Meizu 16s
Bezel-symmetric Snapdragon 855 flagship.
The Meizu 16s is a flagship Meizu smartphone released Apr 2019, with a launch price of $470. It pairs the Snapdragon 855 with a 6.2" FHD+ AMOLED display, a 48 MP + 20 MP 3x tele main camera and a 3600 mAh, 24W battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 78/100 — The symmetric-bezel cult flagship. Standout strengths: gorgeous symmetric-bezel no-notch design and snapdragon 855 flagship power. Main trade-off: no 3.5 mm jack.
The symmetric-bezel cult flagship.
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.
Read the full review- Gorgeous symmetric-bezel no-notch design
- Snapdragon 855 flagship power
- Compact and light at 165 g
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Meizu 16s compares
| Meizu 16s | iPhone 13 mini | Meizu 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 78 | 78 | 78 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 855 | Apple A15 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Display | 6.2" FHD+ AMOLED | 5.4" OLED 60 Hz | 6.55" AMOLED 144 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP + 20 MP 3x tele | 12 MP · f/1.6 | 50 MP · f/1.9 |
| Battery | 3600 mAh, 24W | 2,406 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Launch price | $470 | $699 | $520 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Meizu 16s released?
The Meizu 16s was released in Apr 2019.
How much does the Meizu 16s cost?
The Meizu 16s launched at $470 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Meizu 16s screen size and type?
The Meizu 16s has a 6.2" FHD+ AMOLED display.
What chipset does the Meizu 16s use?
The Meizu 16s is powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Meizu 16s have?
The Meizu 16s ships with 6/8 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Meizu 16s battery capacity?
The Meizu 16s has a 3600 mAh, 24W battery.
What is the Meizu 16s main camera?
The Meizu 16s has a 48 MP + 20 MP 3x tele main camera.
Does the Meizu 16s have a telephoto zoom camera?
Yes — the Meizu 16s includes a dedicated telephoto camera: 20 MP 3x, f/2.6.
How much does the Meizu 16s weigh?
The Meizu 16s weighs 165 g.
What colours does the Meizu 16s come in?
The Meizu 16s is available in 3 colours: Carbon Black, Pearl White, Phantom Blue.
Is the Meizu 16s worth buying?
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. SpecEagle gives the Meizu 16s an editorial score of 78/100.
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