Launch report · Meizu

Meizu 16s: Bezel-symmetric Snapdragon 855 flagship.

SpecEagle Editorial·Apr 2019·$470·Score 78/100

Meizu 16s chased design purity — perfectly symmetric bezels, no notch, no punch hole — wrapped around Snapdragon 855 and a 48 MP OIS camera. A cult favourite among enthusiasts who prized clean industrial design.

Key specs at launch

Display
6.2" FHD+ AMOLED
Chipset
Snapdragon 855
RAM
6/8 GB
Storage
128/256 GB
Battery
3600 mAh, 24W
Main camera
48 MP + 20 MP 3x tele
Weight
165 g
What stands out
  • Gorgeous symmetric-bezel no-notch design
  • Snapdragon 855 flagship power
  • Compact and light at 165 g
What to watch
  • No 3.5 mm jack
  • Flyme software niche outside China
  • Limited global availability
The phone it has to beat
Galaxy Note 10+
$1099 · score 90/100