Meizu Lucky 08 Real Experience, White Panel + 6000mAh Battery + AI Features

The main focus of Meizu Lucky08's promotion is its flagship-level AI features. However, the usable AI functions are quite ordinary, such as image-editing erasure and voice-recording document organization, which are also available on other smartphones. Additionally, its AI shortcut key is essentially the same as the power button on other Meizu models.

Apart from this red AI shortcut key, the most eye-catching aspect of the Meizu Lucky08's design is its rear camera setup. Two cameras are housed within one large camera module, with an additional glass panel covering them, preventing direct contact with the lenses. Whether it looks good or not is subjective, but it’s certainly unique. In terms of actual imaging performance, the 100MP main camera delivers good results with clear details and well-tuned colors, especially in video recording, which is exceptionally sharp. The downside is the lack of optical image stabilization, so you’ll need to hold the phone steady when taking photos. The front-facing camera is mediocre.

The front of the Lucky08 features a 6.78-inch 1.5K display with ultra-narrow bezels, a peak brightness of 5000 nits, and Meizu’s signature white panel. It checks all the boxes—whether it’s the aesthetic appeal, screen clarity, or brightness under sunlight, this display is flawless and extremely comfortable to use. It’s sharper than the Meizu 20 and more eye-friendly than the Meizu 21 Note.

The Samsung-made Snapdragon 7S Gen 2 offers performance comparable to the Snapdragon 778, scoring 580,000 on AnTuTu. While this chip is significantly better than the Snapdragon 680 or Dimensity 6080, it’s not a powerhouse. Daily usage is smooth without lag, and it can handle Honor of Kings at max settings with a stable 89 FPS. If you’re not a gamer, it’s more than sufficient.

The biggest issue, in my opinion, is Meizu’s subpar optimization of this chip, especially in power efficiency. The 6000mAh battery advantage of the Lucky08 isn’t fully realized. Charging is slow, which is understandable given the large battery capacity, but the actual battery life falls short of the 5500mAh Meizu 21 Note I tested earlier. After one hour of Honor of Kings, the remaining battery was 84%; after one hour of video recording, 70%; and after one hour of video playback, 63%. While these numbers are still good, they don’t quite meet the expected standard for a 6000mAh battery. Further optimization is needed, especially since the Snapdragon 7S Gen 2 is a low-power chip—poor battery life can only be attributed to insufficient optimization by Meizu.

Finally, here are a few additional pros and cons of the Lucky08: It has an X-axis motor, dual speakers, and an IR blaster, which are pleasant surprises. However, charging is slow, the charging cable quality is poor, and it lacks NFC.

With these pros, cons, and detailed explanations, you should now have a comprehensive understanding of this phone. Personally, I think its design, system, camera, and battery life are strong points, though it does have some drawbacks. Overall, it offers good value for the price.