Meizu 22 Next ‘AI Little Cube’: Features

The device boasts a compact 4-inch body and a native AIOS system. It natively supports the Agent-to-Agent cross-agent collaboration protocol, enabling different intelligent agents to communicate and collaborate autonomously, seamlessly handling complete tasks. The device also supports task robots and is compatible with the traditional GUI ecosystem. With a single command, the App process can run automatically.

It features over 100 emoji interfaces that stimulate real emotions. Furthermore, its image can learn and grow through user memory. The Meizu 22 Next supports AI emotional memory, which proactively records the user’s identity, mood, and health status during conversations, and then provides reminders and emotional value to the user in subsequent conversations.

The device supports a one-flow intelligent ecosystem interconnection. A single sentence enables control of multiple devices, including mobile messaging, IoT devices, smart home devices, and smart cars. It also supports the use of various accessories and can transform into various forms, such as an AI personal robot, a desktop robot, and a ride-on robot. The device is revealed in Blue, Orange, Green, and White colours.

The availability details have not been announced yet by the company.

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Even though the company has cancelled the launch of this smartphone, it still went on to reveal how exactly the device would have looked and also shared some of its key specifications during this event.

Meizu 22 Air – Design and features revealed

Speaking more about the device, the Meizu 22 Air was designed with a strong focus on modular design and customisation, positioning itself as a smartphone that is “not defined by limits”. The device would have featured a modular, detachable magnetic back cover ecosystem, allowing users to swap designs and personalise the phone’s appearance using a wide range of official and creative covers.

The smartphone was also said to include a two-stage customisable mode button on the side for personalised shortcuts and controls. Along with this, it would have featured a customisable “emotional light” — a dot-matrix style LED module placed near the camera (Just like the Nothing Phone (3))— capable of displaying different patterns and notifications. Meizu further highlighted that the device would have supported fully custom system themes to match the personalised hardware experience.

Looking further, one of the key innovations revealed was the PIN modular interface on the back, which would have supported attachable accessories such as an external battery module, a cooling grip or handle module for gaming, and even an external camera module.

Overall, the Meizu 22 Air was being positioned around flexibility, individuality, and modular expansion rather than just traditional hardware upgrades. However, with the launch now cancelled, it remains to be seen whether Meizu may revisit this concept in a future product.

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Meizu 22 and Meizu 22 Homecoming China Flagship Limited Edition

Meizu’s 22 flagship smartphone has been launched with the tagline – ‘Flagship Imaging Right in Your Palm’, and it uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset. The device has the Flyme AIOS 2 out of the box too, and it is TUV SUD gaming scene smoothness S-level and 72-month smoothness A+ level certified. On the display size, it features a 6.3″ eye-protective display with the highest screen-to-body ratio, 1.5K resolution, 1~120Hz adaptive refresh rate, and full DC dimming.

Coming to its cameras, at the rear, a 50MP (main) + 50MP (3x periscope telephoto) + 50MP (ultra-wide) triple camera system is given. For selfies, it also sports a 50MP front-facing camera too. Additionally, five golden focal lengths for portraits, 100x AI ultra-clear telephoto shooting, 15cm telephoto macro capturing, and multiple imaging modes are its further camera specs and features. Regarding its battery specs, a 5510 mAh battery is packed within it, supporting 80W wired and 66W wireless fast charging features. OneMind battery optimization technology is also an added spec.

Other key specs include the device’s golden size body (with 71mm comfortable grip, fully symmetrical front and back, four equal R angles, 0.8mm four-sided White panel), ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner, Aicy dynamic ring, X-axis horizontal linear motor, and IP66+IP68 dust and water resistance.

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About its availability and pricing details, 12GB/256GB (CNY 2,999), 16GB/256GB (CNY 3299), 12GB/512GB (CNY 3399), 16GB/512GB (CNY 3699), and 16GB/1TB (CNY 4199) storage variants are available at the mentioned price points (initial pricing*). Customers will be able to get the device in three color choices of Meizu White, Boundless Black, and Love Pink.

A Meizu 22 Homecoming China Flagship Limited Edition model has also been brought out by the brand at CNY 4199 for the 16GB/512GB storage variant. Its booking will be beginning at the end of September 2025, and the delivery will start from the 15th of October 2025. Customized rear panel design, customized themes, customized mobile phone case, customized plaques, customized ejecting pin, customized charging adapter, and more are part of its gift box.

