Meizu 18S

Meizu 18S

Build Quality : 85
Display : 100
Camera : 90
Performance : 100
Memory : 100
Network : 100
Connectivity : 100
Battery : 100
Sensor : 100
Audio : 100

Announced

Date

September 2021

Official announce date only and not date for market product release.

Model Detail

GTIN / MPN

Unknown

Product identifier detail, seems like unique serial number, build number or model id.

Platform

OS

Android 11

Type Operating System (OS), included with the OS version number.

Firmware

Flyme 9.2 OS

Specific firmware name identity that used on the davices.

Mobile Network

Bands

2G / 3G / 4G / 5G

Available mobile network support options.

SIM

Dual SIM, Nano SIM

Type and support on Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) feature.

Connectivity

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Dual Band

Available enabled features on Wireless internet network connection hardware.

Bluetooth

5.2, A2DP, LE

Verison and feature on Bluetooth hardware.

USB

USB Type-C

Type of Connectivity port hardware.

Body & Design

Dimension

152.4 x 69.2 x 8.2 mm

Metric using (Height x Width x Length) on milimeter.

Weight

162 g

Metric using (Gram) calculation unit.

Material

Aluminum

Type of main body materials component and the extra feature if available.

Color Options

Blue, White, Violet

Official available body color options.

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+

Chipset (CPU) hardware name and series.

GPU

Adreno 660

Graphic (GPU) hardware name and series.

Memory

RAM

8GB / 12GB

Random Access Memory (RAM) Amount size capacity.

Internal

128GB / 256GB

Fully amount size Internal memory storage capacity.

External

-

Type of third party memory expansion feature, if available.

Display & Screen

Size

6.2"

Screen size on (Inch) calculation unit.

Panel

Super AMOLED

Type of display panel hardware for visual.

Resolution

1440 x 3200 pixels

Screen resolution on (Pixel) calculation unit.

Other

20:9 ratio, (~563 ppi density), 120Hz, HDR10+

Extra display and screen features if available.

Battery

Type

Li-Po

Type of Battery model.

Capacity

4000 mAh

Battery capacity number using Milliampere-hour (mAh) calculation unit.

Charger Model

USB Type-C

Charging method and type of charger port model.

Other

Fast charging 36W

Extra features on power sector, if available.

Camera

Rear

Triple Setup

Total main / rear camera number.

+

(Main) 64 MP, f/1.6, 26mm, 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS

Main camera unit.

+

(Tele) 8 MP f/2.4, 79mm, 1/4.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3x optical zoom

Secondary camera unit, if available.

+

(Ultrawide) 16 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 122˚, 1/3.0", 1.0µm

Third camera unit, if available.

+

-

Fourth camera unit, if available.

Front

Single Setup

Total front / selfie camera number, if available.

+

20 MP, f/2.2, 26mm, 1/3.4", 0.8µm

Main front camera unit, if available.

+

-

Secondary front camera unit, if available.

Features

Video Recording [email protected]

Available video recording support and features.

Audio & Sound

Type

Loudspeaker

Primary sound system type.

Extras

Stereo Speaker

Extra sound system features.

Sensor

Biometric

Fingerprint (under display)

Biometric security hardware model, if available.

GPS

Yes, Dual-Band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS

Global Positioning System (GPS) hardware support and features.

NFC

Yes

Near Field Communication (NFC) function support.

Other

Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass

Available sensor hardware type and function.

Price

USD

~ $514

Price on (USD) Dollar currency.

EUR

~ €480

Price on (EUR) Euro currency.

Advantage & Disadvantage

Pros :

Can't find any advantage features on this device

  • Fully 5G network support
  • Great build quality material
  • Has multiple variety rear camera lenses
  • Has NFC feature
  • Using brilliant display panel
  • Faster WLAN connection
  • Using latest Bluetooth technology
  • Large RAM capacity
  • Large internal memory
  • Has fast charging feature
  • Has dedicated biometric sensor
  • Support with stereo speaker

Cons :

Can't find any disadvantage features on this device

Benchmark Score

Build Quality : 85
Display : 100
Camera : 90
Performance : 100
Memory : 100
Network : 100
Connectivity : 100
Battery : 100
Sensor : 100
Audio : 100

[*] Indicated there was multiple series number (GTIN / MPN) for an product.

