Meizu announced the launch of the MX4 Ubuntu Edition smartphone in 2014. The manufacturer is offering the Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition phone with 5.36 inch display, Mediatek MT6595 chipset, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage.
The Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition series was launched with Ubuntu OS v14.10 pre-installed, but it is upgradable to newer versions of OS as they become available. The IPS panel of MX4 Ubuntu Edition has good color accuracy and can display a wide color gamut, resulting in more lifelike and vivid visuals. This smartphone has a single camera on the back (20.7 MP, 5248 х 3936 px, autofocus). The single camera setup can be sufficient for many smartphone users, depending on their photography needs and preferences. The selfie camera of MX4 Ubuntu Edition allows you to capture self-portraits or group photos without needing someone else to take the picture for you.
Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition specifications
| Brand | Meizu |
|---|---|
| Name | MX4 Ubuntu Edition |
| Model | MX4U |
| Release date | 2014 |
Body
| Weight | 5.19 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5.67 x 2.96 x 0.35 inch |
| Colors | gold, gray, white |
| SIM type | Micro SIM |
The weight of Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition is about 5.19 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Meizu smartphone are average (5.67 x 2.96 x 0.35 inch). Smaller smartphones are more compact and easier to carry around, but they may have smaller displays that can be harder to read and interact with. A micro SIM is a smaller (15 x 12 x 0.76 mm) version of the standard SIM card used in mobile devices. The micro SIM card provides the same functionality as the standard SIM card, allowing the user to connect to a cellular network and use mobile data, voice, and messaging services.
System
| OS version | Ubuntu OS v14.10 |
|---|---|
| SoC | Mediatek MT6595 |
| CPU | Octa-core, Quad-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A17, Quad-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | PowerVR G6200 |
The Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition comes with Ubuntu OS v14.10 out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. The MX4 Ubuntu Edition utilizes Mediatek MT6595 chipset. This octa-core CPU is managed by an advanced scheduler that allocates tasks to the CPU for speed and power efficiency in real time. The MX4 Ubuntu Edition utilizes PowerVR G6200 GPU. A GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a specialized chip that is primarily designed to handle and accelerate the processing of graphics and visual data. It is responsible for rendering images, videos, and animations on a smartphone screen. PowerVR GPUs are a popular choice for mobile device manufacturers, and are known for their power efficiency and strong performance.
Display
| Display type | IPS |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.36 inch |
| Resolution | 1152 x 1920 px |
| Multitouch support | yes |
The 5.36 inch phone comes with IPS display. The IPS display provides enhanced features, such as optimal viewing angles, color accuracy, invariable color reproduction and better power consumption. The 5.36 inch display make this smartphone pocket-friendly. The size of the screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. A larger screen typically requires more power to illuminate, which can impact battery life. The display of Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition is multitouch capable. Multitouch technology enables the device's touchscreen to detect and interpret multiple touch points on the screen simultaneously.
Memory
| RAM | 2 GB |
|---|---|
| Internal storage | 16 GB |
| Memory card slot | no |
With 2 GB of RAM, a smartphone can run multiple apps simultaneously without experiencing any significant lag or slow performance. Having more RAM alone does not necessarily guarantee better performance, and other factors such as the processor and storage speed can also impact overall performance. 32 GB of internal storage is generally considered to be the minimum amount of storage you would want in a smartphone. The MX4 Ubuntu Edition has only 16 GB of internal storage. The memory and the internal storage of the Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition (2 GB) cannot be expanded.
Camera
| Main camera | 20.7 MP, 5248 х 3936 px, autofocus |
|---|---|
| Flash | Dual LED |
| Selfie camera | 2 MP |
The MX4 Ubuntu Edition offers only a single-camera setup. The single camera can still be sufficient for many smartphone users, depending on their photography needs and preferences. The main camera of the MX4 Ubuntu Edition is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus. The MX4 Ubuntu Edition does not have optical image stabilization (OIS). OIS technology is more commonly found in higher-end smartphones and is designed to reduce camera shake and blur, resulting in sharper and clearer images and videos.
Connectivity
| GSM 2G bands | 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
|---|---|
| Network coverage | 2G / 3G / 4G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | v4.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou |
| NFC | no |
| FM radio | no |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB host |
| Headphone | 3.5 mm jack |
The Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition supports 4G/LTE networks. 4G stands for fourth-generation mobile networks, which are wireless networks that provide faster data transfer speeds and greater network capacity than previous 3G networks. The Meizu MX4 Ubuntu Edition like all modern smartphones, is capable of connecting to Wi-Fi networks. Wi-Fi networks offer several advantages over wired networks, including greater mobility, flexibility, and convenience.
With Bluetooth connectivity, you can connect your MX4 Ubuntu Edition smartphone to a wide range of Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as headphones, speakers, smartwatches, fitness trackers, and more. The MX4 Ubuntu Edition has a GPS receiver. GPS allows smartphones to determine their precise location and provide accurate navigation and mapping services. This includes turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates, points of interest, and alternative routes.
The MX4 Ubuntu Edition 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 MX4 Ubuntu Edition phone doesn't have built-in FM radio receiver. The MX4 Ubuntu Edition has a microUSB port. MicroUSB is a type of USB connector that was commonly used on older smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices. The MX4 Ubuntu Edition 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
| Type | Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable |
|---|
The Li-Ion 3100 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 battery of MX4 Ubuntu Edition isn't removable without voiding the warranty.
Features
| Sensors | accelerometer, compass, gyroscope, hall, infrared, proximity |
|---|---|
| Specials | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer provides information about the smartphone's movement in three axes: X (horizontal), Y (vertical), and Z (depth). This Meizu phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The MX4 Ubuntu Edition 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. Gorilla Glass has a high level of scratch resistance, reducing the likelihood of everyday scratches and abrasions.
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 MX4 Ubuntu Edition, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.
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