Meizu StarV Snap

Meizu’s Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1-powered StarV Snap AI photography glasses feature a 39gm ergonomic design to offer stress-free wearing, and it has a 1:1 golden weight distribution along with 50+ ergonomic adjustments. A 12MP professional camera lens (with 109° wide-angle, f/2.2 large aperture, 5P custom optical lens) is given, supporting both 720P long-term continuous HD shooting and 1080P FHD 40 minutes shooting. Features like live photos, film filters, immersive acoustic pickup and noise reduction, multi-modal interaction and portable operation, and many AI capabilities are also there. A long lasting battery life can also be expected, and it comes with a dedicated charging box that can provide up to 9 times of charging.

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In terms of design, a classic frame that suits all face types and versatile lens options (photochromic, sunglasses, myopia lenses, endless styles) are being offered to customers. Regarding the price details, it carries a price tag of CNY 1999. Additionally, a StarV Snap Charging Case Set priced at CNY 2298 (charging case – CNY 399) and lens set with a first sale price of CNY  2198 (lens – CNY 299) are also offered. Other purchase benefits include the 12-month interest-free installments, CNY 100 off, and share order to get CNY 50 back.

Flyme AIOS 2

With the latest Flyme AIOS 2 notable features like Aicy Shopping Assistant 2.0 (with one-click price guarantee, query automatic deductions, apply custom actions), Small Window Mode 5.0 (with dual application collaborative operation, free drag window, three tasks parallel management), AI Gallery, Memory Video 2.0, AI filter, automatic correction, rich icon style selection, game mode (with performance enhancement, adaptive frame rate, touch optimization) and Small Travel support for Railway 12306 and Air Travel have been brought. The brand has also noted that it will be bringing even more feature updates and improvements to the Flyme AIOS 2.

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Flyme Auto 2

Regarding Flyme Auto 2, a fully-upgraded 3D texture, one-shot entire scene, Alive wallpapers, new small windows, Aicy big card, new AI vision system, AI mind reading, AI square, deeply customized applications, web application, moving space, unbounded cloud space, unbounded connectivity, and child care are its notable features.

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PANDAER Accessories

For the Meizu 22 flagship, PANDAER re-screening magnetic anti-bacterial and anti-drop case has been brought out starting from CNY 99, along with dust-free instant-attachable tempered glass starting from CNY 69. [Just to add, PANDAER re-screening magnetic anti-bacterial and anti-drop case has also been introduced for the latest iPhone 17 series models too.]

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A PANDAER 66W Light Air Cooled Wireless Charger will be made available soon, while the PANDAER 2-in-1 Desktop Wireless Charger is available for CNY 199. To add, the PANDAER 2-in-1 Desktop Wireless Charger supports 15W wireless charging intelligent temperature control, along with features like safe charging, metal frame, heat dissipation separation, metal hinge, and step-less adjustment.

Meizu’s PANDAER 45W GaN Small Battery Pro with Tide Charger at CNY 99 and PANDAER 45W AI Small TV with Tide Charger (to be made available soon) are other accessories that have been introduced. Also, more such accessories will be coming from the brand’s side soon.

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Meizu 22: More features teased officially

The Meizu 22 smartphone will arrive with support for ultrasonic fingerprint recognition. Users can unlock the device in just 0.075s, even with wet hands. It is equipped with an mEngine Super Sense X-Axis linear motor that is said to provide an ultra-delicate touch experience.

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The device comes integrated with hidden, convenient infrared intelligent control, with the help of which Meizu 22 instantly becomes a remote control, allowing you to control your home appliances at will. It arrives with IP66+IP68 dust and water resistance.

Previously revealed features include- 5510mAh battery, 80W wired fast charging, 66W wireless fast charging, 6.3-inch display, 4.6% screen-to-body ratio, 1.5K resolution, 460 PPI pixel density, 1~120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 2160Hz instantaneous touch sampling rate, 1800 nits global excitation/6000 nits local peak brightness rate, 8T LTPO technology, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, ZREAL Frame Enjoy Ultra HD certification, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, 4500mm² VC liquid cooling system, One Mind’s new four-engine optimizations (~6 years claimed smoothness), game adaptive frame rate mode, 50MP (main, wide angle) + 50MP (3x periscope telephoto) + 50MP (ultra wide angle) triple camera unit, 50MP selfie camera, 2.5D micro-arc front, 3D equal-depth four-sided curved back, floating back cover design, 8.15mm thin body, and 190gm weight have been revealed for the device. Also, the Meizu 22 smartphone has received TUV SUD’s S-level certification for gaming scene smoothness, and also the TUV SUD 72-month smooth A+ certification.