Price are aggregate only and may not reflect the real price on the market and the product price may can be different on each country.

We can't guarantee the specifications data are 100% accurate, there may be misspresentating or wrong information because lack of source data or human error.

Introductions

Meizu 18S is the beautiful device that already officially announces at September 2021, this device adopting modern design with added multiple great features that can be use all their user directly.

The Meizu 18S weight is 162 gram and the body dimension of Meizu 18S is 152.4 x 69.2 x 8.2 mm which is this the ideal physical body number dimension for modern devices today and the for the last introduction before we can do to the deeper things is the device also available on the Blue, White, Violet color user options.

But, the color options availability itself may be different on the specific market country, some the device color option will only available for limited number such as because the specific event time, after the event ended the color option may be not available for the buyer.

Build Quality

The Meizu 18S using Aluminum combination body material, which is good material for modern use, it looks very solid, elegant, comfortable on hand and also it will more protect the device such as from any damage risk, this body material will be more powerful than only just plastic material without any glass for the protect body material.

Screen & User Navigation

Display screen configuration is very important factor for the user experience, in this Meizu 18S the setup of display screen are ideal which is bring 1440 x 3200 pixels on the screen resolution combined with 6.2" screen size. Then the display screen also have several configuration that are 20:9 ratio, (~563 ppi density), 120Hz, HDR10+.

Other the important thing on the display screen is the display panel hardware, good display panel hardware will drive more best experience to the user. Meizu 18S using Super AMOLED display hardware panel, which is the one of very good screen panel that exist today, typically Super AMOLED display panel can bring more experience to the user, it will be more bright on the screen, clear to view although in the very sunny days at the outdoor, produce more real color and the screen will produce more detail image.

The physical button on Meizu 18S is made very clear by it's own function, also for design and positioning of the physical button is ideal and can be easily used by user for navigating the device, such as for powering up device or adjusting the volume master.

CPU & GPU Performance

Processor is very vital hardware for processing any task on the device software, this is also included for the Graphic hardware that have main function for rendering graphic image on the device, the both of hardware is related each other every times, on the Meizu 18S we can see this device use Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ for CPU model and Adreno 660 for GPU model, are them good enough?

Yes, they are a good combination, this CPU and GPU setup can be use for handling multiple purpose on this device, such as for run some games, opening some apps, also have good performance when processing and rendering 3D image on the specific level that they can do at the maximal limit.

Memory

Besides CPU and GPU hardware, memory hardware is also very important sector for getting best experience for user when use that device for any multiple purpose, the memory sector itself are combination from the RAM capacity, internal memory storage and support for external expansion memory, then does Meizu 18S is good enough on term of memory performance?

When we see the memory combination specification we can see the Meizu 18S have 8GB / 12GB amount of RAM, then also have 128GB / 256GB internal memory storage capacity and sadly, Meizu 18S does not support for external memory expansion, but it fine by the way because the capacity amount from the internal memory storage is good enough for the user, although without the external memory expansion feature support.

Thus, is Meizu 18S have a good memory performance? from the spec said Meizu 18S it's good for use to any purpose in the modern use, but it's also depending from the user perspective need.

Camera

Just like other modern smart devices that exist today, Meizu 18S also have camera feature for bringing best experience to their user, on the main / rear camera feature we can found Triple Setup camera configuration feature that exist on there.

The main / rear camera specification on Meizu 18S are (Main) 64 MP, f/1.6, 26mm, 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS for the main camera configuration setup. There was also available for secondary camera feature with spec (Tele) 8 MP f/2.4, 79mm, 1/4.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3x optical zoom. The Meizu 18S still have third camera feature with spec detail (Ultrawide) 16 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 122˚, 1/3.0", 1.0µm.

Meizu 18S have Single Setup for front / selfie camera feature. The main selfie camera spec on Meizu 18S are 20 MP, f/2.2, 26mm, 1/3.4", 0.8µm.

Mobile Network

Meizu 18S fully support for using the mobile network broadband, Meizu 18S already supporting by Dual SIM, Nano SIM Card feature. The mobile network technology that using on Meizu 18S are 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G, user can freely choose the mode of mobile network on this device, because they can switch easily every times when the user needed.

