This title may surprise a lot of readers but turns out, the Meizu Pro 6S is really a steal for smartphone photography lovers. I, personally, haven’t used the Pro 6S yet to make a claim like this but I did find something to back it up. DxOMark, the popular benchmark for camera performance just recently rated the Meizu Pro 6S as one of the best Chinese smartphone cameras in the market.

DxOMark gave the Meizu Pro 6S a rating of 85, which is quite impressive. Note that there are quite a few smartphones that score all the way up to 90 (HTC U11!) but what makes this score special is that the Pro 6S is only the third Chinese flagship in the list, after Huawei P10 (score: 87) and Huawei Mate 9 (score: 85 – same as Pro 6S). The phone currently retails for anywhere between $300 – $400 which makes it a steal for smartphone photography lovers. Apart from the LG G5, rest of the smartphones in the list are so much costlier than the above price, making it a good option for those who want an affordable camera phone.

DxoMark notes that the Pro 6S’ camera manages to capture excellent details in outdoor photography and keeps the exposure levels ideal in low-light images. The dynamic range is good, there’s high level of detail and the overall impressive performance of the camera in different lighting conditions give the Pro 6S a great score in the benchmark.

The excellent camera score should give the Meizu Pro 6S some attention from affordable smartphone lovers but there are still certain things that cannot be ignored. First up, the phone runs on the Helio X25 deca-core chip, which isn’t nearly as fast as the flagship chipsets of 2016 or 2017. Secondly, despite being a flagship launched near the end of 2016, the phone is still on Android Marshmallow. We expect at least nougat on phones that are just 6-7 months old, but Meizu is still struggling to get a stable Flyme release of Android 7 onto its devices.

Still, if you can live with Android 6 or wait for Android 7 (probably by August), the Pro 6S is a good flagship and at just over $300 (on Aliexpress), it’s definitely a phone that you should check out.

But there’s another option. If you remember, the Meizu Pro 6 Plus, which was released around the same time as the Pro 6S, comes with the exact same setup as the 6S. This would mean the Pro 6 Plus also has an amazing camera and considering it retails for around $370 (again on Aliexpress), it’s a true flagship that you should check out.

To recap, the Pro 6 Plus comes with the powerful Exynos 8890 octa-core chip, 5.7-inch 2K display, and a decent 3400mAh battery. The phone ticks almost all the features that you would expect in a flagship smartphone of 2017 (there’s no 6GB RAM variant though) and at $370, it’s a pretty good find.

Do note that there’s the Xiaomi Mi 6, with a pretty good dual camera setup around this price. It’s a bit costlier at around $400 but the camera performance was impressive according to our review. Also, you get Snapdragon 835 inside. One good reason why you would consider the Pro 6 Plus is because of its beautiful 5.7-inch 2K display. The 5.15-inch 1080p display could be a bit small for some users and the Pro 7 is a decent phablet alternative at this price.

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Meizu launched the Pro 6S on November 3 and even though that was the high-point of the day, it wasn’t the only gadget unveiled on that day. Meizu also launched a smart protective casing for its smartphones which could be called Meizu Music flip case with a cheap 149 Yuan ($22)price tag.

The flip case looks like a MP3 player but is actually a protective casing which is capable of being used as a MP3 player.  The device was produced using three kinds of durable materials which still ensures it is not too heavy and can be held easily.

The protective casing comes with features which lets users operate it even when it is flipped close. Such functions like playing music, receiving calls and other functions can be operated right from the Meizu Music flip case.

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The Meizu Music flip case adapted for the Pro 6S has already gone on sale on November 7 on the Meizu official website.

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A little over six months  after the Meizu Pro 6 was released, Meizu today unveiled the Pro 6S which is more or less an upgrade of the Pro 6. The Meizu Pro 6S looks very similar to the Pro 6 in terms of body design and we have got hands-on images of the device courtesy PCPOP. Let’s take a tour to see if any slight difference exist between the two flagships.