Meizu 22 will officially launch on 15th September in China, and along with the smartphone, the company will also unveil StarV Snap AI-powered photography glasses and FlyMe Auto 2.

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Meizu 22 & Meizu StarV Snap AI-powered photography glasses: Features teased

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The Meizu 22 smartphone will be backed by a 5510mAh battery. The device supports 80W wired fast charging and 66W wireless fast charging. The battery arrives with the latest generation of silicon-based materials, new pole piece tunnel technology, new C-pack packaging process, OneMind Intelligent Battery charging and discharging technology.

Meizu StarV Snap AI-powered photography glasses are teased to come with an AI Object recognition feature that can be accessed with one click. You can capture your favorite moments with just a click or voice command.

Meizu Flyme Auto 2: Will be unveiled on 15th September

At the upcoming launch conference, Meziu will also unveil Flyme Auto 2, which brings the car’s intelligent cockpit into the AI era. Featuring a completely revamped Alive Design, the AI agent delivers emotional engagement, predictive services, and innovative interactions for a more convenient and seamless in-car experience.

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Meizu StarV Snap AI-Powered Photography Glasses – Also Launching on 15th September 2025

The Meizu StarV Snap AI-powered photography glasses are teased to feature a 39gm human-friendly design and equips a resident AI assistant within it. It is revealed to support both live images and long-term continuous HD shooting (at 720p, single shot up to 10 minutes at 1080p), relying on professional photography technologies, in both landscape and portrait modes. AI features such as Live View, LOMO filters, voice assistant, image recognition, and translation are all pointed out as its further specs as well. A battery life of over 40 minutes can also be expected while shooting.

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As mentioned, on the same day on which the Meizu 22 smartphone is scheduled to launch (15th September 2025 at 2:30 PM local time), Meizu’s StarV Snap glasses will also be officially unveiled for Chinese customers. Apart from the Meizu 22 flagship smartphone and Meizu StarV Snap glasses, the brand will also be introducing the Flyme Auto 2 as well as other products too at the upcoming Meizu 22 Flagship Phone and Flyme AIOS Ecosystem Launch Conference.

Meizu 22 – Display Specs and Features Teased

Regarding the teased display specs and features, the Meizu 22 will be having a 6.3″ compact display screen supporting 94.6% screen-to-body ratio, 1.5K resolution, 460 PPI pixel density, 1~120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 2160Hz instantaneous touch sampling rate, 1800 nits global excitation/6000 nits local peak brightness rate, 8T LTPO technology, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, and all-weather screen-off technology. Additionally, the device has received the ZREAL Frame Enjoy Ultra HD certification.

Meizu with the brand’s own Ruran Eye Protection Technology is also offering a comprehensive eye protection solution on its upcoming flagship, with hardware-level low Blue light, hardware-level full-range DC dimming, and 10,000-levels of dimming. Both the high screen-to-body ratio and the high brightness rate will ensure an immersive and clear viewing experience too.

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Looking into previously-shared teasers, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, 4500mm² VC liquid cooling system, One Mind’s new four-engine optimizations (~6 years claimed smoothness), game adaptive frame rate mode, 50MP (main, wide angle) + 50MP (3x periscope telephoto) + 50MP (ultra wide angle) triple camera unit, 50MP selfie camera, 2.5D micro-arc front, 3D equal-depth four-sided curved back, floating back cover design, 8.15mm thin body, and 190gm weight have been revealed for the device. Also, the Meizu 22 smartphone has received TUV SUD’s S-level certification for gaming scene smoothness and also the TUV SUD 72-month smooth A+ certification.

In the coming few days, even more teaser updates can be expected and following the launch next week, a better clarity on the pricing and availability details will be known. Stay tuned and don’t miss out on these future updates.

