Meizu 21 Note is positioned as an AI flagship, and Snapdragon 8 is strong, can it reverse the decline?
As a long-established mobile phone brand in China, Meizu has been in a downturn in the mid-to-high-end market in recent years. The latest revelations show that Meizu is about to launch a mid-range model, the Meizu 21 Note, which will be equipped with Qualcomm's latest flagship processor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, and a large 5500mAh battery, positioned as an AI performance flagship.
For the specific configuration of the Meizu 21 Note, industry insiders revealed that in addition to using the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and a 5500mAh large battery, it will also support 66W fast charging technology, and the screen may use a black and white narrow edge straight screen design, the body is made of glass, and it is equipped with an X-axis linear motor.
From the perspective of configuration, the Meizu 21 Note is positioned in the mid-to-high-end, but the specific price is not yet known. However, some people speculate that the price of this mobile phone may be around 2000 yuan, benchmarking against Xiaomi's Redmi K70 and OnePlus's Ace3 and other models. If the pricing is really at this price, I believe it will attract the attention of many consumers.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is currently the most powerful mobile platform in the Android camp, with top-tier single-core performance and GPU performance, and Meizu has always been good at optimizing the system, and the overall performance of the Meizu 21 Note is definitely the best among mid-range devices. The large battery capacity of 5500mAh can also provide excellent sailing ability for this mobile phone.
Not only does the Meizu 21 Note adopt a large battery design, but the mid-range new products of many mobile phone manufacturers have also been equipped with large batteries of more than 5000mAh, such as vivo's two new phones use a large 6000mAh battery, iQOO Z9 has a battery capacity of up to 6000mAh, and OPPO K12 is 5500mAh. It can be seen that a large battery is becoming a big selling point for mid-range phones.
Industry insiders have mixed opinions on whether the Meizu 21 Note can revive Meizu's position in the mid-range market. Optimistic divisions believe that with strong hardware strength, the Meizu 21 Note is fully expected to regain some mid-range market share as long as the pricing is reasonable.
Meizu has made great achievements in system optimization over the years, and coupled with the excellent performance of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, the overall strength of the Meizu 21 Note should not be underestimated. The large battery can meet the needs of users for aviation, which is undoubtedly a big advantage in the mid-range market.
On the other hand, the decline of Meizu's brand influence is also an indisputable fact. In recent years, Meizu has been in a downturn in the mid-to-high-end market, with unsatisfactory sales of flagship models and a gradual decline in brand recognition and reputation. In order for the Meizu 21 Note to truly regain its strength, in addition to its hardware strength, it also needs a good marketing strategy and service guarantee to regain the trust of consumers.
There are also teachers who are cautious, and they think that it is too early to say whether the Meizu 21 Note can really reverse Meizu's decline. On the one hand, the competition in the mid-range market is extremely fierce, Xiaomi, OPPO, vivo and other manufacturers have good mid-range models, and it is not easy for Meizu to break through in this price segment. On the other hand, Meizu has a long way to go to restore the brand, and it is difficult to completely turn the situation around with a single mid-range machine.
Whether the Meizu 21 Note can help Meizu regain its strength depends on how well the phone actually performs. If it is true that the hardware strength is outstanding, the pricing is reasonable, and the system optimization and marketing strategy are good, I believe that the Meizu 21 Note is fully expected to regain some share in the mid-range market.
To completely reverse Meizu's decline, it is not an overnight success, which requires Meizu to make efforts in the next product line planning, marketing strategy and other aspects. The mobile phone industry is highly competitive, and any negligence in detail can lead to failure.
One thing is for sure, and that is that large batteries are becoming a big selling point for mid-range phones. In addition to the Meizu 21 Note, many recent mid-range new products from many manufacturers are equipped with large batteries of more than 5000mAh, such as iQOO Z9 and vivo.
Behind this trend is the increasing number of consumers who pay attention to the ability of mobile phone aviation. As a daily essential digital terminal, if the mobile phone is too poor, it will undoubtedly seriously affect the user experience. The large battery has naturally become a big selling point for mid-range phones.
A large battery is good, but if the charging speed is too slow, it will also affect the user experience. Many manufacturers are increasing battery capacity and strengthening the research and development and application of fast charging technology. For example, the Meizu 21 Note will support 66W fast charging, while the iQOO Z9 will support 120W second charging.