tech review

Back in the day, when we were still playing "Snake" on those basic brick phones, who would’ve thought that one day, smartphones would become this intelligent—capable of chatting with us and helping us get things done?

But the arrival of the Meizu 21 Pro seems to be telling us: "The future you imagined is already here."

Before you scroll down, let’s cover some background. In 2023, as AI large-model technology became a hot topic, the smartphone market—a melting pot of innovation—saw major players rushing to capitalize on the AI wave.

While everyone was busy cramming AI into their phones, Meizu, a veteran smartphone manufacturer, suddenly announced it would halt traditional phone development and fully transition to AI phones.

To make this shift, they made a bold move by releasing an open AI terminal device—the Meizu 21 Pro. In short, they ditched traditional smartphones to aim for something bigger.

1. Unboxing
Starting with the back, three cameras and a flash are aligned in a straight line,

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:

As a product designed to meet the needs of more users, the Meizu Lucky 08 not only boasts an ultra-high aesthetic appeal but also emphasizes practical AI capabilities. Let’s take a look at its performance in real-world usage.

The Meizu Lucky 08 comes in two color options: Starlight White and Meteorite Black, with a body weight of 202g and a thickness of 8.6mm.

Unlike the Number series and Note series, the Meizu Lucky 08’s camera module no longer follows a minimalist vertical arrangement. Instead, it adopts a design inspired by the aesthetics of star-track technology, with a 100MP main camera as the visual axis. The secondary camera (2MP macro) and flash are arranged around the main camera like satellites, forming a gravitational ring structure. The concentric starburst texture also adds visual depth to the entire module.

Additionally, as an AI-focused device, this physical red button serves as both the power button and a multifunctional AI key.

The front of the Meizu Lucky 08 is another

MEIZU’s flagship noise-canceling headphones are upgraded again, with the new MEIZU PANDAER Noise-Canceling Bluetooth Earbuds 1s in-ear now released.
● Still features a newly crafted metal star-ring body, making the rotating case a highlight.
● One-piece molding design provides solid protection for the whole unit.
● LED power display allows easy checking of the earbud case’s overall battery level for timely charging.
● Flyme instant pairing, part of the MEIZU ecosystem, shows a pop-up when the case is opened.
● 30-hour long standby time, easing battery anxiety.
● 38dB intelligent noise cancellation plus HiFi high-fidelity sound, delivering a new noise-canceling experience while ensuring music quality.