Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition
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| Manufacturer | Meizu |
|---|---|
| Slogan | More than better |
| Series | Meizu MX Series |
| Compatible networks | GSM,UMTS,HSPA,LTE |
| First released | June 25, 2015 |
| Type | Touchscreensmartphone |
| Dimensions | 144.0 mm (5.67 in) H 75.2 mm (2.96 in) W 8.9 mm (0.35 in) D |
| Weight | 147 g (5.2 oz) |
| Operating system | Ubuntu Touch |
| System-on-chip | MediaTek MT6595 |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2GHz Cortex-A17 4x1.7GHz Cortex-A7) |
| GPU | PowerVR G6200 |
| Memory | 2 GBLPDDR3 |
| Storage | 16 GBflash memory |
| Removable storage | Not supported |
| Battery | 3100mAhLi-Ion rechargeable battery,not replaceable |
| Display | 5.36 inch diagonalOGS 1152x1920px(418ppi) |
| Rear camera | 20.7MP,PDAFautofocus,ƒ/2.2aperture,LEDflash,4Krecording |
| Front camera | 2.0MP,ƒ/2.0aperture |
| Connectivity | 3.5 mmTRS connector,Bluetooth4.0 withBLE,Dual-bandWiFi(802.11a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Data inputs | Multi-touchcapacitive touchscreen,A-GPS,GLONASS,Accelerometer,Gyroscope,Proximity sensor,Digital compass,Ambient light sensor |
| Other | Dual SIMsupport with dual standby mode |
| References | [1][2][3] |
TheMeizu MX4 Ubuntu Editionis asmartphonedesigned and produced by theChinesemanufacturerMeizu,which runs onUbuntu Touch.It is a previousphabletmodel of the MX series, representing an alternative edition of the MX4. It is Meizu's first commercially available Ubuntu Touch device and the second commercially available phone with Ubuntu Touch overall. It was unveiled at theMobile World Congressin March 2015.
History
[edit]In November 2014, Meizu and Canonical signed a cooperation agreement, which set the starting point for Meizu to release devices running on Ubuntu Touch.[4]
In February 2015, Meizu confirmed that there will be an Ubuntu Touch-based version of the Meizu MX4 and that it will be showcased atMobile World Congress2015.[5]
At theMobile World Congressin March 2015, Meizu has presented the Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition, which is an alternative version of the MX4 running onUbuntu Touch,becoming the second commercially available device on this platform.[6]
Release
[edit]The Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition was released through an invite-only system on the European market on June 25, 2015.[7]
Features
[edit]Ubuntu Touch
[edit]The MX4 Ubuntu Edition is running Ubuntu Touch, which is a mobile operating system based on theUbuntu linuxdistribution developed byCanonical.Its goal is to provide a free and open-source mobile operating system and deliver a different approach to user experience by focusing on so-called “scopes” instead of traditional apps.
Hardware and design
[edit]The technical specifications and outer appearance of the MX4 Ubuntu Edition is identical with theMeizu MX4. The Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition features aMediaTek MT6595system-on-a-chipwith an array of fourARMCortex-A17and fourCortex-A7CPUcores, aPowerVRG6200GPUand 3GBofRAM.
The MX4 Ubuntu Edition is only available in with 16 GB of internal storage and with a champagne gold body.
The body of the MX4 Ubuntu Edition features a metal frame and measures 144.0 mm (5.67 in) x 75.2 mm (2.96 in) x 8.9 mm (0.35 in) and weighs 147 g (5.2 oz). It has aslate form factor,being rectangular with rounded corners.
The MX4 Ubuntu Edition features a 5.36-inchAMOLEDmulti-touchcapacitive touchscreendisplay with aFHDresolution of 1152 by 1920 pixels. The pixel density of the display is 403 ppi.
In addition to the touchscreen input and the front key, the device has volume/zoom control buttons and the power/lock button on the right side, a 3.5mmTRS audio jackon the top and amicroUSB (Micro-B type) porton the bottom for charging and connectivity.
The Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition has two cameras. The rear camera has a resolution of 20.7MP,a ƒ/2.2 aperture, a 5-element lens, laser-aided phase-detection autofocus and an LED flash. The front camera has a resolution of 2MP,a ƒ/2.0 aperture and a 4-element lens.
Reception
[edit]The MX4 Ubuntu Edition received generally positive reviews.
ZDNet gave the MX4 a rating of 8.0 out of 10 possible points and mentioned that “the Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition offers a number of high-end hardware features at relatively low cost”.[8]
TechRadar stated that “Ubuntu Phone has plenty of potential” and praised the build quality, design and powerful specifications of the device.[9]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^"Meizu MX4 website".Meizu.
- ^"Meizu MX4 page - Full phone specifications".GSMArena.
- ^"Ubuntu Touch - Devices".Ubuntu. Archived fromthe originalon 2016-01-28.
- ^"Meizu and Canonical Reach Agreement to Release Ubuntu-Powered Meizu Handsets".AndroidHeadlines.November 25, 2014.
- ^"Meizu Confirms That The MX4 Will Run Ubuntu, To Be Showcased At MWC".AndroidHeadlines.February 25, 2015.
- ^"Meizu MX4 Ubuntu hands-on".GSMArena.March 3, 2015.
- ^"Meizu launches the MX4 Ubuntu Edition in Europe".Ubuntu Insights Blog.June 24, 2015.
- ^Terry Relph-Knight (September 16, 2016)."Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition review: A flagship Linux smartphone".ZDNet.Archived fromthe originalon September 18, 2015.
- ^"Hands on: Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition review".TechRadar.March 2, 2015.
External links
[edit]- Official product pageMeizu
- Official product pageUbuntu