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Meizu 22: Launch announced & key details teased

Meizu 22 will be officially launched in China on 15th September at 14:30 (local time in China). The device will arrive in a white color option and feature a square camera module that houses three camera sensors and a ring light.

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The smartphone will be powered by Flyme AIOS. It arrives with One Mind’s new four-engine optimizations that ensure smooth operations for 6 years. This device is the first in the industry to pass TUV SUD’s 72-month smooth A+ certification. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC built with a 4nm process and will be equipped with 4500mm2 VC liquid cooling system.

It comes with deep optimization based on the top 5 most frequently played games, game adaptive frame rate mode, and it is the industry’s first to pass TUV SUD’s S-level certification for gaming scene smoothness. The device features a 6.3-inch display and a floating back cover design.  It boasts a 2.5D micro-arc front + 3D equal depth four-curve back.

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The device comes with an 8.15mm thin body, 71mm comfortable rip width, and weighs 190g. Coming to its design, the camera module features an icy smart ring, it features a four matrix arrangement, a 50:50 balanced design, and a fully symmetrical R-angle front and rear. On the front, the device comes with a 0.8mm four-sided white panel, a 1.2mm extremely narrow equilateral, and arrives with Meizu’s self-developed LIPO ultra-narrow bezel technology.

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Meizu 22 features a 50MP wide-angle camera, 50MP 3x periscope telephoto camera, and 50MP ultra wide-angle on the rear side, while on the front it sports a 50MP selfie camera. Camera features include: full-focus portrait photography system, analog film style, and AI effects (AI ultra-clear, AI filter, and more).

Meizu 22 is available for pre-order in China. Consumers pre-booking the device can enjoy benefits like- Meizu AI Ecosystem bundle, PANDAER original magnetic phone case, exclusive trade-in subsidies, up to 12 interest-free installments, 365-day only replacement, and free single-order lottery for new machines.

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Now, Meizu is back in the spotlight with teasers for its next major launch, the Meizu 22 series. While the Meizu 21 was launched in November 2023 in China, the Meizu 22 has clearly been delayed. According to Meizu, that delay was intentional as the brand focused on taking its design and engineering to the next level. At the heart of that ambition is a bold claim: the Meizu 22 will feature the world’s slimmest symmetrical bezels, just 1.2mm on all four sides.

In its latest Weibo teaser, Meizu also brings back its iconic white front panel, calling it more than just a design choice; it’s a symbol of the brand’s commitment to purity and balance. Meizu argues that a device without a white front lacks soul, and says most manufacturers have avoided this design due to technical challenges. But Meizu has taken a different path, combining LIPO screen technology and custom engineering to make the impossible possible.

According to earlier reports, the Meizu 22 will feature a 5500mAh battery, a 71mm-wide body, and, for the first time in a number series, a periscope telephoto camera. It is expected to be powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, positioning it as a true flagship contender.

At the Meizu Note 16 Pro launch event, the company also announced that starting with the Meizu 22 series, it will invest heavily in imaging, with the goal of reshaping its reputation in mobile photography. Moreover, Meizu plans to move away from the traditional “standard” and “Pro” variants and instead build a more diverse lineup, described as a “Meizu 22 universe”, with multiple form factors tailored for different user needs.

As the countdown to launch continues, Meizu is building anticipation with every teaser. The latest ends with a message that reflects both the brand’s philosophy and promise: “Not white? Then wait a little longer.” For Meizu, the Meizu 22 isn’t just about specs—it’s a carefully crafted statement of design and user experience.

The Meizu 22 series is expected to launch in August 2025.

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This article will be all about the mblu 22 Pro smartphone, and we will be taking you notably through its performance, gaming, display, camera, and battery related aspects and will also be discussing a few of its other key features and who this phone is suitable for.

Why waste time? Let’s get started right away. 

Unboxing

Before we dive into the hardware and software specs of the device, let’s first get to know what is offered within the packaging box. The well-packed packaging box directly opens into the smartphone model and below which, enclosed within a separate packaging box, users will be able to find the necessary documentation, a plastic screen protector, as well as a transparent back case. Inside the box, an 18W charging adapter (not brick-like), a USB Type-A to USB Type-C cable, and a sim ejector tool can also be found.  

On the packaging box, one will be able to find details regarding the smartphone marked on the front, top, and also on the left and right sides. The variant that we have had for testing is the Deep Sea Blue color variant, and it is the 4GB/128GB storage option (with up to 8GB virtual RAM support). 

Features and Specifications

The top features of the smartphone as listed by the brand are the 50MP ultra HD camera system, 48-month claimed smooth experience, Elegant Design, high capacity battery, Titan Shield Architecture, and ultra smooth display. In addition to the 50MP primary shooter, there is a selfie camera of 8MP given at the front. On the performance side, MediaTek’s Helio G81 chip is equipped within the device and is coupled with up to 16GB of dynamic RAM (8GB inbuilt + 8GB virtual) and up to 256GB of storage. The 5000 mAh battery supporting 18W wired fast charging is also a key feature, along with the high strength material build that has allowed the device to qualify different quality tests. Its 6.79″ LCD HD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate and Deep Sea Blue/Snow White/Titan Black color choices are further specs.

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Design

Speaking about the design, at the rear, Meizu has given a seemingly-large circular Black-colored rear camera module positioned at the top-center portion. Around the camera module, a concentric ring design has also been added throughout the rear panel, along with a gradient coloring. [To note, the Titan Black variant defies this design and offers a matte brushed appearance at the rear.] Also, the device has a glass rear panel and it adds to the overall design of the smartphone.  

Within the camera module, a center circular portion can again be spotted with the marking ‘50MP CAPTURE GREATNESS’. Around it, on the top, right, and left sides, there are camera units given, and at the bottom – the LED flashlight. 

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The middle frame however is plastic, but this doesn’t really mar the in-hand experience of the device and a solid feel is given to users. Furthermore, using the back case provides a better grip to the device (~ best to use it to prevent accidental drops). At the right side panel, the volume rocker and power button has been placed, and the power button that is accentuated in Red color doubles as a side-mounted fingerprint scanner too. The bottom portion has the card tray, microphone hole, USB Type-C port, and speaker holes. Added speaker holes for the second speaker as well as a 3.5 mm headphone jack have also been given at the top. 

Regarding the display, a better viewing area has been offered thanks to the thin bezels and punch-hole centrally-placed selfie camera – but the chin is on the thicker side. 

In total, the overall design of the smartphone is good and as indicated – it is ‘elegant’. Moreover, the 8.5 mm thin body weighing just 212 gm prevents the occurrence of hand/wrist aches from longer usage periods.   

Performance, User Interface, and Gaming

Now coming to the performance, first thing’s first – this is not a performance-oriented phone but a budget 4G device that guarantees a decent performance. That being said, users can expect Meizu’s mblu 22 Pro to handle daily tasks and perform certain productivity functions. 

Looking at the Geekbench and AnTuTu benchmark scores of the device, they are not that impressive. Also, on AnTuTu’s stress test, performance throttling and device heating were experienced, and this can be expected when running heavy tasks. Even though the HTML5 test of AnTuTu suggests that the device will offer decent performance for daily web browsing and lighter web-based tasks, limitations can be seen when loading demanding web contents or tasks.  

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Interestingly, there is one aspect on the side of performance that will catch the attention of users – a clean, ad-free, bloatware-free user interface. Yes, the device which comes with the Android 15 based Flyme Lite 1.0.2.0G custom skin assures a great user experience on the device, with snappy responses and exciting animations. A few added features can also be found across the system and these include the Camera/Microphone Access Denial, Dark Theme, Color Inversion, Night Light, Extra Dim, Color Correction, Bedtime Mode, Live Caption, Song Search and Music Control Bar, Sensitive Notifications, Flash Notifications, Adaptive Battery, RAM Expansion, Sound Enhancement, Adaptive Brightness, Adaptive Refresh Rate, Digital Wellbeing & Parental Control, and DuraSpeed.

Also, on the gaming side, there aren’t many issues with usual simulation and role-playing games. However, occasionally the device was seen freezing, but would then go on without the need for any troubleshooting. So, its high-end gaming experience is highly doubtful and users are advised not to go to that extent as the longevity and reliability of the device could be affected. 

Display, Camera, and Audio

Meizu’s mblu 22 Pro smartphone as mentioned features a 6.79” large display screen, and its users are being offered a quite commendable display quality and brightness with better color depiction. The above-mentioned display-related UI features such as Dark Theme, Color Inversion, Night Light, Extra Dim, and Color Correction further enhances the viewing experience of the users by tailoring it for their particular needs. 

