Meizu MX5 Flyme OS 5.0 update starts rolling out

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Meizu introduced the MX5 smartphone running Flyme OS 4.5 based on Android 5.0 (Lollipop) in China back in June. It was launched in India in August priced at Rs. 19,999. Now the company has started rolling out the Flyme OS 5.0.0.1A stable update based on Android 5.1 (Lollipop) for the Chinese users. Continue reading “Meizu MX5 Flyme OS 5.0 update starts rolling out”

Meizu Blue Charm Metal with 5.5-inch 1080p display, Helio X10 SoC, YunOS announced

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Meizu has announced the Blue Charm Metal, the company’s first smartphone that runs on Alibaba’s YunOS with Flyme UI on top. It has a 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) display with 2.5D curved glass, is powered by a 2 GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio X10 processor, has a 13-megapixel rear camera with dual tone LED flash and phase-detection auto-focus (PDAF) that promises 0.2 seconds focus. It has a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. As the name indicates, it has a unibody custom metal alloy build. Continue reading “Meizu Blue Charm Metal with 5.5-inch 1080p display, Helio X10 SoC, YunOS announced”

Meizu smartwatch leaks in images, could be announced on October 21

It looks like Meizu is gearing up for its foray in to the wearables market with an own smartwatch. A unnamed smartwatch from the company has surfaced in leaked images.

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New Meizu Blue Charm Metal phablet appears online – Announcement set for October 21st

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Meizu is set to announce a new phablet on the 21st of October. It will be a part of the affordable Blue Charm series of smartphone but will come with a premium metal design.

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Meizu m2 launched in India for Rs. 6999, available from Oct 12

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Meizu has launched the m2, successor of the Meizu m1 in India, as it promised. It was announced back in July and packs a 5-inch HD screen with a screen-to-body ratio of 75.6%, is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core 64-bit MediaTek processor and runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop) with FlyMe OS 4.5. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Meizu m2 launched in India for Rs. 6999, available from Oct 12”

Meizu m2 launching in India on October 12

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Meizu announced m2, successor of the Meizu m1 in China back in July. Today the company has announced that it will launch the m2 smartphone in India next week. It packs a 5-inch HD screen with a screen-to-body ratio of 75.6%, is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core 64-bit MediaTek processor and runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop) with FlyMe OS 4.5. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Meizu m2 launching in India on October 12”

Meizu PRO 5 Hands On and Photo Gallery

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In Beijing, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Meizu launched a brand new device lies at the top end of their product portfolio. Called the PRO 5, the phone marks the launch of a fresh new brand dubbed PRO that will also incorporate accessories like premium headphones. We got a chance to checkout the product at the launch event. While its way too early to give a verdict, brief impressions indicate that Meizu could have a winner on their hands. Here’s our hands on impressions of the new Meizu Pro 5. Continue reading “Meizu PRO 5 Hands On and Photo Gallery”

Meizu introduces mini and mini pro compact wireless routers

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Meizu today introduced new compact WiFi routers at the PRO 5 smartphone launch event in China. It comes in mini pro version with dual-band 802.11ac support offering speed of up to 433 Mbps and the mini variant comes with 802.11n support. It connects directly to the power supply, so it doesn’t require a separate power cable. It has FPC antenna for a strong and wide WiFi coverage. It is compact to carry in your pocket and weighs just 71.8 grams. Continue reading “Meizu introduces mini and mini pro compact wireless routers”

Meizu PRO 5 with 5.7-inch 1080p display, 4GB RAM, USB Type-C announced

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At an event in Beijing, Meizu today announced the launch of a brand new flagship handset. Called the Meizu PRO 5, the phone aims to be the top of the line flagship for the Chinese brand. The phone is powered by a 2.5 GHz Samsung Exynos 7420 processor and comes 3GB or 4GB RAM variants. As stated earlier by Meizu, the phone has restricted itself to a full HD panel despite having upped the screen size to 5.7 inches. With an all metal build, the phone continues the same design language that has become synonymous with Meizu. The phone sports a 21.6MP camera module at the rear with laser auto focus for 0.7 second quick capture that is accompanied by a 5MP camera up front. The Meizu Pro 5 runs Flyme 5 that is based on Android 5.1. Continue reading “Meizu PRO 5 with 5.7-inch 1080p display, 4GB RAM, USB Type-C announced”

Meizu Pro 5 with metal body and Flyme 5.0 OS leaked in press render

A number of leaks about the Meizu Pro 5 have already surfaced in the past few weeks. Now, a press render has leaked that shows the phone clad in a metal body.

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Meizu Pro 5 spotted on Geekbench, beats Samsung Galaxy Note 5 in scores

Meizu is expected to announce its next flagship ‘Pro 5’ at an event on September 23. Today, the phone which is code named Meizu NIUX was spotted on Geekbench.

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OnePlus 2 vs Meizu MX5

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OnePlus debuted sales in India late last year after the launch of their OnePlus One smartphone. Meizu on the other hand entered India with its mid-ranger, the M1 Note. Since then they have announced and begun sales of the M2 Note. However, the handset that can probably give the OnePlus 2 a run for its money is the Meizu flagship, the MX5. Meizu has an advantage internationally where it has made a name for itself however within India, the name OnePlus is definitely more popular. On paper, these devices are neck and neck and it’s hard to understand which is better simply by looking at the specifications. That’s why we have prepared this detailed comparison for you. Continue reading “OnePlus 2 vs Meizu MX5”

Meizu schedules event on September 23, new flagship “Pro 5” expected

Just yesterday, Meizu President and Co-founder Bai Yongxiang confirmed that its next flagship phone will have a 1080p display. Now, a couple of leaks and teaser are stating that the Chinese smartphone maker is set to announce a new phone on September 23.

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Meizu exec confirms 1080p display on next flagship, renders of the phone surface

Meizu is working on a flagship phone with a codename –  Meizu NIUX that was listed on AnTuTu. Today, Bai Yongxiang, Meizu’s President and Co-founder has revealed some specs of the upcoming phone.

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