The Pro 6S adopts pretty much the same design as the Pro 6. Both smartphones were even placed side-by-side in some of the snapshots and you just can’t tell which is which just by looking at them. The Pro 6S sports same metal body as the Pro 6 and is available in four colors of rose gold, champagne gold, moonlight silver and sky gray. The Pro 6S also has the same 7.3mm thickness and weighs 163 gram just like the Pro 6. Obviously, the main differences between both devices lie in the hardwares.

On the hardware terrain, one of the major difference between the Pro 6 and Pro 6S is the rear camera sensor. The Meizu Pro 6S packs a more powerful 12MP Sony IMX386 sensor same as on the Meizu MX6, while the Pro 6 features a less powerful  Sony IMX230 sensor. The Pro 6S rear camera also comes with 1.25-micron pixel and f/2.0 aperture, custom 6P lens, zero shutter lag, ring flash, PDAF, laser focus and four-axis OIS. The camera also features multiple shooting modes such as manual mode, Pro mode and a new night mode as well.

Another major difference between both the Pro 6 and Pro 6S is the larger 3,060mAh camera crammed under the Pro 6S’ hood with  24W fast charging support, whereas the Pro 6 packs a smaller 2560mAh battery.

Aside those two differences, the Meizu Pro 6S and Pro 6 are very much similar. The Pro 6S uses the same Helio X25 chipset but with a slightly reduced temperature by 3.5 degrees celsius. The Pro 6S equally sports a 5.2-inch FHD AMOLED display with 2.5D glass on top with 10000:1 contrast ratio and 350 nits brightness and support for pressure sensitive touch.

Related: Meizu Pro 6S Camera Samples Released

Also worthy of note is that the Pro 6S only comes with a 64GB non-expandable storage whereas the Pro 6 featured a lower 32GB storage version. Another thing is that the Meizu Pro 6S carries a price tag of 2,699 Yuan ($400) which is slightly lower than the price of the 64GB variant of the Pro 6 which retails for 2,799 Yuan ($413). Remember the Pro 6S packs more features, so i’ts a case of getting more for less. Amazing, isn’t it?

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Meizu has been teasing its brand new Meizu Pro 6S flagship for the past few days. Today, at an official event, the company took the wraps off the new device in China. The company has surprising priced the Pro 6S cheaper than the existing Pro 6 flagship, but that’ll probably change in the next couple of days as sellers start discounting the previous generation model.

Design wise, the Meizu Pro 6S is pretty much the same as the Pro 6 handset. It comes with a metal body with CNC, 3D, PBT nano molding and three-dimensional sandblasting anodizing process, with four color options — moonlight silver, rose gold, champagne gold and sky gray. Even in the thickness department, the company has managed to keep it almost the same as the previous gen model, with a 7.3mm thick body and 163 grams weight.

As for the specs, the Meizu Pro 6S comes with the same 5.2-inch FHD AMOLED display with 2.5D glass on top as the previous generation model with 10000:1 contrast ratio and 350 nits brightness. Note that the phone supports pressure sensitive touch.

The real upgrades are in the camera department. The Pro 6S comes with a Sony IMX386 12MP sensor with 1.25-micron pixel and f/2.0 aperture. Other features include custom 6P lens, zero shutter lag, ring flash, PDAF, laser focus and four-axis OIS. There are multiple shooting options such as manual mode, Pro mode and a new night mode as well.

One of the big disappointments with the Meizu Pro 6 was its small 2560mAh battery. That’s changed with the new Meizu Pro 6S as it comes with a larger 3060mAh battery, which should ensure at least a day of battery life with moderate usage. The 24W fast charging will further help in speeding up the process of charging the battery.

This new model also comes with Helio X25 deca-core chipset, but it is said that the temperature of the chipset has been reduced by 3.5 degrees celsius. Other specs include 4GB of LPDDR3 RAM, 64GB of storage which is not expandable, 5MP front camera, voLTE, Flyme 5 OS, dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1.

As for the pricing, the Meizu Pro 6S is priced at 2699 Yuan ($400). This makes it cheaper than the Pro 6 4GB edition that retails for 2799 Yuan ($413) in China but this price will most likely reduce very soon.

So, what do you think about the Pro 6S? I would personally like to see some real life samples from the new camera with OIS.

While the Pro 6S is a decent flagship, what you really should be looking forward to is the true flagship smartphone that Meizu is reportedly preparing for launch by the end of this year.

