While Meizu announced plans to exit the smartphone business earlier this year, it appears the company may have one more device in the pipeline – the Meizu 21 Note.
Leaked live images have emerged offering our first look at the unannounced phone’s design.
The photos depict the Meizu 21 Note rocking a triple rear camera setup enclosed in a triangular camera island.
One of the sensors is tipped to be a 50MP primary camera.
The back panel also seems to feature a wavy, etched pattern similar to the previously leaked Meizu 21 series models.
This layout with a protruding camera module represents a departure from Meizu’s typical design language.
It marks the first time the company has used a camera island instead of directly housing the lenses on the back panel.
More interestingly, these leaks signal the potential revival of Meizu’s once popular ‘Note’ lineup of big-screen phones after a hiatus of several years.
However, with display sizes having increased across the board, the 21 Note will likely need to differentiate itself in other ways.
Despite the impending exit from smartphones, Meizu still seems intent on releasing new mobile hardware – at least in the short term.
Previous leaks pointed to the 21 Note packing a large 5,500mAh battery with 66W fast charging support.
A Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip could power the device.
In February, Meizu CEO Shen Ziyu confirmed that the company’s mobile Flyme OS team would pivot to focus on developing new AI products and services powered by large language models like OpenAI’s offerings.
However, it seems one last smartphone – the 21 Note – could still see the light of day before Meizu’s mobile exit is complete.
Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
Dual Sim | Yes |
Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM |
Device Type | Smartphone |
Release Date | November 30, 2023 |
Dimensions | 75.3 x 156.7 x 7.9 mm |
Weight | 198 g |
Colors | Black, Purple, Green, White |
Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
Touch | Yes |
Size | 6.55 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.3% |
Features | HDR10+, 600 nits (typ), 1100 nits (HBM), 1800 nits (peak) |
Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
RAM | 8 GB |
Storage | 256 GB |
Storage Type | UFS 4.0 |
Card Slot | No |
GPRS | Yes |
EDGE | Yes |
3G | Yes |
4G | Yes |
5G | Yes |
5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
VoLTE | Yes |
Vo5G | Yes |
Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
USB | Yes, USB-C |
USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
IR Blaster | Yes |
GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, IRNSS |
Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display |
Face Unlock | Yes |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
3.5mm Headphone Jack | No |
NFC | Yes |
Water Resistance | Yes |
IP Rating | IP54 |
Dust Resistant | Yes |
Rear Camera | 200 MP 22mm, PDAF, OIS f/1.7 (Wide Angle) 13 MP 15mm, 122˚ f/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP 27mm f/2.4 (Wide Angle) with autofocus |
Features | Ring- Panorama, HDR |
Video Recording | 4K, 1080p |
Flash | Yes, LED |
Front Camera | Punch Hole 32 MP f/2.4 (Wide Angle) |
Front Video Recording | 1080p |
OS | Android v13 |
Custom UI | Flyme 10.5 |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
CPU | 3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@3.3 GHz & 5xCortex-A720@3.2 GHz & 2x Cortex-A520@2.3 GHz |
GPU | Adreno 750 |
Java | No |
Browser | Yes |
Yes | |
Music | Yes |
Video | Yes |
FM Radio | No |
Document Reader | Yes |
Type | Non-Removable Battery |
Size | 4800 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
Fast Charging | Yes, 80W Fast Charging |
Reverse Charging | Yes |
The Meizu 21 Note introduces a triangular camera island, a first for Meizu, deviating from its traditional camera placement. This new design features a wavy, etched pattern on the back panel.
The Meizu 21 Note is expected to have a 50MP primary camera, a large 5,500mAh battery with 66W fast charging, and be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.
Yes, the 21 Note marks the revival of Meizu’s ‘Note’ series, which was known for big-screen phones.
This comeback includes modern updates to fit current market trends.
Despite announcing plans to exit the smartphone industry, Meizu is reportedly still launching the 21 Note.
This could be one of the last new devices as the company shifts focus towards AI development.
It remains uncertain if the new Meizu 21 Note will continue using Meizu’s Flyme OS, especially with the company’s shifting focus towards AI products and services.
Also Read: Meizu Shuts Down Smartphone Production to Spearhead AI Innovations
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