Now coming to the camera specs and features, even though we are able to find three camera sensors at the rear, the brand itself is marketing a dual rear camera system for the smartphone – meaning the third camera unit may be an auxiliary lens or it could be a dummy unit. For selfies, an 8MP front-facing camera is on offer. Modes such as Time Lapse, Video, Photo, Portrait, 50M, Night Shot, Panorama, and Professional are supported for the rear camera system, while only Video, Photo, and Portrait modes are given for the selfie cam. Flash Controls, HDR, AI capability, Timer, and Filters are also present within the Camera app.  

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Meizu mblu 22 Pro – Camera Sample

In real-life scenarios, mostly the camera has a tendency to over expose the images. Also, the colors are a little popped and slightly far from natural. Day time shots offer better clarity and details, while shots at night and during low light conditions may not be the best – but can be considered as decent or good. At a particular instance, when switching between camera modes, the camera app all of a sudden crashed too and it took some time to get back to normal. The absence of EIS and OIS are easily identifiable from the video samples given below, and extra care and strain will have to be taken to keep the video output steady. Walking and shooting? No, the output is really bad. 

The audio experience on the device is quite good, and this could be useful for several users. Its dual speakers are loud, and a 300% Audio Booster Mode is also supported to deliver both louder and deeper audio output for a better multimedia experience. The earpiece and mic also works really well with good quality on both, ensuring a good calling experience.  

Battery Life and Charging

As pointed out, the Meizu mblu 22 Pro packs a decently large 5000 mAh battery within it and this is more than enough to get its users throughout the day. But, users may experience a battery drain when doing heavy tasks or while gaming on the device. Also, there is an 18W wired fast charging feature supported on the device, and for charging from 0% to 100%, about 2 hours is needed.  

Pricing and Availability

The storage options available for the mblu 22 Pro smartphone of Meizu, apart from the 4GB/128GB version that we have with us, are the higher 6GB/256GB and 8GB/256GB storage versions. These three are priced respectively at USD 99, USD 119, and USD 129. [Just to add, during the launch of the device, the brand made certain early bird offers available to its users and fans, dropping the pricing of these storage options to USD 79, USD 99, and USD 109 respectively.]

Final Verdict

So for the final verdict, is the Meizu mblu 22 Pro a good smartphone device or not – Yes, it truly is a great affordable option now currently available in the market and as mentioned by Binbin Gu – Executive Director of Meizu’s Global Business, it has been designed for value-driven consumers ensuring a proper balance between affordability and performance.

Looking at the pros first, the unique design which has been marketed as ‘Elegant Design’ really lives up to the user expectation and the Deep Sea Blue color variant that we have been testing kind of gives users a similar premium vibe as that of the Vivo X200 series Blue color variant. The system UI is the next key highlight and a clean user experience is not always offered on such a budget and affordable device – Meizu really deserves praise for this. The display experience and speaker output are also good, as well as the battery and charging features. The multifarious camera modes are also a great addition, and these can meet different user needs.

About the cons, while the UI experience is great, in our testing, at certain intervals, there were crashes experienced through different parts of the UI and the first one noticed was the Clock widget issue on the Home Screen. As given in the image below, the Clock widget would crash and become non-operational, and to fix this, we were deleting the widget and adding it again – just to see it again crash after some time. In certain cases, just tapping the Clock widget had fixed it, but not always.

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Also, the Flash did not work at a given point of time and it was only fixed when the device was restarted again. Just like pointed above, users may not be able to quickly switch between camera modes as the app would either crash or the camera thereafter won’t focus properly. The device was also seen skipping animations, and just opening the next screen or menu by popping it on the display. This smartphone is not at all ready for heavy tasks, and it is sure – users will find screen freezes. During our testing, the screen freeze was only present for a quick second, but the real test is after a few months and we’ll have to find out whether or not the claimed 48-month smooth experience is truly there. As indicated in the performance tests, the device will heat in real-life use too, but not at extreme levels and it was far lower than in the test outputs. [Also, this is a 4G device with no 5G network connectivity support.]

