. However, the leakster has claimed that there is a possibility that the smartphone may get announced in October. A recent report has revealed that it may arrive with improved design.

October

The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL phones are speculated to go official either in September or October. Since the predecessor Google Pixel phones were unveiled in October, it is likely that this year also the company may follow the same launch pattern. The Nubia Z19 and Huawei Mate 20 series that includes Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro are poised to get unveiled by mid-October.

November

By mid-November, OnePlus may announce the OnePlus 6T smartphone. Honor may rival it by launching the Honor V11 smartphone around the same time.

December

360 Mobiles may announce the 360 N8 flagship by mid-December. Honor may introduce the Honor Magic 2 as the successor for Honor Magic that was announced in December 2016. Vivo X22 or Xplay7 is also likely to debut by the end of this year. Could this be the first ever 10 GB RAM phone that is rumored to go official this year?

The leakster has further claimed Apple 12 that powers the forthcoming 2018 iPhones is a 7nm SoC. The 7nm Kirin 980 SoC is expected to fuel Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Honor V11 and Honor Magic 2 smartphones. Rest of the phones are speculated to feature the 10nm Snapdragon 845 SoC. However, it seems unlikely that the OPPO R17 and Vivo X22 will arrive with SD845 SoC.

Some of the other flagship phones that are not mentioned in the above list include  Nokia 9 or Nokia A1 Plus, Razer Phone 2, Sony Xperia XZ3, Xperia XZ3 Compact and XZ3 Premium. The Moto Z3 is expected to official tomorrow.

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Meizu is all set to launch its latest flagship smartphones — Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus. Now, the company has announced that both the smartphones will be launched on 8th August at a launch event. Along with the Meizu 16-series smartphone, the Chinese company will also launch Meizu Gravity speaker.

The Meizu 16 smartphone is confirmed to come with a screen-to-body ratio of 91.18 percent. The devices are also expected to come with an in-display fingerprint sensor. Both the smartphones have been certified by TENAA, which has also revealed the phone’s specifications.

According to the TENAA listing, the Meizu 16 features a 6.0-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 2160 x 1080 pixels screen resolution. On the other hand, the Meizu 16 Plus flaunts a 6.5-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with the same screen resolution as the 16.

Under the hood, both the smartphones are powered by Qualcomm‘s flagship Snapdragon 845 octa-core processor with up to 6GB RAM and up to 128GB internal storage. There’s a possibility of Snapdragon 710 chipset variant of Meizu 16. The company could also launch Meizu X8 powered by SD710 processor.

Coming to the camera department, the 16 Plus is expected to have triple cameras at the back, consisting of a 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel + 20-megapixel sensors while the Meizu 16 will sport a 12-megapixel and 20-megapixel cameras on the back. Both devices will come with a 20-megapixel front-facing snapper.

Both the phones are expected to be powered by Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out of the box, with the company’s own Flyme OS custom interface. Connectivity options on both devices will include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS + GLONASS, and USB Type-C.

While the Meizu 16 will be powered by a 3,570mAh battery, the 16 Plus will be fuelled by a 2,950mAh battery. The battery will also come with mCharge fast charging support. The devices are expected to be available in three color options — Black, Mirror Silver, and Mirror Blue.

The Meizu X8 will be priced between 1,500 Yuan to 2,000 Yuan, as revealed by Meizu CEO Jack Wong. He added that the pricing of the SD710 version of Meizu 16 will be 500 Yuan more than the pricing of Meizu X8. Earlier, he had said that the pricing of Meizu 16 series will not exceed 4,000 Yuan.

Read More: Meizu X8 with a notched display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 appears in leaked shot

We’ll have to wait for a few more days to know the official pricing and availability information of the Meizu 16 and 16 Plus, which will be revealed at the launch event on 8th August.

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Meizu has a launch event coming up on Aug. 8 for unveiling Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus smartphones. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has confirmed through its official Weibo account that apart from unleashing Meizu 16 series smartphones, the company will be also announcing Meizu Gravity speaker.

In May 2016, Meizu had teased the arrival of Meizu Gravity speaker. Since it had encountered technical difficulties in mass producing the speakers, the Chinese manufacturer could not release it. However, the company seems to be all set to debut it officially alongside the Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus speakers on Aug. 8.

Meizu Gravity is Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker that features a pair of 1.25-inch full-range speakers. An aux port is also available on the device. Compared to conventional speakers, Meizu Gravity offers 30 percent more magnetic flux density. The high sensitivity speaker by Meizu has been built in partnership with Dirac to ensure impressive audio.

