Meizu MX4

156 reviews

Apr, 2024

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usability (9)
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reliability (6)
apps (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 156 reviews of Meizu MX4. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the portability and usability. The screen and design also get good reviews. Many are less positive about the apps and reliability. There are some mixed views about the camera.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Meizu MX4 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Andy Boxall (digitaltrends.com)

Meizu MX4 review

The OS is quirky, the hardware gorgeous, and the camera takes super pictures. However, the limited app store attached to Ubuntu Mobile could make the MX4 frustrating to live with every day.

Aug, 2015

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Meizu MX4 review: Alternadroid

While Xiaomi's busy conquering the world with hardly leaving China, and the likes of Oppo and Huawei think globally, as they act locally, Meizu is somewhere in between. Some three years now and several generations of supercharged smartphones to match...

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 2.2GHz Cortex-A17 & quad-core 1.7GHz Cortex-A7, 2GB of RAM ; 20.7 MP Sony sensor camera with two-tone...

Hard to find outside Asia ; No microSD card slot ; 64GB option hard to find ; Lower resolution front facing camera compared to some rivals

The Meizu MX4 makes a great first impression and has no trouble keeping it up. Its credentials are solid and there's little to really gripe about. The bezel-less display is impressive, the camera is very good, the build has improved over previous...

Nov, 2014

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Expert review by : Andrew Hoyle (cnet.com)

Ubuntu replaces Android on the Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition (hands-on)

Android rival Ubuntu arrives on the 5.4-inch Meizu MX4 phone for €299, but you can only buy it if you secure an invite.

Jun, 2015

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Meizu MX4 ( white)

Inside, however, the story is more troubling. Battery life and camera quality are disappointing and operating system is riddled with bugs. Also, while the MX4 comes with 4G LTE connectivity, it isn't compatible with networks in the US. It should,...

The Meizu MX4 has a beautiful design and interface, and an unusual 5:3 display. It also has 4G LTE support for most regions.

The bug-ridden operating system leaves much to be desired, and its poor camera performance and battery life are disappointing.

The Meizu MX4 may have the looks to stand toe-to-toe with the flagships -- as long as you like its squarish shape -- but its buggy software and poor performance mean you should steer clear for now.

Oct, 2014

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Expert review by : Chris P. (phonearena.com)

Meizu MX4 Review

The Meizu MX4 deserves its title of a flagship, featuring a metal body, packed with some of the latest hardware available on the market, including a large, 5.4-inch display, a speedy processor, and 20-megapixel camera...

Very sturdy and ergonomic design ; Bright display – great for use outdoors ; Low minimum brightness means comfortable viewing in your bed ; Snappy overall performance ; The 21MP camera is a great performer ; Great battery life

Limited availability outside of Meizu's online store; warranty-related repairs are carried out in Hong Kong ; The design of the rear is a bit stale ; The display is colder than optimal and gamma is sub-par ; The otherwise attractive interface has a few...

So there you have it – a worthy flagship device that can be had for the price of a much inferior upper-mid range phone from a brand like Sony, LG, or Samsung. That said, do keep in mind that the phone ships from Hong Kong, and all warranty-related...

Oct, 2014

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Expert review by : Terry Relph-Knight (zdnet.com)

Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition review: A flagship Linux smartphone

The second Ubuntu phone to reach the market, following the BQ Aquaris E4.5, is more powerful and has a larger display. The Linux smartphone OS is still a work in progress though.

Sharp and vivid 5.36-inch display ; Powerful octa-core processor ; Magnesium alloy case frame ; 20.7-megapixel rear camera ; Dual-band 802.11ac wi-fi ; Stylish design ; Light weight (147g)

Only one Micro-SIM slot ; 16GB of storage ; No storage expansion slot ; Non-replaceable battery ; Ubuntu presently limits video to 1080p ; No MHL support ; Glossy white plastic on the back of the 'silver' model ; No protective case ; Ubuntu for Phones...

Sep, 2015

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Expert review by : Brian Barbosa (androidauthority.com)

Meizu MX4 review

Wondering how Meizu's latest holds up against the competition? Find out this, and more, in our comprehensive review of the Meizu MX4!

Attractive, premium design without breaking the bank ; Feels rather good in your hands ; Excellent display

Design is a bit slippery ; lag and hiccups abound especially on intense games and apps ; lots of bugs and stability issues with the phone’s software ; camera’s image quality is inconsistent

Dec, 2014

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Expert review by : Michael Sawh (trustedreviews.com)

Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition

After failing to raise the funds to launch its own Ubuntu phone on Indiegogo, Canonical delivered its Linux-based Ubuntu OS via the BQ Aquarius E4.5 handset earlier this year. But it had a big problem – the app selection was rubbish.

Mar, 2015

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Expert review by : Matt Hanson (techradar.com)

Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition review

Is this stylish Ubuntu phone ready for prime time? Not yet.

Nice design ; Good build quality ; Powerful specs ; Ubuntu Phone is different

Ubuntu Phone still buggy ; Lack of apps ; Apple inspired design, but still not Apple ; No MicroSD card

Ubuntu Phone certainly has potential, and the MX4 is a very nice phone, but it's not quite enough to get most people to ditch iOS or Android. Yet. Ubuntu Phone has plenty of potential, but at the moment most people will be frustrated with the...

Mar, 2015

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Expert review by : Andrew Hoyle (cnet.com.au)

Ubuntu replaces Android on the Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition (hands-on)

If you haven't heard of Ubuntu, I can't blame you. It's a version of the open-source software Linux that has been around for years on PCs, but it's making a bid for mainstream success on mobile phones, going up against the goliaths of Android and iOS....

We have the phone in our office right now, so stay tuned for a full review, along with a verdict on its Ubuntu mobile operating system.

Jun, 2015

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