Meizu 16Xs smartphone - advantages and disadvantages

In May 2019, the international company Meizu Technology Co introduced the Meizu 16X modification, the Meizu 16Xs model. Although it is difficult to call it a modification, since it has collected "parts" from other flagships. In general, the smartphone turned out to be more than worthy for the middle class, and since July it can already be purchased in China.

Specifications Meizu 16Xs

Meizu 16Xs is presented in two variations at once: 64 GB and 128 GB of main memory. The first option costs about 15,000 rubles, and the second - about 18,000 rubles. The rest of the technical characteristics are absolutely identical.

In general, Meizu 16Xs turned out to be a rather profitable and good smartphone. After all, manufacturers have used the best opportunities to maintain the middle price segment in the market. Although the whole situation is clouded by the support of mobile communications. The novelty does not support 7 and 20 LTE bands, and most Russian mobile operators are now working on them.

An international series is expected to be released in August 2019, and only then will consumers in Russia be able to use this model. In the meantime, the purchase of this smartphone through online stores is not recommended, for obvious reasons.

Processor and operating system

The Meizu 16Xs has an eight-core Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 chipset with a maximum frequency of 2 GHz. In fact, this model became the first "carrier" of such a processor. It gives out a fairly high performance in relation to other generations of chipsets. But the video accelerator lags behind the desired results, losing ground to its competitors.

Fans of video games will appreciate the special additional mode from the developers. By activating it, the smartphone pauses other tasks so that the game can run at full capacity.

The operating system of the new generation Android 9.0 (Pie) is inherently already an advantage, almost all new items in 2019 have this particular version. Meizu 16Xs has a new menu look and location of important functions, as well as additional innovations from Google.

Cellular and Sim card

At the moment, Meizu 16Xs is only adapted for mobile operators in China and supports the following bands:

• 2G bands GSM 850/900/1800/1900 - SIM 1 and SIM 2, CDMA 800 and TD-SCDMA;
• 3G bands HSDPA 850/900/2100;
• 4G LTE bands, band 1 (2100), 3 (1800), 5 (850), 8 (900), 34 (2000), 38 (2600), 39 (1900), 40 (2300), 41 (2500);
• HSPA, LTE-A speed.

The smartphone is capable of simultaneously working with two SIM cards of the Nano format.

Screen

The screen matrix is ​​equipped with a 6.2-inch AMOLED with a resolution of 2232 x 1080. Externally, it is completely similar to the Meizu 16X: thin bezels that extend from the top and bottom. The front camera is located at the top of the frame, without a special cutout. There is a fingerprint scanner at the bottom under the screen, and the manufacturer claims a speed of 0.2 seconds. Although, in fact, it works quickly, but in more than 0.2 seconds. The main technical characteristics promise a beautiful and color-filled picture, which will be appreciated by fans of games and watching movies from a smartphone.

Memory

As mentioned earlier, the Meizu 16Xs comes in two variants with 64GB and 128GB of main memory. In general, these are not bad indicators and for the average user this is a suitable volume. But, there is one significant drawback - there is no slot for external media. Perhaps there are certain conditions for this, but many users will not appreciate this "sacrifice".

The amount of operating memory in all modifications is 6 GB, which is also an important advantage among competitors.

Camera

The rear case houses a triple camera. Most manufacturers of similar models make the camera in a triple variation: this allows you to take beautiful photos and use additional shooting modes. In Meizu 16Xs, the main cameras are 48 megapixels, 8 megapixels and 5 megapixels. When shooting, the camera captures 197⁰ space. The photos come out really good, although in low light the result drops. The front camera is made at 16 megapixels and there are no special complaints about the pictures taken, although there is nothing to praise for.

Communications

The Meizu 16Xs smartphone meets the prerequisites for connection in 2019. Dual-band Wi-fi 802.11 channel, also with access point function. Optional: Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE; GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS; USB 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector

But, without a drop of "tar" in this "honey" was not done. Unfortunately, the new product lacks an NFC chip. With a large stream of smartphones with a similar function, this is a big drawback. For some users, this feature is a reason to refuse to purchase.

