The Meizu MX6 is a
smartphone
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designed and produced by the
Chinese
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manufacturer
Meizu
Meizu Technology Co., Ltd. () is a Chinese consumer electronics manufacturer based in Zhuhai, Guangdong. Founded in 2003 by Jack Wong, Meizu began as a manufacturer of MP3 players and later MP4 players. In 2008, Meizu moved its focus to smart ...
, which runs on
Flyme OS
Meizu Technology Co., Ltd. () is a Chinese consumer electronics manufacturer based in Zhuhai, Guangdong. Founded in 2003 by Jack Wong, Meizu began as a manufacturer of MP3 players and later MP4 players. In 2008, Meizu moved its focus to smar ...
, Meizu's modified
Android operating system. It is the company's latest model of the MX series, succeeding the
Meizu MX5. It was unveiled on July 19, 2016 in Beijing.
History
Initial rumors were released in January after
AnTuTu benchmark results appeared online, stating that the upcoming device would feature a MediaTek Helio X20
System on a chip, 4 GB of RAM and a Full HD display.
In July 2016, official invitations for the launch event on July 19, 2016 in Beijing were sent out.
Pre-order
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s for the MX6 began on July 19, 2016 and 3.2 million devices have been pre-registered for sale during the first day.
Sales in mainland China began on July 30, 2016.
Connectivity
The MX6 has a
USB-C
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port.
Reception
The MX6 received generally positive reviews.
Forbes
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praised the device for its good value for money, high build quality due to its metal unibody frame and the gesture feature in
Flyme OS
Meizu Technology Co., Ltd. () is a Chinese consumer electronics manufacturer based in Zhuhai, Guangdong. Founded in 2003 by Jack Wong, Meizu began as a manufacturer of MP3 players and later MP4 players. In 2008, Meizu moved its focus to smar ...
, noting that “the Meizu MX6 is the best bargain on the market”.
Another review has stated that the rear camera represents a significant improvement in comparison to the previous generation.
See also
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Meizu
Meizu Technology Co., Ltd. () is a Chinese consumer electronics manufacturer based in Zhuhai, Guangdong. Founded in 2003 by Jack Wong, Meizu began as a manufacturer of MP3 players and later MP4 players. In 2008, Meizu moved its focus to smart ...
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Meizu MX5
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References
External links
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