Review of the smartphone Meizu 17 with the main characteristics

The Chinese company Meizu is going through hard times, but the release of a new high-tech smartphone can change everything and bring the company to the TOP of mobile phone manufacturers.

Meizu Technology Co has celebrated 17 years since its founding in 2020. For this event, the release of a new seventeenth generation smartphone - Meizu 17 - was announced. Everyone is eagerly awaiting the release scheduled for April. What chips are invested in the phone, due to which Meizu 17 will attract the buyer? Let's start with general information.

General phone data

Let's analyze the main characteristics of the new flagship Meizu 17

Specifications:

Specification may vary from region to region, please check with your distributor for exact information.

As you can see, the hero of the review is equipped with a top processor, an updated platform, and has a 5G high-speed data transfer function. Let's consider all the characteristics in more detail.

Meizu 17 appearance

The first photos of the novelty have already appeared. Judging by the photo, the fresh model will be a continuation of the development of the 2019 line of smartphones. Typical candy bar touch screen. In the new development, the designers abandoned the wide screen frame, and the changes also affected the camera models, both main and front.

The selfie camera is almost invisible, located on the right, at the top of the module. Between the mains indicator and the battery charge indicator. The diameter of the camera is so small that it can be mistaken for an icon in the information line. The main camera modules are located on the back, in the center. The versions below have cameras on the left.

The frame is made of metal, the base of the back is made of ceramic. The back panel is completely smooth with rounded corners. The front part looks stylish, there are no bulges, borders of the frames. Sticking a protective glass on the screen will not be a problem. According to the manufacturer, the coating of the body elements, side frames will be resistant to scratches and chips. Although, it is clear that in case of a fall or strong friction, no traces will remain on the phone.

The system connectors are located on the bottom.The control buttons are on the right, conveniently under the thumb.

Front panel with capacitive sensor and fingerprint technology.

Meizu 17 screen specifications

A juicy, bright picture will be provided by an AMOLED screen with a diagonal of 6.59 inches, a resolution of 2400 × 1080 and a brightness of 550 cd / m2. The refresh rate is 90 Hz. It is convenient to work on such a screen, watch movies in 4K resolution and play games with good graphics. Curved Glass Top Coating, technology similar to Gorilla Glass, but curved at the sides to create a wraparound effect. Prevents damage to the display if dropped or bumped. Scratches on Curved Glass appear over time, depending on the conditions of use. Another plus is the oleophobic coating, which repels grease and moisture from the screen.

Cameras Meizu 17

The rear camera is hidden on the front panel, the manufacturer has abandoned the so-called "monobrow". It is extremely difficult to notice it, the rim around the lens is made in green and shows the percentage of the phone's charge in a pie chart. Despite the small diameter of the lens, the camera is excellent, with a high resolution of 32 MP.

The built-in face detection function captures clear selfies. Thanks to the main modules, with resolutions of 64, 20 and 16 MP, Meizu 17 will become one of the best camera phones in its price segment. The main matrix from Sony IMX686. A 20-megapixel sensor and a proprietary circular LED flash, with eight built-in diodes, are responsible for shooting at night. Sample images with the Meizu 17 camera are not yet available. The main camera app will remain the same as in previous versions. All basic modes are available on the main screen, if necessary, the list of modes can be expanded.

What's the connection with Meizu 17

The smartphone will provide communication according to GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G standards. The slot for SIM cards is designed for two SIM cards, there is no space for an additional memory card.

• GSM is the global standard for digital mobile cellular communications;
• CDMA - communication technology, usually radio, with coding sequences;
• HSPA - high-grade packet data transmission (broadband radio);
• LTE - high speed data transmission for mobile phones;
• 5G is the fifth generation telecommunications standard.

Meizu is introducing innovative 5G technology, although 5G technology is no longer new for the Chinese smart technology market, 4G data transmission has not yet been introduced everywhere in the post-Soviet countries.

Wireless connectivity - WI-FI 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac / ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot and Bluetooth 5.1.

The smartphone is equipped with an NFC module for contactless connection and data transfer. This system is convenient when making payments from a smartphone.

The heart of the Meizu 17 smartphone is the chipset (processor)

The processor is single-chip, eight-core, from Qualcomm. The processor model is Snapdragon 765G. Frequency - 2.4 GHz, bit depth - 64 bit. The quality of graphics is provided by the video chip - Adreno 620 with a frequency of 700 MHz, supports HDR10 +.

8 cores Kyro 4755:

• high-end Cortex-A76 core;
• core productive ARM Cortex-A76;
• six energy efficient ARM Cortex-A55 cores.

The powerful processor will support up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 2133 MHz.

The new generation processor, which is equipped with Meizu 17, is designed for gaming smartphones, graphics with such a chip work 20% faster. Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865, 765 and 765G chips are the backbone of high-tech smartphones from 2019.

Battery Meizu 17

The phone is equipped with a 5000mAh non-removable battery with fast charging function. In standby mode, the phone can hold up to six days without recharging. In normal working mode (calls, social networks, chat, watching videos) from two to three days. With the screen always on, the battery will last up to seven hours, and during a call up to two days. Quite good performance for a budget segment phone. Chinese manufacturers surprise with the release of each new smartphone.

Despite the capacious battery, the phone will remain thin, body thickness is 8 mm and light, weight 195 grams. Thanks to the optimal diagonal and light weight, the smartphone lies well in the hand, does not slip.

Meizu 17 software review

The device runs on the Flyme OS shell, on the Android 10.0 operating system. If necessary, the software version can be updated over the air. Flyme OS shell is familiar to users, it is simple and intuitive to operate and has all the necessary functions. There are three control options available:

• buttons;
• proprietary mBack button;
• gestures.

The interface will delight you with balanced customization options and nice design. For convenience, some functions are provided with user prompts.

Meizu 17 cost

The seventeenth generation phone from Meizu is predicted to start at $ 564 (Yuan 3999). At this cost, the smartphone will be available with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal memory on board.

A version of 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage will start at $ 600 (4299 Yuan).

The maximum version - 12 GB of RAM and 256 internal memory will be sold at a cost of $ 620.

The price is predicted based on the value of the previous flagship with lower rates - Meizu 16s Pro. At the start of sales, the device cost from $ 480, in the minimum configuration.

In Russia, the exact date of sales has not yet been announced, the launch for the Chinese market is planned for the end of April 2020. After the release, it will be profitable to buy the new product on Chinese sites (Aliexpress, BangGud). The package will include:

• power adapter;
• type-c power cord;
• key-clip for removing SIM cards;
• documentation.

Sample photos are provided for informational purposes, more photos of the new device will be presented after the official launch.

Meizu 17 review results: advantages and disadvantages

• single-chip processor of the new generation Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G;
• excellent main camera with three modules - 64 MP, 20MP, 16 MP;
• high performance;
• nice interface;
• interesting, ergonomic design;
• high-quality display;
• capacious battery, support for quick charge function.

• high price;
• the case does not have a degree of moisture protection.

Having examined in detail the main characteristics of the Meizu 17 phone, we can say that the novelty can really become the most successful model in the manufacturer's lineup. If you need a reliable, nimble device with a powerful processor and a high-quality screen, then Meizu 17 will be to your liking.