Chinese companies like Oppo, Xiaomi and Huawei are gaining more and more of the global smartphone market with each passing year, flooding the sector with reasonably-priced Android-based handsets that offer everything you’d expect from a flagship, minus the massive price tag.
Meizu isn’t one of the front runners quite yet, but its latest device – the 16S – is a shining example of how even the smallest player in the industry can really knock it out of the park when it sets its mind to it.
Meizu 16S – How Much Bang For Your Buck?!
On paper, the 16S is a dream deal – it has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, which is the same silicon you’ll find inside the Samsung Galaxy S10. There’s 8GB of RAM too, as well as a dual camera setup which contains a 48-megapixel Sony-made sensor alongside a 20-megapixel telephoto lens. Add in a 3,600mAh battery and USB-C, and you’ve got a pretty solid package.
The adoption of an in-screen fingerprint scanner has enabled Meizu to reduce the bezels surrounding that 6.2-inch screen, and as a result, you’ve got a lot of display real estate on offer without having to worry about pop-up selfie cameras or the like. It’s a pretty pure design overall, and one that deserves to find its way into as many pockets as possible.
Meizu 16S – The Best Phone You’ve Never Heard Of
And with a price tag of $500, the 16S can surely be a big seller. While it lacks the big-name cachet of a Samsung or Huawei device, it’s packing very similar specs for almost half the price of a Galaxy S10. The real shame here is that Meizu’s small stature on the global stage means the 16S is likely to remain under the radar for most buyers; a real tragedy when you consider how great it looks and the low, low cost price.
