Meizu MX4
| Manufacturer | Meizu |
|---|---|
| Compatible networks | 2G 3G 4G |
| First released | China September 20, 2014 Hong Kong September 22, 2014 |
| Predecessor | Meizu MX3 |
| Successor | Meizu MX5 |
| Related | Meizu MX4 Pro |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Mass | 147 g (5.2 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 4.4, Ubuntu Touch |
| System-on-chip | MediaTek MT6595 |
| CPU | Quad core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A17 & quad core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | PowerVR G6200 MP4 |
| Memory | 2 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB 32 GB |
| Removable storage | No |
| Battery | Non-removable 3100 mAh |
| Display | 1920x1152px |
| Rear camera | 20.7 megapixels, dual tone LED flash, 4K video recording at 30fps |
| Front camera | 2.0 megapixels, 1080p video recording at 30fps |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth WiFi |
| References | [1] |
Meizu MX4 is a smartphone by Meizu. It was unveiled on 2 September 2014 and released in China on 20 September 2014, and in Hong Kong on 22 September 2014.[1]
Reception
On Tech in Asia, Steven Millward said it "is like a budget iPhone 6 Plus with big ambitions".[1]
Ubuntu Edition
In March 2015 Canonical presented a version of the Meizu MX4 running the Ubuntu Touch operating system.[2][3] This version went on sale in China on 27 May 2015 with European availability expected to follow.[4]
On 25 June 2015, the Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition was available for sale via invite system on Meizu's Official English site for Europe.[5]
Notably this is only the second phone to be commercially available with this operating system, after the BQ Aquaris E4.5.
Features
- 5.36" 1152 x 1920px IPS LCD display of 418ppi
- Heavily customized Flyme OS 4 on top of Android 4.4.2
- Octa-core MediaTek MT6595 chipset, quad-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A17 & quad-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A7, 2GB of RAM
- 20.7 MP Sony sensor camera with two-tone LED flash, 2160p video recording @30fps
- 2MP front-facing camera with 1080p@30fps video recording
- 2GB, 3GB, or 4GB RAM memory, depending on version
- 16GB or 32GB built-in storage
- Active noise cancellation via dedicated second mic
- 802.11ac Wi Fi connectivity
- 3,100mAh battery
- Screen lock/unlock without ever touching the high-perched power button
- Thin bezels allow great screen to body ratio
References
- ^ a b c Steven Millward (September 20, 2014). "Meizu MX4 is like a budget iPhone 6 Plus with big ambitions (REVIEW)". Tech in Asia. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
- ^ Sebastian Anthony (4 March 2015). ""Can I borrow your phone?" Hands-on with Mark Shuttleworth's Ubuntu phone". Retrieved 29 April 2015.
- ^ Sam Byford (4 March 2015). "The Ubuntu phones are an audacious attempt to take on Android". Retrieved 29 April 2015.
- ^ Debbie Turner (February 26, 2015). "Meizu MX4 variant will be second Ubuntu phone". Retrieved April 29, 2015.
- ^ James Vincent (June 24, 2015). "Canonical unveils its third Ubuntu phone, the Meizu MX4". Retrieved July 9, 2015.