Battery

In terms of battery capacity, Meizu 16Xs has a big advantage: 4000 mAh provide battery life for several days. An additional plus is fast charging mCharge 3.0 at 18 watts. In the context of rapidly discharging smartphones, this is an absolute advantage.

Body and design

Unlike the Meizu 16X, the body of the new model is made entirely of plastic. Despite the first glance as a disadvantage, this contributed to a decrease in its price tag. This also affected the weight - 165 grams. Its relatively light weight makes it easy to use. The latter is also influenced by the favorable dimensions of 152 x 74.4 x 8.3 mm.

Asian manufacturers began to pay more attention to the appearance of their "results" and Meizu 16Xs was no exception. It is made in several color variations:

• carbon black;
• pearl white;
• phantom blue;
• according to some reports, the model will also be in red.

Moreover, in the light design, the screen frames will be white. The back panel of the gradient structure fades to match the color. In general, the design of the smartphone will satisfy any connoisseur of beautiful devices. Rounded shapes and graceful lines create a stylish look that "pleases" the user's eyes, and also give him a more expensive look.By the way, now many companies create smartphones with "expensive" glare, and the reasons for this are clear.

Completion and packaging

The Meizu 16Xs has a small package with a blue lid. The smartphone itself, a charging block, a USB cable, as well as an instruction manual and a guaranteed coupon are neatly folded to the box. Unfortunately, the developers do not provide any additional cover or any other "helpers".

Release date and expected ratings

Meizu 16Xs can already be purchased on Internet sites from China, but, as mentioned above, this is not worth doing for now. Westerners should wait until the end of summer and buy the international version. According to preliminary data, the novelty received an average rating. Many reviews describe the model as a mid-range option at a low price. Of course, for that kind of money, you shouldn't expect a better result.

Pros and cons of Meizu 16Xs

Summing up, it is worth noting that the Meizu 16Xs belongs to the middle price category, and hence its technical capabilities. You do not have to expect from him to quickly perform tasks or superfunctions.

• Several modifications for the choice of buyers;
• High performance;
• Special mode for video games;
• Large amount of internal memory;
• Fast charging;
• Battery capacity, provides a long work on the smartphone;
• Stylish design;
• Several color variations;
• Low cost;
• Supports two SIM cards.

• The quality of the video accelerator;
• Lack of NFC;
• Does not support 7 and 20 LTE streams;
• No slot for external media;
• The fingerprint scanner is slower than advertised.

Of course, these lists can be supplemented after long-term use. But since the smartphone has not yet gone on sale in our country, it is difficult to give a more objective assessment at the moment. In addition, all users are different, and everyone appreciates the features of Meizu 16Xs for himself.

Outcome

The Meizu 16Xs smartphone, although it is considered a modification of the previous model, is very difficult to call it such. The efforts of the developers can be estimated at a high score, they have collected the advantages of different models and even from other brands in this model. That is why the novelty turned out to be more than worthy.

When comparing the advantages and disadvantages, it becomes obvious that he still has more of the first than the second. Of course, you can put up with some disadvantages, since they do not have a significant impact on the work as a whole. In this matter, the fundamental expectations and requirements of users from Meizu 16Xs play an important role.

Who is this new product for? Firstly, the target customer is the average resident who does not require support for "heavy" applications and games from a smartphone. Secondly, for video game lovers. They will especially appreciate a specially designed mode that prepares the work for a clean game, without "braking" and looping. Thirdly, users who are not chasing advertised devices, but looking for a simple assistant.

Don't expect professional grade photos from him. Of course, the number of megapixels is not small, but the quality still wants a better result. Performance also has its own controversial issues, since according to some experts, it is difficult to call it decent.

Meizu 16Xs is an excellent representative of the middle class, whose work can be fully appreciated after lengthy tests, but for now, we can only talk about the quality of work in absentia.