Overall Score
66.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#1009)66.8
Performance(#755)70.8
Camera(#263)54.2
Display(#268)88.5
Battery(#3563)48.0
Build(#3971)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Meizu 18
Short Review
- The Meizu 18 features a sleek design with dimensions of 152.4 x 69.2 x 8.2 mm and a weight of 162 grams, making it comfortable to hold.
- It boasts a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels, supporting a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+, delivering vibrant visuals.
- Powered by the Snapdragon 888 chipset, it offers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and options for 8GB or 12GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 64 MP main sensor with OIS, an 8 MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 16 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 4K video.
- The 4000 mAh battery supports 36W fast charging but lacks wireless charging.
- Running on Android 11 with Flyme 9, the software experience is smooth and user-friendly.
- Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6e, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC.
- The phone features stereo speakers for enhanced audio quality.
- However, it does not include a headphone jack.
- Overall, the Meizu 18 combines premium design, high-performance specs, and a versatile camera system.
Specifications
General
Release Date2021, March 03
Announced2021, March 03
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.2"
TypeSuper AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 420 nits (typ), 1300 nits (peak)
Resolution1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~563 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate120Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 660
Memory128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera64 MP
Main Camera Details64 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP f/2.4, 79mm (telephoto), 1/4.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3x optical zoom16 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
Front Camera20 MP
Front Camera Details20 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm
Video Recording4K@30/60fps, 1080p; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4000 mAh
Charging Details36W wired, PD3.0, QC3, 40% in 15 min, 100% in 50 min
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions152.4 x 69.2 x 8.2 mm (6.00 x 2.72 x 0.32 in)
Weight162 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsLight Blue, White, Aurora
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 а/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 11, Flyme 9
OS VersionAndroid 11, Flyme 9
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo