Overall Score
54.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#5668)54.6
Performance(#7315)54.3
Camera(#3813)42.4
Display(#3723)70.5
Battery(#5274)43.5
Build(#3930)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Meizu C9
Short Review
- The Meizu C9 features a compact design with dimensions of 146.2 x 71.2 x 9.7 mm and a weight of 150g, available in black and blue.
- It sports a 5.45-inch IGZO IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, offering decent clarity at approximately 295 ppi.
- Powered by the Unisoc SC9832E chipset, it utilizes a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and Mali-820MP1 GPU, providing basic performance suitable for everyday tasks.
- The device includes 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, which may limit multitasking and app storage.
- The rear camera is a 13 MP unit with an f/2.2 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 8 MP front camera serves for selfies.
- A 3000mAh battery powers the device, but it lacks fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Running on Android 8.0 (Oreo) with Flyme UI, the software experience is straightforward but may feel dated.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, and a microUSB 2.0 port, though it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The absence of stereo speakers and the presence of a headphone jack are notable features for audio enthusiasts.
- Overall, the Meizu C9 is a basic smartphone with essential features and a simple user experience.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018
Announced2018
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5.45"
TypeIGZO IPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetUnisoc SC9832E
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-820MP1
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions146.2 x 71.2 x 9.7 mm (5.76 x 2.80 x 0.38 in)
Weight150 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Blue
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), Flyme UI
OS VersionAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), Flyme UI
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes