Meizu 18 series has been launched with Snapdragon 888 and 120Hz refresh rate display. The Chinese tech company announced its next-generation flagship series with fast charging capabilities and a top-notch rear camera setup. Meizu 18 series runs on Flyme 9 based on Android 11 OS out of the box. Meizu 18 comes in White, Blue, and Purple color option whereas the Meizu 18 Pro features in White, Blue, and Grey color versions.
Meizu 18 series Specification
Meizu 18
DeviceMeizu 18
ChipsetSnapdragon 888
RAM8GB/12GB
Internal storage capacity128GB/256GB
DIsplay6.2-inches S-AMOLED E4 QHD+
120 Hz refresh rate
240Hz touch sampling rate
Resolution1440 x 3200 pixels
Rear Camera64MP (Primary) + 16MP (Ultrawide/Macro)
+ 8MP (telephoto)
Front camera20MP
Battery4000 mAh Battery
Charging36W Fast Charging
UIFlyme 9
Operating SystemAndroid 11
Meizu 18 features a 6.2-inches 20:9 S-AMOLED E4 QHD+ (1440 x 3200 pixels) resolution display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, 563ppi pixel density, 1300nits peak brightness, HDR10+ support, and quad-curved micro-arc edges. Under the hood, It is powered by the Snapdragon 888 chipset, Adreno 660 GPU, and coupled with up to 12GB of RAM + 256GB of storage. In terms of camera, The smartphone has a triple rear camera setup that includes a Sony IMX682 64-megapixel (primary) sensor with an f/1.6 aperture + 16-megapixel (ultrawide/macro) lens + 8-megapixel (telephoto) sensor.
For selfie & video, It comes with a 20-megapixel punch-hole front-facing shooter. The selfie camera feature includes a 5-element lens, AI super clear portrait, backlight selfie HDR, super night view, screen flash, and face unlock. The device packs a 4,000mAh battery and supports 36W Super mCharge fast charging. There is an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor. In terms of dimensions, Meizu 18 measures 152.4 x 69.2 x 8.18mm and weighs 162 grams.
Meizu 18 Pro
DeviceMeizu 18 Pro
ChipsetSnapdragon 888
RAM8GB/12GB
Internal storage capacity128GB/256GB
DIsplay6.7-inches S-AMOLED E4 QHD+
120 Hz refresh rate
240Hz touch sampling rate
Resolution1440 x 3200 pixels
Rear Camera50MP (Primary) + 32MP (Ultrawide)
+ 8MP (telephoto) + 3D
Front camera44MP
Battery4500 mAh Battery
Charging40W Fast Charging
UIFlyme 9
Operating SystemAndroid 11
Meizu 18 Pro comes with a 6.7-inches S-AMOLED E4 QHD+ (1440 x 3200 pixels) resolution display with quad-curved edges. The screen offers a 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, 526ppi pixel density, HDR10+ support, and 1300nits peak brightness. Under the hood, It is driven by Snapdragon 888 processor, and coupled with up to 12GB of RAM + 256GB of storage.
Coming to the camera department, it has a quad-camera setup that includes a Samsung GN1 50-megapixel (primary) snapper with f/1.9 aperture + 32-megapixel Sony IMX616 (ultrawide) lens with 130-degree (field of view) + 8-megapixel (telephoto) + 3D ToF sensor. The camera features include 8k recording, OIS, EIS, Super Night View, AI dynamic tracking, and portrait blur. On the front, there is a 44-megapixel Samsung GH1 selfie camera houses in a center-positioned punch-hole cutout. The device packs a massive 4,500mAh battery and supports 40W charging and 40W Super Wireless mCharge technology.
In terms of connectivity, Meizu 18 Pro has dual SIM support, 5G, Wi-Fi 6 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, dual-frequency GPS, NFC, mEngine 4.0 tactile engine with large-sized linear motor, and USB-C port. Additionally, The Meizu 18 Pro also includes an IP68 rating for dust and water-resistance. The handset measures 162.5 x 73 x 8.1mm thickness and weighs 189 grams. Lastly, The sensor onboard includes the support of an accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, and an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor.
Meizu 18 series Price & Availability
The base variant of the Meizu 18 is priced at 4,399 Yuan (around Rs.49,591) for 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, the mid-variant costs 4,699 Yuan (around 52,997) for 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage and lastly, the high-end variant carries a price tag of 4,999 Yuan (around Rs.56,362) for 12GB + 256GB storage. Meizu 18 pro is priced at 4,999 Yuan (around Rs.56,362) for 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, the mid variant costs 5,499 Yuan (around Rs.62,008) for 8GB + 256GB storage and lastly, the high end version carries a price tag of 5,999 Yuan (around Rs.67,643).
Currently, The Meizu 18 series is available for pre-order in China through leading e-commerce sites. However, The Chinese tech company has not shared any details regarding the global availability of the Meizu 18 series.