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Meizu will finally release the much anticipated Pro 6S smartphone today after up to six months in the works. The Meizu Pro 6S is likely coming with an upgrade just on the camera end and battery life, else the device would be similar to the Pro 6, according to words from Meizu officials.

Ahead of the event, the Meizu Pro 6S has already appeared on popular online mall Jingdong (JD.com) where early reservations are already opened for the device. The Pro 6S real image seems to have made its first outing via the reservation poster and it indeed bears a design consistent with the Pro 6. The Pro 6S uses a metal body design with the antenna band on the top and bottom edges. The device is also said to come with entire network support but unfortunately still doesn’t support storage expansion, meaning no microSD slot. The device is also going to be available in various colors.

Since the device will see just a few upgrade from the Pro 6, the price would be the major focus of many. The Jingdong reservation affixed a price tag of 2699 Yuan ($399) on the Pro 6S. The price is for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage version of the Pro 6S, perhaps the top-end version as there is likely a 32GB ROM version which may likely be cheaper.

Read More: Meizu Pro 6S Camera Samples Released

On the specs, the Pro 6S features a 5.2-inch display with 1080 pixels resolution and comes equipped with the MediaTek Helio X25 chipset. The phone’s appearance on AnTuTu recently reveals a 21MP rear camera sensor although that may be wrong. The Pro 6S may likely use the same 12MP Sony IMX386 sensor as the Meizu MX6 with support for four axis optical image stabilization. The battery capacity is also increased to 3,060mAh.

The device is said to go on sale on November 7 after today’s launch event. For 2,699 Yuan, would you contemplate buying the Pro 6S?

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As the November 3 launch date of the Meizu Pro 6S draws nearer, more details about the expected device are propping up. The latest is an AnTuTu benchmark record for the pro 6S which give some clear cut out details of the Pro 6S’ specs.

According to the AnTuTu data, the Meizu Pro 6S is powered by a MediaTek Helio X25 (MT6797T) chipset along side the Mali-T880 GPU. The device also features on the memory aspect, a 4GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage space.

The Meizu Pro 6S also packs the same rear camera sensor size as the Pro 6, with a 21MP rear camera listed. Meizu yesterday released some sample images said to have been shot by the Pro 6S’ camera and they were simply amazing. They even when ahead to compare them with those shot by an iPhone 7 and the difference was really clear with the Pro 6S’ images looking clearer. So it is also possible that a very powerful sensor is at play on the Pro 6S’ rear camera, although the AnTuTu data didn’t reveal that. The device is also listed as sporting a 5MP front-facing camera and would run on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, perhaps with Meizu’s custom FlyMe OS hovering on top.

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Additionally, the Meizu Pro 6S is listed as sporting a Full HD display a.k.a 1920 x 1080 pixels which is likely to be on the same 5.2-inch display as the Meizu Pro 6.

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While we were still waiting to see the actual renders of the Pro 6S, Meizu has surprised us with the release of what is said to be camera samples shot by the Pro 6S’ camera. The Meizu Pro 6S had been disclosed to use the same design as the Pro 6 with perhaps so pieces of engineering on the inside. For one, the Pro 6S has been revealed to still likely retain the Helio X25 chipset used on the Pro 6 but the device seems to have seen some bit of upgrade on the camera end and perhaps in some other hardware aspects as well.

Recent Weibo update by a Meizu Engineer reveals some very clear images said to have been shot be the Pro 6S and to clear doubts, the Meizu Engineer could be seen to be blogging using a Meizu Pro 6S smartphone. Some might have wanted the EXIF information but since it was shared on Weibo, that is not available. The photos were also compared to some shots from an iPhone 7 and curiously the photos said to have been shot by the Pro 6S came out better. Definitely, we’ll have to put that to test before believing any bit of it.

However, the launch of the pro 6S is not far off, as Meizu has scheduled a concert for October 31 where the Chinese company is also expected to unveil the Meizu M5. The Pro 6S is now rumored to launch on November 3 and very well, that isn’t far off. We’ll wait to see how that pans out.

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Meizu‘s VP Li Nan has earlier hinted that the upcoming Meizu Pro 6s would likely use the MediaTek Helio X25 chipset whih was also on the Pro 6. New details have also emerged about the much touted device, this time from Meizu’s president. The Meizu President has been silent on social media for a while now but he added his voice in teasing the Pro 6S.

According to his words the Pro 6S would likely not see much changes in appearance and performance.
So if you are expecting a device with a spectacular design, you just have to wait a little longer as the pro 6 and pro 6S won’t have much difference. The CEO sees no business logic in releasing a Pro 6S with an entirely new design as was being expected.

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This latest pieces of information creates some sort of confusion about the Pro 6S because one begins to wonder the kind of upgrade the device would feature. Perhaps a ramped up memory or camera sensors or new antenna band design, but whatever it is, its not huge. We’ll have to wait for more details on that.

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Meizu’s Vice-President, Li Nan has confirmed that the soon-to-be released Meizu Pro 6s will feature a Mediatek  processor.

Mr. Nan said in his Weibo post that the Helio X25 SoC present in the Pro 6 is sufficient for everyday tasks. Earlier rumours had said that the phone was going to sport a Helio P20 chip but the VP’s post seems to be saying otherwise. It has also cleared the air about those who are still hoping for an Exynos phone. The VP did not hide his dislike for Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8xx chips either.

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Another important detail mentioned is that the appearance of the Pro 6 and Pro 6s is more or less the same. So if you place both phones side-by-side, it will be difficult to tell the difference.

A 3C certification of the Meizu Pro 6s released a few weeks ago says the device will feature Meizu’s mCharge 3.0 technology which seems to be the only confirmed specification apart from the use of a Mediatek chip.

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There are indications that the Meizu Pro 6S flagship may likely be released before the end of the year with a refreshing new design and upgraded specs. Recall Meizu VP today lent some credence to rumors that the Meizu M5 would be released on October 31. The VP Li Nan seem to be in the mood of sharing details about upcoming devices today.

The VP has also hinted via a post on Weibo that the Meizu Pro 6S flagshipwould be seeing an upgrade, perhaps released before the year to crown up its year end sales. If not, how then do we explain the teaser? The post was accompanied by a photo containing two smartphones that looks like a black variant of the Meizu Pro 6.

The statement shows an upgrade is likely coming to the Pro 6 and perhaps both in the design and a few specifications. Meizu had earlier been rumored as preparing two flagships dubbed Pro 6S and Pro 6 Plus. The Chinese company was said to be working on redesigning the looks of the devices and is looking to create a design where the antenna bands are completely hidden thus creating a more refined and unified visual effect.

Related: 3C Certification Reveals Details of Meizu Pro 6S

Some details of the expected Pro 6S had earlier appeared via its 3C certification listing and earlier rumors had given the device as coming with the Helio P20 chipset inside. An earlier rumor had also talked on an Exynos 8890-powered flagship but that has been debunked by Meizu’s VP before now.

Yet, a recently leaked benchmark appearance featuring a couple of renders (pictured) of the device had given the Pro 6S as coming with an MT 6796 chip which is a derivative of the Helio X20 thus creating some sort of confusion around the device. Not much else is known for now but we’ll be on the look out and keep you updated as always.

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An image of a certificate issued by China Compulsory Certification reveals the details of the upcoming Meizu flagship, the Pro 6S. The certificate which mentions Meizu Technology Co. Ltd as the applicant and manufacturer also lists the factory handling the production as Langfang Ultrafine Communications Technology Co., Ltd.

The certificate includes a phone with model number M570Q-S. Since the Pro 6’s model number is M570Q, this new device is most probably the Meizu Pro 6S.

The certificate also shows the charge supported by the phone: there’s 5V 2A, 8V 3A, and 12V 2A. This means the Pro 6S will also support Meizu’s mCharge 3.0 (24W) technology.

The Meizu Pro 6S is expected to launch later this month with a Mediatek Helio P20 chip clocked at 2.3GHz, a Mali T880MP2 GPU, and a 5.2 inches display.

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There is also another device with model number M611A which is presumed to be a new Meizu Blue Charm phone. The phone is reported to have a screen size between 4.7 and 5 inches and will run YunOS when it launches.

