Meizu MX Quad-core Launching with Android 4.0 in June, Gets 32GB and 64GB Flavors

[RajaPraveen]

Meizu MX Quad-core launching with Android 4.0 in June, gets 32GB and 64GB flavors

Can't say we're surprised, but Meizu's finally giving us the lowdown on the quad-core variant of its flagship Android smartphone. Simply dubbed the MX Quad-core, this new device will be powered by a Cortex-A9-based, 32nm HKMG (High-K Metal Gate) quad-core Samsung Exynos chip -- no word on the clock speed or RAM, but we're betting our money on the Exynos 4412 that goes up to 1.5GHz. Meizu claims this will save up to 20 percent of CPU power consumption compared to its dual-core counterpart. Also, the battery will be bumped up from 1,600mAh to 1,700mAh -- we shall see how much difference this makes when we eventually get our hands on the phone. And yes, in addition to the original white back cover, you'll be able to swap it with one of the five optional colored covers pictured above.

On the software side you'll get a Meizu-customized Ice Cream Sandwich system (aka Flyme OS), though it isn't clear whether the company will stick to its old promise of simultaneously releasing a vanilla ROM. The rest of the new phone's identical to the dual-core MX, especially the 4-inch 960 x 640 ASV display and the eight-megapixel BSI camera. While there's still no microSD expansion, here's some good news to make up for this flaw: the base model starts at 32GB and it'll cost the same as the current 16GB MX! In other words, come June the unsubsidized MX Quad-core will go from ¥2,999 (US$480) in China and HK$3,099 (US$400) in Hong Kong; and then there'll also be a 64GB version priced at ¥3,999 (US$635) and HK$4,099 (US$530), respectively. Meanwhile, starting today, the original MX is reduced to ¥2,399 (US$380) and HK$2,599 (US$335). Press release after the break.

Now, with Meizu proudly claiming to have the world's first smartphone to utilize the quad-core Exynos chip, we wonder where Samsung's at with its own unicorn device?


Source : Meizu MX Quad-core launching with Android 4.0 in June, gets 32GB and 64GB flavors -- Engadget

[Don_Mon]

the specs on this phone look quite promising and the pricing is pocket friendly too. wonder if we get to see this phone in india.

[mav2000]

Dont look like it will come here....

[wingzero]

OT: Had tried a PMP from 'em. the SQ was quite good build was decent too.

[SignOps]

How are the Meizu series? Anyone personally used them? Available on DX - but skeptical of the build quality.

[Ad1tya]

^^ They're really doing well in China. So Build Quality can't be bad.

[uniquegamer]

Good phone
But the battery should be like 2000mah or so . 1700mah is not bad though for 4'' screen.

[ManISinJpr ♦]

The company has built a solid reputation in China as Ad1 said, the built quality is good from we read or hear.. but I hat the fact that this is just 4" screen and not even 1280 resolution !!!
I mean why waste so much hardware resources on a relative puny output !!!

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1700 mAH is not at all bad, lesser rated battery lasts me all or more of 24hours on my Samsung Focus.. so it is a efficiency of the OS concerned !!! even the iPhone 4S lasts 24 hours+ with good usage !!
if you need max battery then get the Moto Razr Max !!!

Talk: 21.5 hours max. (1290 minutes) Standby: 380 hours max. (15.8 days) 3300 mAh LiIon

Originally Posted by uniquegamer Good phone But the battery should be like 2000mah or so . 1700mah is not bad though for 4'' screen.

[Ad1tya]

You want 1280x720 from a 4" Screen? From Meizu?

Name a top manufacturer who does that on their phone. Please.

[ManISinJpr ♦]

We are all wishing.. so I do want it, but then if the company delivers it or not is not upto my wishes

Originally Posted by Ad1tya You want 1280x720 from a 4" Screen? From Meizu? Name a top manufacturer who does that on their phone. Please.

[uniquegamer]

4'' is too small for 1280x720 resolution untill some company comes with it (like the new ipad's 10'' display). Though htc one x does 1280x720 at 4.7''

[dexbg]

Yes .. qHD is a reasonable resolution for 4" .. 250+ ppi is quite enough.

Whats the screen tech ?

[RajaPraveen]

Originally Posted by dexterboygenius Whats the screen tech ?

TFT LCD - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[rdst_1]

From what i have heard. The sound quality on the Meizu M9 was eargasmic and the MX is supposed to be even better. The build quality is not something to write home about. It is plasticky like the S2. However their own heavily skinned android - FLYME - is something truly unique, more like even more modded MIUI.
I was getting the MX for $400-425 from a buyer in hong-kong, but decided against it for now. It had the same specs as that of Note with this 4" screen. Also from what i have heard, they provide a dual booting system with a truly AOSP ROM as well, provided you don't like the FLYME.