Most of the above issues, just like on other affordable and budget smartphones, can be fixed or eradicated to some extent by enabling RAM expansion (turned on by default). The device also provides users with the option to set the required virtual RAM space (3GB/4GB/6GB/8GB). However, it has to be kept in mind that inbuilt RAM and virtual RAM are not the same, and the quick read-write cycles on the internal storage may affect it with time. [Do check out our article regarding this matter to know more.]

Considering all these pros and cons together, we would recommend this phone to light users only – like students, normal users, and senior citizens. Youths can also prefer it, but keep in mind their needs before making the purchase. For heavy users like gamers and professionals, the device won’t properly suffice their needs and is not recommended.

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Q : Mr. Gu, this upcoming launch represents a significant milestone for Meizu globally. What makes this particular event so pivotal in the company’s international journey?

A Binbin Gu：Formerly known for its diverse smartphone offerings, MEIZU has steadily grown with its converged AI ecosystem that combines hardware and software, multi-device interconnectivity, and full-scenario coverage.The Meizu smartphones, smart glasses, and smart cockpits are full-featured and rich in experience, and are popular in emerging markets in Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Europe. In addition, the company’s portfolio includes much more, such as smart glasses, smart rings, smart watches, tablets, and even the FlymeAuto car system. The launch is a new journey for the new MEIZU and a major milestone for consumers around the world to recognize the new MEIZU.

Q : Could you walk us through the innovation highlights of the new lineup – specifically what distinguishes the Mblu22 series, Note22 collection, and StarV XR devices in today’s competitive market?

A Binbin Gu：Designed for value-driven consumers, the MEIZU Mblu 22 and MEIZU Mblu 22 Pro balance affordability with high-grade performance. MEIZU Mblu 22 features a 6.79-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate, powered by an octa-core processor delivering balanced performace. Its 5,000mAh battery supports day-long usage, while the F1.8 large aperture camera captures stunning landscapes and captivating portraits with breathtaking clarity.MEIZU Mblu 22 Pro Elevates the experience with a powerful MediaTek Helio G81 processor, a 6.79-inch FHD+ 120Hz ultra smooth display, and 50MP ultra HD main camera plus 2MP macro camera. Its Titan shield architecture is constructed with high-strength materials and rigorously tested for reliability. However, the MEIZU Note 22 lineup targets tech enthusiasts with a perfect balance of performance and price. MEIZU Note 22 is equipped with a stunning triple-camera system — 108MP main camera, 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP portrait camera — capturing beautiful vivid moments day and night. Its 5,000mAh battery supports 40W fast charging, while 6.78-inch FHD+ 120Hz ultra AMOLED display delivers a smooth interactive experience.

The StarV View merges style with cutting-edge AR capabilities. It has 188-inch 120Hz display with ultra high definition of 85mm/LP and 10-level brightness adjustment, creating a cinematic viewing for users. However, it is only 74g and is easy to take anywhere. It also supports 0-600 diopter adjustment and is very friendly to people with myopia. The glasses are like a private theater in your pocket.

Q : These new products seem to reflect an evolution in Meizu’s approach. How do they embody the company’s refreshed global strategy and technological vision?

A : Binbin Gu：Meizu is a global technology company, and we have globalization in our DNA. Since the inception of our company, we have been steadfastly practicing our globalization strategy, building a cooperative ecosystem with technology partners, designers, and distributors from the global market, from which we draw diversified technological innovations, product designs, and market insights to develop iterative and superior products for global users.

In terms of product lines, our cell phones, glasses, and cars are all globalized strategies, and they are all developing rapidly, especially in the Middle East, Latin America, Central Asia, and other regions, and our product shipments are also rising rapidly. In addition, our talent is also a globalized strategy, especially in Europe and the United States, where we are absorbing local talents while maintaining cooperation with local partners. This year, all of our products were designed with overseas needs and scenarios in mind. For us, globalization is a natural progression, XRs, and automobiles. We are building a cross-terminal convergence AI ecosystem and bringing AI technology to each terminal product.

Q : The inclusion of StarV XR devices is particularly noteworthy. How central is extended reality technology to Meizu’s future roadmap, and what unique perspective is Meizu bringing to this emerging space?

A Binbin Gu：In Meizu’s product line, StarV XR is one of the three main products alongside cell phones and automobiles, taking on the important task of exploring the next generation of AI terminals. Meizu’s StarV brand is currently enjoying impressive results in China’s domestic market: the number one seller in the first quarter after its launch, and with a market share of 41.5%.