The Meizu Gravity has a compact form factor as it measures 262 x 58 x 74mm. Since it features a transparent acrylic base, it appears as it the speaker is floating in the air. It is also equipped with a prism heads-up display that shows track information on the transparent surface. The design of the floating speaker with floating display was conceived by Kosho Tsuboi, a well-known designer from Japan.

There is no information on the pricing of the Meizu Gravity. In December 2016, the speaker was crowdfunded on Indiegogo with a price tag of $169.

Read More: Meizu X8 with notched display, Snapdragon 710 appears in leaked shot

As far as the specs of the Meizu 16 series are concerned, recent reports have revealed almost everything about the upcoming Meizu 16 and 16 Plus smartphones. The Meizu 16 Plus will be arriving with a 6.5-inch S-AMOLED display equipped with an in-screen fingerprint reader. Its back panel will feature 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel + 20-megapixel triple camera setup. A 3,570mAh battery enabled with mCharge fast charging will be powering the smartphone.

The Meizu 16 will be a smaller phone with a 6-inch AMOLED display. It will also feature an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The handset will be featuring a 2,950mAh battery. The Snapdragon 845 SoC will be powering the Meizu 16 and 16 Plus smartphones. Also, the Meizu 16 series will come preloaded with Android 8.1 Oreo.

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We reported the appearance of the Meizu 16 models’ appearance on China’s Telecom’s regulatory agency TENAA’s website a couple of days back. The Meizu 16 and 16 Plus were certified by TENAA and with the certification came the real photos and main specifications of the models. What we didn’t spot on the specs table was the presence of on-screen fingerprint sensors on both models. 

Meizu had earlier released a sketch on the Meizu forum which hinted at the presence of an on-screen fingerprint sensor on the Meizu 16 and 16 Plus. As part of the TENAA listing for both models, is the presence of the regular fingerprint sensor and a second fingerprint recognition technology on the screen. We’ll have to wait until the models are launched to get the full details of the fingerprint technology at play.

Read More: Meizu 16 sketch indicates the presence of on-screen fingerprint sensor on both models

According to the TENAA listing, the Meizu 16 will come with a 6.0-inch AMOLED display having a resolution of 2160 x 1080 resolution. On the other hand, the Meizu 16 Plus is equipped with a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with a similar resolution to the 16. Both models are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor.

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The Meizu 16 was supposed to launch on August 8 but it appears Meizu has brought it back by a week. The Chinese manufacturer has sent out invites for an event on July 30.

As you already know Meizu is always extra with its invites and this time it has sent a bottle of shampoo along with the invite. The shampoo brand is Heads and Shoulders and we think it is a joke teasing other manufacturers whose phones have a notch or how the bezels on the Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus are small.

The Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus will both come with Snapdragon 845 processors. They will also have AMOLED displays with the Plus variant coming with a 6.5-inch screen and the regular model having a 6.0-inch screen.

READ MORE: Meizu X8 with notched display, Snapdragon 710 appears in leaked shot

Both will also come with 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage and the same camera configuration. They will run Android 8.1 Oreo and come with in-display fingerprint scanners.

There is no info yet on the time and venue for the launch but we believe that should become public in a few days.

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The Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus were seen on TENAA’s database yesterday but only a few of the specs were revealed. Now the network agency has made available for public viewing the full specifications of both phones.

Meizu 16 Plus (M892Q)

The Meizu 16 Plus has a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2160 x 1080. It is powered by a 2.8GHz octa-core processor which has been confirmed to be the Snapdragon 845. It also has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

In the camera department, the Meizu 16 Plus will have dual rear cameras. The primary one is a 12MP sensor and it is paired with a 20MP secondary sensor with 3x lossless zoom. It also has a second 20MP sensor in front for selfies. This is the exact camera configuration as the Meizu 15 Plus.

The Meizu 16 Plus will run Android 8.1 Oreo and pack a 3570mAh battery. TENAA confirms that the phone has support for fast charging and does have an in-display fingerprint scanner too.

When it launches, it will be available in Dark Ochre (black), Mirror Silver, and Mirror Blue. It will weigh 180g and measure 160.4 x 78.2 x 7.3 mm.

Meizu 16 (M882Q)

The Meizu 16 is the smaller variant as it comes with a 6.0-inch screen. The display is also AMOLED and has the same 2160 x 1080 resolution as the Plus model.

Unlike the Meizu 15 and Meizu 15 Plus which use different processors, the Meizu 16 will come with the same chipset as its bigger sibling. It will also have the same RAM and storage. Camera configuration is also the same.

The Meizu 16 will come with Android 8.1 Oreo and an in-display fingerprint scanner. However, it will have a smaller 2950mAh battery.

