Q&A When will Meizu release a new phone? Does Xiaomi have a small foldable screen this time?

Interest in Upcoming Releases When Can We Expect a New Meizu Phone? Any Updates on Xiaomi's Compact Foldable Display?

[Mobile China] As the saying goes, “September is for gold, October is for silver,” and smartphone manufacturers have been crazily launching new devices in these two months. The Xiaomi 14 series has already been announced and will debut this month. During this event, Xiaomi will release the all-new operating system, SurgingOS, and the Xiaomi 14 series, and perhaps even bring news about a Xiaomi car. Additionally, will there be any surprises? Like the currently popular foldable phones.

Xiaomi 14 series

Moreover, in recent times, it can be said that foldable phones are booming, with new foldable phones appearing every once in a while. Honor takes it to another level, having released both the Honor Magic V2 and Magic Vs2, with a price difference of 2000 yuan, making it difficult for people to make a decision.

Some smartphone manufacturers are frantically releasing new devices, while others are “calm” like bystanders. Meizu is the latter, to the point where even Meizu fans are starting to get anxious. It has been over six months since the release of the Meizu 20 series, so when will Meizu launch a new device?

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1. It’s been over six months since the release of the Meizu 20 series, so when will Meizu launch a new device?

2. I heard that the price of the iPhone 15 Plus has dropped sharply. Should I wait until Singles’ Day to buy?

3. The Xiaomi 14 launch event is coming soon. Will there be a foldable phone this time?

4. With a price difference of 2000 yuan, how do I choose between Honor Magic Vs2 and Magic V2?

Meizu has been releasing the Meizu 20 series for over six months, so when will they launch a new device?

On October 18th, after a long wait, Meizu started to “stir things up” and announced the Meizu 20 Classic design. See you tomorrow!

On October 19th, Meizu officially announced the new device, the Meizu 20 Classic.

Meizu 20 Classic

However, many netizens are not convinced. All the popular comments are saying “Is that it? Is this the only announcement? Not sure, let’s wait and see.” In fact, Meizu fans hope that this time Meizu will announce a truly new device.

Netizen comment screenshot

It’s understandable that Meizu fans are anxious. After all, the Meizu 20 series was released back in March of this year, and it has been over six months since then. According to the release cycle of smartphone manufacturers, it’s about time for Meizu to launch a new device to maintain their popularity. Moreover, September and October have been a battle among the gods with smartphone manufacturers eagerly launching new devices to gain attention. By releasing a new device at this time, Meizu can both join in and generate attention and meet the demands of more netizens, as well as seize the opportunity to boost sales.

However, it may disappoint netizens. Recently, there is no news about the new Meizu phone online, the most we’ve heard is about the Meizu 21 series. But multiple sources claim that the Meizu 21 series will not be released until January next year, and that’s even earlier, considering the Meizu 20 series was released in March this year. The Meizu 21 series will also be one of the first models to feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 mobile platform.

Meizu 21 series expected to be released in January next year

There’s less than 3 months left until January next year, and during these 3 months, Meizu probably won’t release any new phones. This timing is quite awkward, as Meizu hasn’t released a new phone for over 6 months, and they’ve just released the Meizu 20 Classic, so they probably won’t make any moves in the short term.

However, this is just speculation, for reference only. And even if Meizu doesn’t release a new phone, Meizu fans don’t have to worry, it’s possible to concentrate efforts on making a flagship phone in a year, just like Apple.

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I heard the price of iPhone 15 Plus has dropped significantly, should we wait until Double 11 to buy it?

The iPhone 15 series has only been on the market for about a month, so it should be the time for a premium price. But recent information from third-party channels shows that the price of iPhone 15 Plus has dropped significantly, even cheaper than the official iPhone 14 Plus.

iPhone 15 series

According to third-party channels, the lowest price for the iPhone 15 Plus 128GB version is 6,370 yuan, the lowest price for the 256GB version is 7,360 yuan, and the lowest price for the 512GB version is 8,900 yuan, which is 99 yuan lower than the iPhone 14 Plus 512GB version.

For reference, the official prices of the iPhone 15 Plus 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB are 6,999 yuan, 7,999 yuan, and 9,999 yuan respectively.

Third-party channel price of iPhone 15 Plus

Should we buy the iPhone 15 Plus now or wait until Double 11 to buy it at the best price?

If you want to buy it at the best price, it is recommended to wait until Double 11. In the less than a month since its launch, the channel price of the iPhone 15 Plus has been falling, and the price on Double 11 will certainly not be higher than it is now, and may even be cheaper. There are only a few days left until Double 11 officially begins. If you don’t want to buy it at a higher price, you can wait two more days to buy it.

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Xiaomi 14 launch event is coming soon, will there be a foldable phone this time?

Xiaomi 14 series launch event is happening this month. I heard that Xiaomi’s new product this time is very, very, very powerful. So, does Xiaomi have a foldable screen phone this time?

From the current information available, it seems like there isn’t one. If there is, there would have been leaks about Xiaomi’s foldable screen phone online recently, but in fact, there hasn’t been any related news online. However, it’s not excluded that Xiaomi has done a good job at keeping it a secret, and they might just surprise us with a “one more thing” at the event!

However, currently, this possibility is quite small. Xiaomi is likely to have many new products this time, with the most exciting being the brand new operating system – Surge OS and the new Mi 14 series. Additionally, Xiaomi’s first car is expected to start production by 2024. At this launch event, Lei Jun is also expected to announce some progress regarding Xiaomi’s car project. But as for the foldable screen phone, there are no signs online indicating that Xiaomi will bring that product to this event.

