Meizu 15 Plus (2018) review

Meizu announced the launch of the 15 Plus smartphone in 2018. The manufacturer is offering the Meizu 15 Plus phone with 5.95 inch display, Exynos 9 Octa 8895 chipset, 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage.

The 15 Plus was launched with Android OS v7.1.2 (Nougat) pre-installed. The AMOLED display provides deep blacks, vibrant colors, fast response times, thin and flexible design possibilities, power efficiency, and features like Always-On Display (AOD). The 15 Plus with multi-camera setup offers specialized features, multiple cameras with different focal lengths, such as wide-angle, standard, telephoto, and macro. You have more options to capture a variety of subjects and scenes. The front camera of 15 Plus gives you the freedom to capture moments with yourself or your friends and family easily.

Meizu 15 Plus specifications

Body

The weight of the Meizu 15 Plus is 6.28 oz. It is still considered to be relatively lightweight and portable. The dimensions of this Meizu smartphone are average (6.06 x 3.08 x 0.29 inch). For some people, larger smartphones are more comfortable to hold and easier to use, as they provide a larger display for watching videos, browsing the web, and using apps. A Nano SIM is a chipcard that is used in smartphones as a subscriber identity module (SIM). Nano SIM is the smallest SIM card size available and is currently the most widely used SIM card size in newer devices.

System

The Meizu 15 Plus comes with Android OS v7.1.2 (Nougat) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Google regularly releases new versions of Android with new features, improvements, and security updates. The 15 Plus utilizes Exynos 9 Octa 8895 chipset. This octa-core CPU consists: Octa-core, Quad-core 2.3 GHz Exynos M2 Mongoose, Quad-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53. These eight cores make the work speed fast enough.

The Meizu 15 Plus comes with Mali-G71 MP20 Graphics Processing Unit. The GPU is optimized for parallel processing and complex mathematical operations required for rendering and manipulating graphics. ARM Mali GPUs are considered to be a good option for mobile devices, providing a good balance of performance and power efficiency, and are widely used in many popular smartphones and tablets.

Display

The AMOLED display of 15 Plus provides deep blacks, vibrant colors, fast response times, thin and flexible design possibilities, power efficiency, and features like Always-On Display. The 5.95 inch display make this smartphone pocket-friendly. The display size represents the diagonal distance from one corner of the screen to the opposite corner. Text will be easier to read, and videos will be more immersive on a larger display. This smartphone is multitouch capable. Multitouch is a feature in smartphones that allows for the detection and tracking of multiple touch points on the screen simultaneously. It enables users to interact with the device using more than one finger or touch input at the same time.

Memory

The Meizu 15 Plus comes with 6 GB of RAM, which is considered to be sufficient for most users' needs. The amount of RAM needed for optimal performance depends on factors such as the operating system, the apps and services you use, and how you use your device. 64 GB of internal storage is generally considered to be a good amount of storage for a smartphone, and should be sufficient for most users' needs. The 15 Plus has 64 GB of internal storage. The memory and the internal storage of the Meizu 15 Plus (6 GB) cannot be expanded.

Camera

The multi-camera setup of 15 Plus allows you to adapt to different photography situations and achieve various perspectives and compositions. The autofocus is an important feature in this smartphone. Autofocus helps the camera to focus on a subject automatically, which ensures that the resulting photo or video is clear and sharp. 15 Plus is equipped with a basic camera setup, and it does not have any advanced features. Basic camera setups are designed to fulfill the needs of users who prioritize affordability and basic photography requirements.

Connectivity

The Meizu 15 Plus supports 4G/LTE networks. 4G networks are widely used around the world and have become the standard for mobile networks in many countries. The Meizu 15 Plus like all modern smartphones, is capable of connecting to Wi-Fi networks. Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that allows devices to connect to the internet or other networks wirelessly, without the need for physical cables. Wi-Fi is based on the IEEE 802.11 family of standards, which define the specifications for wireless local area networks (WLANs).

The 15 Plus supports the latest Bluetooth standards, which offers faster data transfer speeds, better range, and improved reliability compared to previous versions of Bluetooth. The 15 Plus has a GPS receiver. Many fitness and activity tracking apps rely on GPS to accurately measure and record outdoor activities such as running, cycling, hiking, or tracking routes. The 15 Plus isn't NFC (Near Field Communication) capable. NFC is not essential for basic phone functionality, but it can be useful for a variety of tasks and features.

The 15 Plus phone doesn't have built-in FM radio receiver. The 15 Plus has an USB Type-C port. USB Type-C is capable of supporting a range of different data transfer speeds and charging capabilities, depending on the specific implementation used by a particular device. The 15 Plus smartphone has a 3.5 mm headphone jack. A 3.5 mm headphone jack is a small round port, that allows you to connect wired headphones or earphones to the device.

Battery

The Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The Li-ion is a low maintenance battery which offers high energy, is lightweight and does not require periodic full discharge. The 15 Plus does not have a removable battery. The battery is integrated into the phone's design and is not intended to be removed or replaced by the user.

Features

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The Meizu 15 Plus smartphone has an accelerometer. The presence of an accelerometer in smartphones enables a range of interactive and intuitive functionalities that enhance the user experience and enable innovative applications. The fingerprint reader is a biometric security feature found in 15 Plus smartphones. When an object, such as your hand or face, comes close to the sensor of 15 Plus, it triggers a response that can be used for specific functions or features.

The 15 Plus phone comes with a compass sensor. A compass sensor is a device that provides accurate directions in relation to the earth's North and South magnetic poles. The light sensor is a type of sensor in a smartphone that enables it to measure the intensity of light around the device. The Dual SIM capability of Meizu 15 Plus phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use. The 15 Plus supports fast charging. With fast charging, you can get a significant amount of battery life in just a few minutes of charging, which is especially useful if you need to use your phone but don't have much time to wait for it to charge.

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Meizu 15 Plus, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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