Meizu’s StarV Air2 and StarV View correspond to the two mainstream AR technology routes, Birdbath and Optical Waveguide. Among them, Birdbath technology is mainly used to meet the needs of immersive viewing and gaming with the help of Micro OLED displays, which is more suitable for immersive entertainment-oriented scenarios, which is StarV View . At present, there are few manufacturers in the industry that do both Birdbath and optical waveguide technology, and Meizu is one of them.

Along with the integration of AI big models and the improvement of multimodal interaction capabilities, Meizu’s self-developed Flyme AI big model, which adopts open architecture, has taken the lead in accessing the industry’s mainstream models, such as DeepSeek and Tongyi Thousand Questions. Meizu will understand consumer demand, according to the different characteristics of each big model, flexible to do the call, to present the best a result.AR glasses will be from text and voice to multi-modal step, from the current stage: “encyclopedia question and answer assistant”, to “executable assistant”, and then to “active on-the-go assistant” evolution, to provide users with a more convenient, intelligent experience. At the same time, Meizu launched its ecological cooperation strategy, launching the open platform – Full Sky Star 1.0, which allows developers and industry partners to quickly call StarV Eyewear’s capabilities, to build a broad intelligent ecosystem.

This year, Meizu will make more product and experience upgrades in AR smart glasses with optical waveguide technology. In terms of smart glasses with camera, we will release AR+AI glasses with visual ability in China market in July this year, accompanied by a number of refreshing and innovative functions for the industry.

Q : Beyond the products themselves, how is Meizu planning to strengthen its connection with international consumers and the global tech community through this launch?

A Binbin Gu: This conference is for global users. For users, Meizu has always adhered to the original intention , based on user needs, and then to define the product. When we make cell phones, glasses, cars and other terminal products, the future full-scene ecosystem built on the base of Flyme AIOS is to let users use our products to enjoy the beautiful life brought by cutting-edge technology, which is our original intention and the essence of what we do.
Every company needs to be clear about what it creates product value and what user experience it brings, and Meizu has come so far and returned to the global market once again, but also based on user needs, the pursuit of the product to the extreme, while insisting on innovation and daring to break through.

Q : The smartphone market has become increasingly challenging for new global entrants. What specific advantages or differentiators position Meizu to successfully compete in established markets outside Asia?

A Binbin Gu：Our core competitiveness lies in continuous innovation and precise positioning of user needs.We provide not just a smartphone, but a complete digital ecosystem. We also attach importance to localized services and quick response to market changes to ensure that our products can meet the needs of consumers in different countries and regions.

Meizu’s product capabilities have always been at the forefront of the markets. In the Chinese market, the sales of AI smartphones have doubled with a high growth rate; XR smart glasses have ranked first in the sales lists of many mainstream e-commerce platforms in China soon after they were launched, and achieved a high market share of 41.5%, ranking first in China and among the world’s leaders. In the context of strategic collaboration, Meizu’s AI strategy and Geely’s All in AI strategy are integrated. Several car models from brands such as Geely、Galaxy、LYNK & CO have been equipped with the smart cockpit operating system based on Flyme Auto, and the two parties have worked together to promote user maintenance and technology integration. At present, Flyme Auto has become the smart cockpit operating system supporting the largest number of car models marketed in China, covering more than 1,000,000 car owners. It is currently the smoothest and fastest-growing IVI (in-vehicle infotainment) system, ranking in the first tier among the IVI systems.

Q : Looking beyond this launch event, what core message or brand promise do you want the global audience to associate with Meizu as you expand your international presence?

A Binbin Gu: The conference demonstrated Meizu’s business layout of “cell phone + XR + smart car” and its technical research and development strength of hardware and software integration, multi-terminal interconnection, and full-scene coverage; it signified that while ploughing into the domestic market, Meizu accelerated its globalization strategy, continuously enriched its overseas product lines, and entered a new stage of products going to the sea, science and technology going to the sea, and ecological going to the sea, Ecological overseas new stage. Nowadays, overseas consumers are more and more inclined to choose integrated eco-products, and Meizu’s AI ecosystem connects hardware, software and services to create a borderless smart life experience. We will develop new products according to the habits of consumers in different countries and regions, so that more overseas users can experience the charm of the AI ecosystem.

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