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Rumours have been floating round for months now about a Meizu phone with an Exynos 8890 processor. There are also rumours of a Meizu Pro 7 with a dual-curved screen expected to launch soon and probably be the last flagship for the year. All these rumours have been clarified by Meizu Vice-President, Li Nan.

According to Mr. Nan, there will be no Exynos 8890 phone citing dual 4G network policy as the reason. He also mentioned that the Pro 7 will be released next year although he didn’t reveal any of the specifications.

His comment on the Exynos 8890 chip puts to rest earlier news that the company was going to release two more flagships this year: a Meizu Pro 6S with a new chip and a Pro 6 Plus with an Exynos 8890 and a 5.7” display.

So as it appears, the only one we’ll be getting is the Pro 6S. It has been reported that the Pro 6S will only be a slight upgrade from the Pro 6. The major upgrade of the Pro 6S is likely to be the swapping out the Helio X25 for a Helio P20 processor. Projected launch date for the Meizu Pro 6S is late October.

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Meizu is reported to still have two more low-end Blue-Charm devices to launch before the year ends.

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The rhythm of the Chinese phone market is expected to see a change from next month, seeing more devices getting released ahead of the year end sales. It is speculated that majority of the releases would be flagship devices and one of the manufacturers expected with a flagship device or two is Meizu.

Rumors are rife that Meizu is expected with a new smartphone release by the end of October or possibly in November and the smartphone has been given as the Pro 6S which would take over from the Pro 6 released earlier in the year. To be more concise, it is said that there might be two smartphone models one of which will be powered by the MediaTek Helio P20 processor and will go be the moniker Meizu Pro 6S. The Pro 6S apart from having a different processor from the Pro 6 Plus, will also come with a smaller 5.2-inch display.

On the other hand, the second expected flagship is said to be called Meizu Pro 6 Plus and would be powered by an Exynos 8890 chipset. According to the leak source, the Pro 6 Plus will feature a 5.7-inch display but it is unknown if the display would be curved.

On top of that, Meizu is said to be working on redesigning the looks of the devices and that the Chinese phone maker is looking to create a design where the antenna bands are completely hidden. If true, the devices are expected to see a more refined and unified visual effect.

Read More: Meizu Pro 6 Official: Details About Specs, Features, Camera & Pricing Inside

Also worth mentioning is the news that Meizu seem to have manufactured a new device with display screen in the region of 4.7 inches to 5 inches with plastic body. The said device adopts the model number M611A and has received 3C certification in China (pictured above). The details from the production factory also gives the idea the device will run on the Yun OS. We could be looking at another Blue Charm smartphone as well along side the Pro 6S and Pro 6 Plus. But then, we can’t be so sure until the devices are officially announced.

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Meizu has been rumored to be working on another flagship device, despite the avalanche of releases we’ve seen from the phone-maker this year. Now the latest rumor takes it even further, revealing that Meizu would likely release two smartphones before the end of the year, finishing off the year in grand style.

According to industry analyst Pan Jiutang, one of the devices we may likely be seeing is the flagship Meizu Pro 7 which according to the analyst, would likely be called Meizu Pro 6s and not Pro 7. The well-known analyst also disclosed that the Meizu Pro 6s would likely be equipped with the Samsung Exyunos 8890 chipset. This rumor contrasts with earlier rumor that Meizu would be replacing the Exynos 8890 on the flagship.

Other specifications of the now Meizu Pro 6s include that the device would feature a 5.7-inch display with 2K resolution, along with a 12MP and 5MP front facing camera. On the memory lane, the Pro 6s is said to pack 4GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable internal storage.

Aside the rumor of a Pro 6s, the analyst also disclosed that Meizu is likely to release a second flagship before the year’s end which would be powered by the MediaTek MTK P20 processor. However, no detail about the configuration the second smartphone is known at this moment.

Related: Meizu To Launch Flyme 6 Alongside Pro 7 Flagship On September 13?

Meizu has a track record of releasing many devices each year but we’ll need to be on the watch to see if this latest turns out to be true. We have already seen quite a number of phones from Meizu up till this point and this number includes one or two flagship devices.

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