Meizu MX4 Pro Pro Reviews

Meizu has done a wonderful job with the MX4 Pro, combining impressive build quality and raw power with intuitive software, to produce a great user experience. Unlike many Chinese smartphones, it doesn't come with the normal risks associated with importing and though more expensive than in China, the international price still represents great value for money. While many will be waiting to see what the first crop of 2015 flagships bring to the table, the Meizu MX4 Pro certainly is an interesting proposition for those currently looking for a high-end smartphone with a difference.

The Meizu MX4 Pro builds up on the successful formula of the Meizu MX4: it keeps the signature simplistic, good-looking design and the futuristic minimal screen bezel. At the same time, Meizu is out competing with top flagships here: it includes a flagship-grade Quad HD display that looks fine, an adequate system chip, as well as a fast and reliable fingerprint scanner. In addition to all this, sound quality on the MX4 Pro is great and will please audiophiles. All of this works admirably well on the sleek and modern-looking Flyme Android skin. The only area where Meizu could have done a better work is the camera: the 20-megapixel shooter is not bad by any means, but it is much slower than you’d expect and has some issues with focusing and overall photo presentation. The MX4 Pro is the most expensive phone in Meizu’s lineup with a recommended price of $400 (2499 yuan) for the base model, which is around the typical cost of a China-made flagship device, and much more affordable than a similar smartphone from a well-established global company like Apple or Samsung. Resellers are likely to sell this for no less than $500 to the Western world, but even at that price, the MX4 Pro looks like a device well worth your consideration.