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The emergence of the Meizu Lucky 08 is like a stone thrown into a calm lake, stirring consumers to re-examine the mid-range smartphone market. Named "Lucky," this phone lacks the halo of flagship models but showcases how a budget device can win user favor through precise trade-offs, thanks to its balanced specs and unique AI ecosystem.

Design: Breaking Free from Homogenization with Aesthetics

First-time users of the Lucky 08 will find it hard not to be drawn to its front design—a 6.78-inch flat screen framed by ultra-narrow 1.75mm bezels, with a white front panel standing out among the sea of black-bezeled budget phones. This 1.5K resolution display not only supports a 144Hz high refresh rate but also enhances wet-hand operation and responsiveness through AI touch optimization. Turning to the back, the star-track circular camera module continues Meizu’s pursuit of symmetrical aesthetics while establishing distinctiveness in its price range with transparent-textured detailing.

Performance:

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