READ MORE: Meizu X8 with a notched display, Snapdragon 710 appears in leaked shot

Available colors listed by TENAA are Dark Ochre, Sandblasted Silver, and Mirror Blue. Its dimensions are given as 150.5 x 73.2 x 7.3mm and it will weight 156g.

The Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus will launch on August 8.

(Sources: 1, 2)

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The Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus smartphones have surfaced on TENAA. Meizu Senior Vice President Li Nan has claimed that the images of the Meizu 16 duo have surfaced on TENAA are not good. Hence, he has shared the official renders of the Meizu 16 series through Weibo.

Various smartphone manufacturers from China have launched flagship phones with notched display design. However, Meizu is the only mainstream smartphone maker that it is yet to debut a phone with notched display. The TENAA images and official renders of the upcoming Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus smartphones confirm that these phones will be arriving with notch-less screens with elongated aspect ratio. Also, both smartphones offer very impressive screen space thanks to the slim-sized bezels around their screens.

The official renders of Meizu 16 show that these phones will be sporting a very thin profile. The fingerprint scanner cannot be found on the front or rear sides of the Meizu 16 series. The reason behind it is that the Meizu has already confirmed that the Meizu 16 and 16 Plus will be equipped under display fingerprint scanner.

The TENAA images show that the Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus have identical design. In fact, the Meizu 16 Plus appears like a larger edition of Meizu 16. The rear panel of the Meizu 16 series that is made out of glass feature vertical dual cameras followed by a ring flash. Their rear design is like Meizu 15 smartphone that was unveiled earlier this year.

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The Meizu 16 measures 150.5 x 73.2 x 7.3mm and is equipped with a 6-inch display and 2,950mAh battery. On the other side, the Meizu 16 Plus measures 160.3 x 78.2 x 7.3mm and includes 6.5-inch display and 3,750mAh battery. The Snapdragon 710 is expected to power the Meizu 16 smartphone whereas the Snapdragon 845 will be powering the Meizu 16 Plus. Both phones are expected to arrive with up to 8 GB of RAM.

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Meizu will be announcing its Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus flagship smartphones on Aug. 8. The Meizu 16 duo have recently bagged 3C certification and now both the phones have appeared on TENAA. The TENAA listings of both phones also include some information on their dimensions, display and battery size.

The Meizu M882Q and M892Q handsets that have surfaced on TENAA is the Meizu 16 whereas the Meizu 16 Plus smartphones. As it can be seen in the TENAA images, the rear design of the Meizu 16 and 16 Plus are quite similar to the Meizu 15 phone that was unveiled earlier this year. Both the handsets feature vertically stacked dual camera setup and ring flash. The back panel of the Meizu 16 duo do not feature fingerprint scanner. The front panel of both phones are mainly occupied by the display. Meizu has already confirmed through a recent teaser that the Meizu 16 and 16 Plus will be equipped with .

The Meizu M882Q features 6-inch display and it houses a 2950mAh battery. Its dimensions are 150.5 x 73.2mm. On the other side, the Meizu M892Q that features 6.5-inch display and 3,750mAh measures 160.3 x 78.2mm.

The Meizu M882Q and M892Q smartphones sport slim profile of 7.3mm. These phones are expected to arrive with 18:9 aspect ratio AMOLED screens, Snapdragon 845 SoC and up to 8 GB of RAM.

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The TENAA listings of the Meizu 16 and 16 Plus are expected to get populated with all their specs in the next few days. With nearly two weeks remaining for the official unveiling of the Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus, the company is expected to reveal more information on these phones in the coming days.

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Meizu released a poster for the forthcoming Meizu 16 series launch just a couple of days back. The poster revealed the Meizu 16 would be officially launched on August 8 and Meizu 16 Plus is most likely to be revealed that same day. As the day passes by, more news about the device unfolds. A recent report shows that two Meizu models have just been certified by China’s 3C. The two models come with the model numbers  M882Q, and M892Q and are believed to be the Meizu 16 and 16 Plus. Both models are equipped with Meizu 15 UP1220S fast charge and supports up to 24W fast charge.

Previously, Meizu Technology’s founder Huang Zhang hinted that the devices would be Meizu’s first phone with an on-screen fingerprint scanner. The Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus would come with the amazing AMOLED screen which is supplied by Samsung. The phones are expected to deliver high screen-to-body ratio as both devices sport an 18:9 aspect ratio displays.

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Talking about its hardware, it was indicated in the poster that the device would be embedded with a Snapdragon 845 SoC and paired with an 8GB RAM. It is worth mentioning that the Meizu 16 would also have a Snapdragon710 Soc variant making the device available in two variants. The poster also reveals that the Meizu 16 series would sport an AI Super Camera with Sony IMX380 sensor and bass-enabled stereo speakers.

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