We have been waiting for Meizu's new flagship for a long time, also thanks to their gradual discovery of parameters. Today, however, two smartphones are officially introduced: Meizu 17 and Meizu 17 Pro.
They bring top parameters such as Snapdragon 865, 64 MPx camera, 5G support, fast charging or 90 Hz AMOLED display.
This article summarizes all the important specifications of both models.
Interesting design
Most manufacturers arrange their cameras vertically, but Meizu has chosen a different design. The four sensors are arranged in one row next to each other.
The model was given a soft green color, white and black. The basic model, in turn, has a gradient of white, gray and dark green.
It is top for the model
Meizu 17 Pro can be especially proud 90 Hz Super AMOLED a display that ranks in the highest class. The sampling frequency is 180 Hz, the display has a diagonal 6,6" and very thin frames with perforations in the corner. The resolution is 2340 x 1080 px.
The processor works inside Snapdragon 865 with native support for 5G technology. He also got 8 / 12 GB RAM memory type Lwhich were expected. Storage is of type UFS 3.1 (128/256 GB).
Quality cameras
The main sensor has 64 MPx and it is a Sony IMX686 with aperture ƒ / 1,8. The second sensor is 32 MPx wide - angle Sony IMX616, the third telephoto lens has 8 MPx and it is an Omnivision OV08A10. The fourth is special 3D ToF sensor Samsung S5K33D with 0,3 MPx.
The front selfie camera received 20 MPx, it has AI functions and HDR. Video can be created by a smartphone in 4K at 60 fps.
The battery has a capacity 4500 mAh and supports 30 W fast charging. The version also boasts haptic vibrations or quality super linear stereo speakers, which we are about they have already written.
Meizu Enhancements 17 Pro
However, this version also supports wireless mCharge 27 W charging. It can charge 47% of the battery in just 30 minutes. It also contains faster LPDDR5 RAM, Meizu 17 only has LPDDR4X.
For the model, however, he also received better processing of the back. Ceramics with a special processing technology were used. The basic version has only glass on the back. There is also a lack of camera improvements.
The basic model is cheaper
As usual, the manufacturer presents a flagship with two versions. Meizu did the same and their basic version has the same design, but some parameters are poorer.
He also has 6,6" 90 Hz Super AMOLED with the same resolution 2340 x 1080 px also at the sampling frequency. It works the same way inside Snapdragon 865 with 5G support.
LPDDR4X RAM the memory has received capacity 8 GB a UFS 3.1 128 GB and 256 GB storage. So it was saved here.
Slightly weaker camera
Meizu 17 got it 64 MPx Sony IMX686 as the main sensor, the second 12 MPx Sony IMX362 depth sensor, 8 MPx widescreen Samsung S5K4H7 and other in - depth Samsung S5K5E9 5 MPx sensor. The front camera has 20 MPx.
The battery has capacity 4500 mAh and also fast 30 W charging. However, wireless is missing here. It also features super linear stereo speakers and haptic vibrations. Both versions also have NFC.
Prices are not bad at all
At the Meizu brand, we always expected low prices and did not disappoint us even now. Meizu 17 Pro 8 + 128 GB will sell from 4299 yuan - €560 and 12 + 256 GB version from 4699 yuan - 615 €.
Meizu 17 The 8 + 128 GB version received a price of 3699 yuan, ie €480 and 8 + 256 GB version again 3999 yuan - €520.
However, these prices are set for the Chinese market, which always has them slightly lower. We will monitor their availability at global resellers, so be sure to continue to monitor us.