Connectivity features

Actually, the best device for the modern use it should have multiple connectivity features on it, on the basic perspective the Meizu 18S are already have complete connectivity features.

The wireless connectivity on Meizu 18S that are already supporting by the Wi-Fi technology with the complete spec Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Dual Band and also supported by Bluetooth version 5.2, A2DP, LE. The other great things that available on Meizu 18S is fully support for NFC technology.

Meizu 18S also supported by using wired connectivity that use USB Type-C Port technology. So, this feature can be very useful to their user for connecting Meizu 18S to the other device such as Desktop Computer or other.

OS & Security

Because Meizu 18S designed for the modern user, that mean Meizu 18S should be operated by the smart Operating System, and the good thing is the Meizu 18S already use smart OS that known as Android 11. The vendor of this device also make some customization from the basic Android 11 firmware then known as Flyme 9.2 OS ROM, the goal of this thing will increasing more best experience for the user, because the more feature will be added on the Flyme 9.2 OS ROM, that may can't be found on the basic OS.

Now, how about the security technology on Meizu 18S? The Meizu 18S have a powerful security protection because this device using default security system from the software OS then combined with the Fingerprint (under display) security hardware technology, then it will give more secure from the stranger access.

Speaker & Sound

Speaker hardware on Meizu 18S is very same as most other devices, there was a speaker hardware with using good loudspeaker quaility for calling and play some music and the other feature on this sector that are Meizu 18S fully supported by Stereo Speaker technology, which is very good by the way.

Battery

Meizu 18S comes with 4000 mAh battery capacity and have Li-Po battery model, this battery specification basically can be use for all long day use in normal term. But, take it easy if the device on the low battery state, because Meizu 18S already support Fast charging 36W technology, in the mean the charging time will go shortly depending on how big the (Watt) number on the fast charging feature, normally battery can be fully under 2 hours, 1 hours or 40 minutes.

This device also comes USB Type-C that it's very good because the USB Type-C is the universal charger Port that can be easy suitable for most charger cable on the most modern phone that exist today.

Common frequently asked questions

When the release date for the Meizu 18S ?

This device officialy unveiled at September 2021, so typically for the availability product at the market it should be around from the time announced.

What is model type / serial number on Meizu 18S ?

Currently, model type / serial number is unknown.

Does Meizu 18S support 5G?

Yes, Meizu 18S is fully support 5G mobile broadband network.

How much Cameras that available on Meizu 18S ?

On the rear camera sector Meizu 18S have Triple Setup camera, and for front / selfie camera Meizu 18S also have Single Setup camera .

What is CPU model on Meizu 18S ?

Meizu 18S using Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ for hardware processor series.

What is GPU model on Meizu 18S ?

Meizu 18S using Adreno 660 GPU model.

How much RAM on Meizu 18S ?

The RAM capacity number on Meizu 18S are 8GB / 12GB.

How big internal Memory size on Meizu 18S ?

The internal Memory size on Meizu 18S are 128GB / 256GB.

Does Meizu 18S support external Memory expansion ?

No, Meizu 18S does not have external Memory expansion feature.

What the type of screen panel in Meizu 18S ?

Meizu 18S use Super AMOLED screen panel type.

Meizu 18S screen size ?

The screen size is 6.2" (inch).

How big screen resolution in Meizu 18S ?

The Meizu 18S screen resolution is 1440 x 3200 pixels.

How big battery capacity on Meizu 18S ?

The Meizu 18S comes with 4000 mAh battery capacity.

Does Meizu 18S support Fast Charging ?

Yes, Meizu 18S does support Fast charging 36W.

Does Meizu 18S support NFC ?

Yes, Meizu 18S does fully support NFC feature.

Does Meizu 18S have biometric security hardware ?

Yes, Meizu 18S using Fingerprint (under display) for giving the extra security on this device.

What is Port model type on Meizu 18S ?

The Meizu 18S using USB Type-C Port model type.

Meizu 18S

Meizu 18S

Benchmark Score

Build Quality : 85
Display : 100
Camera : 90
Performance : 100
Memory : 100
Network : 100
Connectivity : 100
Battery : 100
Sensor : 100
Audio : 100