Xiaomi vertically foldable screen phone patent authorized

Currently, smartphone manufacturers like Vivo, OPPO, Samsung, Huawei, etc., have already launched foldable screen flagship phones and achieved good sales. Only a few phone manufacturers like Xiaomi and Honor haven’t released foldable screen phones yet, so it’s understandable that people are anxious. In fact, as early as 2021, Xiaomi had already applied for appearance patents related to vertically foldable screen phones and received authorization. The delay in launching might be because they haven’t polished it to their satisfaction yet. Xiaomi might release its first vertically foldable screen phone in 2024.

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With a 2000 yuan difference, how to choose between Honor Magic Vs2 and Magic V2?

In July of this year, the new foldable screen phone from Honor, Magic V2, was introduced, starting at a price of 8999 yuan. At the beginning of its release, the new phone was the thinnest foldable flagship in the world and the first one to use a titanium alloy hinge. Both screens support risk-free dimming and eye protection. It is equipped with Qinghai Lake battery, the second-generation Snapdragon 8 leading version, self-developed RF enhancement chip, and supports smart privacy calls and parallel space functions. It is a very competitive foldable flagship.

Honor Magic V2

The Honor Magic V2 has also been favored by consumers after its release, with pre-sale sales breaking the records for sales and revenue for all Android phones in nearly a year. It is clear that this device is a highly recommended foldable screen flagship.

However, recently (October 12th), Honor has brought us another foldable screen phone – the Magic Vs2, starting at 6999 yuan. With a price difference of 2000 yuan, how should we choose between these two phones?

Honor Magic Vs2

First, let’s take a look at the configurations of both phones.

The Magic Vs2 is even thinner, weighing only 229g and packing a 5000mAh super large battery for excellent battery life. It also comes in three color options, with outstanding appearance and feel.

The Magic Vs2 is equipped with a 6.43-inch 2376×1060 OLED external screen and a 7.92-inch 2272×1984 OLED internal screen, both supporting a refresh rate of 120Hz and a super high-frequency PWM dimming of 3840Hz, ensuring smooth performance. It is powered by the first generation Snapdragon 8+ mobile platform and MagicOS 7.2 operating system, providing 50 months of lasting smoothness. It also features a rear 50-megapixel Honor Eagle Eye camera, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 20-megapixel telephoto lens, supporting up to 40x zoom.

Honor Magic Vs2

As for the Magic V2, when closed, it has a thickness of only 9.9mm and weighs as light as 231g. It features a 6.43-inch OLED screen as the external display and a 7.92-inch OLED screen when unfolded. Both screens support a color range of 1.07 billion, a super high-frequency PWM dimming of 3840Hz, a peak brightness of 2500nit, and display color space of 100% DCI-P3, delivering exceptional visual performance.

The Magic V2 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 leading version mobile platform, supporting Honor’s self-developed system optimization technologies Turbo X and GPU Turbo X. It is the first smartphone to be certified by SGS for 50 months of lasting smoothness. It is also the world’s first foldable flagship with a self-developed RF enhancement chip, ensuring smooth payment and QR code scanning in weak signal environments such as offices and underground garages. It can still provide a smoother experience for video streaming and live streaming in metro and high-speed rail environments.

Honor Magic V2

The device is equipped with a 5000mAh Qinghai Lake battery, a rear 50-megapixel wide-angle camera, a 20-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens. It also features a built-in exclusive secure storage chip for the foldable screen and a dualTEE OS security system, supporting intelligent privacy calling 2.0, which can prevent malicious infringement and violent cracking.

Overall, the Honor Magic V2 outperforms the Magic Vs2 in terms of screen, imaging, battery life, and performance. It also excels in signal and privacy, making it suitable for business professionals. The Magic Vs2 is well-rounded in terms of configuration and does not have any major downsides. If you have a budget of around 7000 yuan, you can go ahead and get it.

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Meizu’s Meizu 20 has been released for over half a year. When will Meizu release a new phone?

On October 18, Meizu, who has been silent for a long time, announced the classic design of the Meizu 20, presenting it in a completely new way. See you tomorrow!

On October 19, Meizu officially announced the new phone, the Meizu 20 Classic.

Meizu 20 Classic

However, many internet users are not buying it. All the top comments are saying “Is this it? Nothing else?” and “Just this one announcement? Not sure, let’s wait and see.” In fact, Meizu fans are hoping that Meizu will announce a truly new phone this time.

Screenshot of online comments

It’s not surprising that Meizu fans are getting anxious, after all, Meizu 20 series was released back in March this year, and it’s been over half a year. According to the release cycles of smartphone manufacturers, it’s about time for Meizu to release a new phone to maintain its popularity. Especially with the competition taking place in September and October, smartphone manufacturers are eager to introduce new phones to make their presence felt. Meizu’s move to release a new phone at this time can accomplish two things — it can integrate with everyone and gain attention, and it can satisfy the needs of more internet users while also boosting sales.

However, the reality may disappoint internet users. Recently, there has been no news about Meizu’s new phone online, and the most that has been leaked is about the Meizu 21 series. But multiple sources claim that the Meizu 21 series will not be released until January next year, and this is still an advanced release, considering the Meizu 20 series was released in March this year. The Meizu 21 series will also be one of the first models to be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen3 mobile platform.

Rumors suggest the Meizu 21 series will be released in January next year

There is less than 3 months left until January next year, and during these 3 months, Meizu is unlikely to release a new phone. This timing is awkward, as Meizu had a 6-month gap without releasing a new phone, and now they have just announced the Meizu 20 Classic, so they probably won’t have any further action in the short term.

However, this is just speculation and should be taken with a grain of salt. And even if Meizu doesn’t release a new device, Meizu fans don’t need to worry. It’s not impossible to concentrate efforts on creating a flagship phone over the course of a year, just like Apple does.

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