As Meizu prepares to bid farewell to the smartphone industry, it has unveiled its final flagship device, the 21 Pro, which could be a fitting swan song for the Chinese brand. The 21 Pro, which was announced earlier this week, is a remarkable phone that boasts impressive features and specifications at a reasonable price.
The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Qualcomm’s newest and most advanced processor, which offers blazing-fast performance and efficiency. Depending on the variant, the phone comes with either 12GB or 16GB of RAM, and a whopping 256GB, 512GB or 1TB of internal storage. The phone also supports 5G connectivity, which enables faster and smoother data transmission and streaming.
The Meizu 21 Pro sports a 6.79-inch AMOLED screen that delivers stunning visuals with a resolution of 3192 x 1368 pixels and a refresh rate of 120Hz. The screen also features an in-display fingerprint scanner and a punch-hole cutout for the 32-megapixel selfie camera. The phone has a sleek and elegant design, with four color options to choose from: Black, Blue, White and Green. The Black, Blue and White models have a glass back, while the Green model has a leather-like texture.
The camera department of the 21 Pro is equally impressive, as it features a triple-lens setup on the rear. The main camera is a 50-megapixel sensor that can capture stunning photos and videos in various lighting conditions. The secondary camera is a 10-megapixel telephoto lens that can zoom up to 5x optically and 20x digitally. The third camera is a 13-megapixel ultrawide lens that can capture a wider field of view and more details. The phone also supports 8K video recording, night mode, portrait mode, and other features.
The 21 Pro has a large 5,050 mAh battery that can last for a long time on a single charge. The phone also supports fast charging, both wired and wireless. The phone can be charged up to 80% in just 20 minutes using the 80W Super mCharge adapter, or up to 50% in 30 minutes using the 50W wireless charger. The phone also supports reverse wireless charging, which allows it to charge other devices wirelessly.
The 21 Pro runs on Android 13, with Meizu’s custom user interface, Flyme 10.5, on top. The phone has a minimalist and user-friendly interface, with various customization options and features. The phone also has an IP68 rating, which means it is resistant to water and dust. The phone also has stereo speakers, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, and a USB-C port.
The 21 Pro is currently available only in China, where it is priced at 4,499 yuan ($700) for the 12GB/256GB model, 4,999 yuan ($780) for the 16GB/512GB model, and 5,999 yuan ($930) for the 16GB/1TB model. The phone is expected to be Meizu’s last flagship, as the company has announced its decision to exit the smartphone business and focus on other ventures, such as smart home products and accessories. The phone has received positive reviews from critics and users, who praised its performance, design, camera, and battery life.