Meizu PRO 5 smartphone

Advantages: - Excellent ergonomics, convenient to use with one hand;
- Huge screen! How nice it was to read and watch the video. By the way, even the automatic brightness adjustment did not have to be turned off;
- Productivity (everything “flies”);
- Operating system (the fifth flyme has become even more thoughtful and convenient);
- Sound (subjectively, I am not an audiophile, but I have no complaints about the sound and volume reserve);
- Build. It feels monolithic, nothing creaks, does not falter and does not recede;
- Reception and call quality. No problems.

Disadvantages: - Camera. There is a whole range of problems here. On the machine, shooting without a bright sun is problematic - there will be grain. Or the frame will be blurred due to the fact that the hand trembled during long exposure. There is a manual mode, but there is no light meter, so it is not clear how to set the shutter speed. Only a series of experiments. Of course, this camera (Sony Exmor IMX230 sensor) is better than that of any state employee, but this device cannot be called a camera phone. After SGS or iPhone will be a disappointment.
- China periodically makes itself felt by minor flaws in the firmware. Nothing ineradicable (like the hieroglyphs in the texts of the tags of the alarm clock after restoring from the backup), but it still happens.

Comment: Already my second phone from this manufacturer. The previous model, the M2 Mini, also performed well for its ridiculous price. Passed by inheritance and continues to serve faithfully.

I bought the "gray" Pro 5, that is, brought by dealers from China and reflashed. They wanted too much for the PCT ... I’ve been walking for a second week until there are no problems. The weak point is essentially one - the camera. But this is not only the model or the manufacturer, it is a sore point for all "Chinese".

Advantages: I liked everything — I chose very carefully, read forums, reviews.in the hands is even better than in the picture, everything is like on the Meizu page. There is some experience with “china phones” not very negative by the way, but in this case it is completely different.

Disadvantages: could not be greedy with headphones-not included

Comment: Doubtless luxury. Designed by the little things. From design and ergonomics to sound and screen. I have a small palm, but the phone is light and convenient. The fingerprint scanner, the most convenient menu button, does not require pressing. one more thing is just a very good phone, which is perfectly audible — a loud call and excellent audibility of the interlocutor. Not a music lover, but I like to listen to jazz — even in simple headphones everything is up to par. ki.Nikogda before this model is not particularly exploded on the phones, the PCT asks well, just obscene money, found the Eurotest with an extended warranty from what and happy as an elephant, and what you want

Advantages: Case material, Flyme, sound, battery (4), 4g (band 7), photo (4), screen (4+), microSD

Disadvantages: The device is somewhat slippery. If the device is not Rostest, there may be problems when flashing. Expensive (Rostest), Chinese norms.

Comment: I wanted to initially buy a model Meizu Metal. However, I found out that this model has problems with 4g- band7 is not supported (Yota, almost the entire Megaphone, etc.). Therefore, the choice fell on this older model, as close in form factor and materials. I liked almost everything in it, but I wouldn’t call it ideal, and the first impression was generally negative. The case looks very beautiful, copies the iPhone 6 plus, but is slippery after the Sony Xperia Z Ultra. If inserted into the case, the appearance will be killed. The screen is beautiful, but not better than Sony Xperia Z Ultra. Akkum better. I liked very much the absence of a package of preinstalled programs and what is there, you can easily remove it.

Advantages: I liked absolutely everything .... Sound in the headphones, especially flac.Camera with good flash and video recording. Fast charging and long-playing battery. Good FHD screen without energy. powerful stuffing for applications and games. design .... etc

Disadvantages: there is no such thing

Comment: In my opinion, it's time for people to understand that the iPhone is not the only high-quality smartphone. And just the phone for which you are overpaying. Moreover, I think that it is already outdated in design and stuffing.

Advantages: Almost perfect phone.

Disadvantages: No real cons. Carp down below.

Comment: Meizu Pro 5 4/64 first impressions after 3 days of use:

1. The screen, it would be better left IPS, maybe get used to it. On redmi note 2 like more.
2. Music, yes, ok, but Flac support is only paid. On other applications, "dancing".
3. The battery is good but not great. I think with fast charging will soon have to change the battery.
4. Flyme Ltd. Why so many versions? For regional dealers? Stupidity.
5. The front glass would be better left as on the MX5, why this iPhone 2.5D?
6. Closed loader, it seems silly to me. The device is good, but the choice is not left.
7. Complete headphones, good, but high cut in favor of low.
8. Fingerprint, works well, but only 5 copies, not correct. To always work, I made five copies of one finger. No mistakes.
9. The sound in the conversational dynamics is somehow cold, but loud.
10. Topics, applications, Flyme account, payment is almost impossible. A lot of fuss. I wanted to activate Flac.
11. Bundled wire usb type c, not good. Ordered another.
12. The box is strange with a lid, like a square pan.
13. What else to find fault, I do not see.
14. I checked all versions of flyme, still returned to 4.5, it seems to me the best option. New 5.1.3.I did not like what kind of jerking and oddity, 5.1.2 out of version 5 is the best.
I would be glad if in what I am wrong, and someone tell me how else.

Advantages: The quality of shooting at the height! Especially shooting in the dark. Minimum grain. The sound of the speaker is loud, there is a bomb in the headphones, there is a hardware improvement in compatibility with the choice of popular models of headphones, which gives a much larger effect. 4G from Megaphone catches perfectly. For 2 weeks of use - there was not a single failure. Charging fast, up to 100% in the region of 40 minutes. I was pleased with the "USB" two-way cable (the first time I saw one), the "USB Type C" connector is also two-way, now there are no problems in finding the right side to insert the charge in the dark. The hardware stuffing is also on top. All heavy toys / programs work at height and without brakes.

Disadvantages: Slip. I ordered a book with a protective glass on AlieExpress

Comment: While everything suits. The device is like. No jambs found yet. 100% satisfied

Advantages: Build quality, Flyme firmware, amazing sound quality, performance, autonomy, signal reception, price.

Disadvantages: The camera is not a flagship level, the design does not shine with individuality, questions for further software support.

Comment: I’ll say right away that this is my first phablet, this is my first Android (before this was only iOS), respectively my first Android from a Chinese manufacturer. The phone works on the official international firmware with Russian localization with the index i (g). The phone has only been used for the first week, but during this time the impressions remain extremely positive, both from hardware and software (after iPhone 5s and the latest iOS). Flyme is laconic enough, not energy-intensive, smooth and stable. International firmware boasts excellent localization and a fairly convenient update, downgrade, cleaning. In addition to these pros and cons, there is nothing to add, BUT: in spite of the currency exchange rate, the phone still remains cheap (this is a plus), and it’s not just the brand that clearly made compromises in terms of quality control when assembling phones, if externally They are not inferior in quality to Apple products, it is not known what could be damaged inside the phone and when. Fortunately, marriage has bypassed me, but the forums have a certain number of people who complain about all sorts of problems with the phone (alas, not in the software plan), so I would strongly recommend buying a phone with an official service guarantee.
The phone holds about 1.5-2 days with an average load, a smart indicator.
Another question is whether there will be an update on Android 6.0, but I’m taking into account that I’m completely satisfied with the work of Flyme 5.0, I don’t need to update the android itself either!
There are no direct competitors on the diagonal of the screen, performance and price.

Advantages: Build quality, hardware stuffing, autonomy, design.

Disadvantages: Not.

Comment: I had to urgently look for a replacement for the crashed HTC One m7. Alas, HTC currently could not offer anything that would suit me. I looked at the One A9, but the price for it is clearly inadequate. As a result, opted for a newcomer Meizu PRO 5. Revised a bunch of reviews. I decided to look at it live and then make a purchase decision. I went to the official sales point in the shopping center Gagarinsky. He took in his hands and all doubts disappeared. The build quality is nothing to complain about. Laconic front panel design. I liked the white version. Pleasant aluminum body. The size, of course, is too big after m7, but it is rather a matter of habit. At one time, the 4.3 "HTC HD2 screen also seemed huge.) I bought it right away.The queue, by the way, was about 15 people! The advantages include a symmetric charging connector usb type-c (no need to curse, trying to plug the cord into the smart in the dark). A large connector for connecting to a computer is also symmetrical. Trifle, but nice. Flyme shell, in my opinion, does not reach Sens in terms of convenience, but, in general, it looks good. Using the integrated Security Center, you can easily configure permissions for programs, prohibiting unnecessary activity. The fingerprint sensor works very clearly and quickly, the cool thing!
Well, the main advantage of this device is autonomy! I won’t get used to the fact that with active use, he easily lives until the evening.
In general, the device is very pleased.

Advantages: Stylish, slim, elegant! The high-quality, very loud sound, unfortunately did not have time to reveal the full potential, due to the lack of proper headphones, but nevertheless, it was impressive. Good nimble camera, especially pleased shooting in macro. Of the minuses of the camera, with poor lighting in the pictures a lot of noise. The fingerprint scanner works fast, stable, without failures. The Flaim menu is quite convenient, everything is clear, simple and intuitive. The screen is bright, colorful, but juiciness, as it is not enough. He took it specifically for tele2 Moscow time, he received a confident 4g on three sticks) Gps works well, finds satellites quickly.
A good battery, for 12 hours of use, sat down by 40%, while charging quickly, in half an hour, up to 70%.
Just added to the convenience of a new symmetrical usb slot, now do not have to poke the cable the wrong side.)
The box is a special respect, you take and feel that this thing!

Disadvantages: Excessive noise in the pictures, in low light.
I came across a copy with dots under the screen, or a speck of dust, or something with pixels. Replaced by another.
Sizes, a bit smaller, slippery, trying to jump out of the hands ..

Comment: Long thought to order from heaven or buy in Moscow. As a result, I went to buy a case for meizu2, I saw it, I held it in my hands, I could not resist I bought it, since the net shop on the market is in good standing and the price is one of the lowest in Moscow, 31000. I also bought 2 of the same before me, so Meizu diverge like pies. The only thing that confuses is the Asian firmware, but I hope this does not provide any inconvenience and you can upgrade.
Buying generally satisfied.