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Meizu 16s

Specifications

Meizu 16s
Meizu 16s (16 Series)
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 8 x 2.8 GHz, Cortex-A76 / A55 (Kryo 485)
Graphics adapter
Memory
6 GB 
, 6GB or 8GB
Display
6.20 inch 18.5:9, 2232 x 1080 pixel 400 PPI, Capacitive, AMOLED, glossy: yes
Storage
128 GB eMMC Flash, 128 GB 
, 128GB or 256GB
Connections
Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, fingerprint, USB-C
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.0, GSM, CDMA, UMTS, LTE, Dual SIM, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 7.6 x 151.9 x 73.4 ( = 0.3 x 5.98 x 2.89 in)
Battery
3600 mAh Lithium-Polymer
Operating System
Android 9.0 Pie
Camera
Primary Camera: 48 MPix Dual: 48MP (f/1.7, 1/2", 0.8µm,) + 20MP (f/2.6)
Secondary Camera: 20 MPix f/2.2
Additional features
Keyboard: Virtual
Weight
165 g ( = 5.82 oz / 0.36 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
450 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 83.5% - good
Average of 4 scores (from 10 reviews)
price: 95%, performance: 93%, features: - %, display: 93% mobility: 90%, workmanship: 95%, ergonomy: - %, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Meizu 16s

80% Meizu 16s review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
With a slim, well thought out design, no notch, top level performance and a great price the Meizu 16s should be a winner – and no doubt it will be for people in the east. But for the western market the software is a little abrasive and Android 9 Pie has a skin that makes it barely recognisable. If you can look past that then the 16s is a really solid choice to import.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/26/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
94% Meizu 16s review: An outstanding alternative to the thousand dollar flagship phone
Source: Techaeris English Archive.org version
I loved using the 16s for the past few weeks. I actually found myself using and reaching for this phone more often than my US$900 Android flagship. The screen is a joy to use and without a notch or punch hole it felt very immersive. The camera is great, and excels in the best lighting conditions, it struggles in low-light. Battery life is amazing and performance is right up there with flagships. Finally, that price tag is ridiculous for what you get in this package. The Meizu 16s is an outstanding alternative to the flagship phone in 2019.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/25/2019
Rating: Total score: 94% price: 95% performance: 95% display: 95% mobility: 90% workmanship: 100%
Meizu 16s review: Intriguing hardware, frustrating software
Source: Android Authority English Archive.org version
My experience with the Meizu 16s left me feeling more confused than anything else. It seems like Meizu developed the 16s while neglecting its global users. The full-screen display, high-end specs, and good cameras make me think the 16s is for tech enthusiasts. But then I am reminded of the bleak global software situation. Even for the hardcore Meizu fans out there, the 16s is a tough sell considering Meizu’s next smartphone likely isn’t too far off.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/25/2019
Meizu 16S Review: True 2019 Flagship Depth Evaluation
Source: Igeekphone English Archive.org version
In the global mobile phone market, it is weak and weak, and many manufacturers are struggling to survive. It can be seen that Meizu 16S is not disturbed by the rapidly deteriorating market environment. Meizu 16s reflects “the pursuit of love”, then can the world be small and beautiful and gentle? I look forward to giving us the answer after Meizu 16s is fully listed and sold. Meizu 16S is now available on Geekbuying for just at $559.99 using a Coupon Code: MEIZU16S.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/28/2019
Meizu 16s hands-on: A promising all-around flagship (Update: video added)
Source: Android Authority English Archive.org version
In China, the Meizu 16s costs 3,198 yuan (~$476) for the 6GB+128GB model, 3,498 yuan (~$520) for the 8GB+128GB model, and 3,998 yuan (~$595) for the 8GB+256GB model. However, global Meizu 16s pricing and availability are yet to be determined. We do know, however, that the 8GB+256GB model will not be offered globally, which is a bit of a bummer.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/25/2019

Foreign Reviews

80% Test du Meizu 16s : il a tout d’un grand, ou presque
Source: Frandroid French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/28/2019
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%
Test Du Meizu 16S
Source: Fredzone French FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant design; great built quality; nice performance. Negative: Poor cameras.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/05/2019
Prise En Main Du Meizu 16S
Source: Fredzone French FR→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Premium design; solid workmanship; attractive price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/28/2019
Meizu 16s ra mắt với chip Snapdragon 855, giá chỉ từ 11 triệu đồng
Source: Danviet VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Decent processor; attractive price; super AMOLED display; nice dual cameras.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/25/2019
80% Meizu 16s
Source: Tek.no NO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/12/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%

Comment

Qualcomm Adreno 640: Graphics chip for smartphones and tablets that is intergrated within the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC. Qualcomm claims that it is 20% faster than the Adreno 630 in the Snapdragon 845 SoC and offers 50% more compute units (ALUs).

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


SD 855: High-end SoC for smartphones that was introduced in late 2018 and manufactured in 7 nm at TSMC. Integrates one “Prime Core” based on a modified ARM Cortex-A76 architecture clocked at up to 2.84 GHz. Three more performance cores are also based on the A76 but clock up to 2.42 GHz. Furthermore, four energy saving cores are integrated that are based on the ARM Cortex-A55 architecture and clock at up to 1.8 GHz. In addition to the processor cores, the SoC integrates a X24 LTE modem (up to 2 Gigbit download), a new Wi-Fi modem (Wi-Fi 6 ready, 60 GHz mmWave), Hexagon 690 DSP with new Tensor cores for AI processing, a Spectra 380 ISP with an integrated computer vision engine and an integrated LPDDR4x memory controller.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


6.20":

It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


83.5%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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