Meizu 22's New Octagonal Triple-Camera Module Exposed: Accidental Leak at MWC25?

Meizu 22's New Octagonal Triple-Camera Module Exposed: Accidental Leak at MWC25?On March 4th, a renowned digital blogger, @DigitalChatStation, posted an image on Weibo, claiming it was taken at Meizu's booth at MWC25. The accompanying text read, "This is the camera module you've been waiting for from Meizu

Meizu 22's New Octagonal Triple-Camera Module Exposed: Accidental Leak at MWC25?

On March 4th, a renowned digital blogger, @DigitalChatStation, posted an image on Weibo, claiming it was taken at Meizu's booth at MWC25. The accompanying text read, "This is the camera module you've been waiting for from Meizu." The image cleverly uses characters to depict an octagon housing a triple-camera module. At MWC25, Meizu launched the Meizu Note 22 series for the overseas market, including the Meizu Note 22, Meizu Note 22 Pro, Meizu Blue 22, and Meizu Blue 22 Pro. This unexpected leak of a new phone's module has sparked much speculation about the Meizu 22 series.

Zooming in on the image reveals a clearly visible octagonal camera module housing three lenses and a flash, arranged in a popular "Oreo"-style configuration. However, this design differs significantly from the previous Meizu 21 series, leading to lively discussions among netizens.

Prior to this leak, two design schemes for the Meizu 22 series circulated online. One suggested a continuation of the Meizu 21 series' design language. A prominent digital blogger, @WisdomPikachu, hinted that the Meizu 22 series would have minor design changes compared to its predecessor, retaining the familiar family design and launching at least two models: the Meizu 22 and Meizu 22 Pro.

The other scheme is the leaked "Oreo" design, featuring a novel octagonal shape with a "Bagua" (eight-trigram) arrangement of the rear camera module. Some alleged real-machine spy shots show a pure white body with a centrally located circular camera decoration, featuring a ring flash within the circular module.

Looking back at Meizu's 2024 phone designs, the Meizu Lucky08, released in September, as a new product line following the numbered and Note series, focused on aesthetics and practicality. It also featured an Oreo camera module with an "Gravity Star Ring" designa main camera in the center, with secondary cameras and the LED flash arranged on a circular track. The Meizu 21 series, in contrast, used a vertically arranged rear camera module with a ring light.

Therefore, after the leaked image surfaced, many netizens speculated that this wasn't the Meizu 22 but a new Lucky series phone.

Now, let's look at the leaked specifications. Reportedly, the Meizu 22 series will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor across the board, coupled with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. The standard version will have a 5500mAh battery with 80W wired fast charging, while the Pro version will boast a 6000mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless fast charging.

In terms of imaging, the Meizu 22 standard version will reportedly use a 50MP main camera, a 50MP telephoto lens, and a 13MP ultrawide lens, incorporating AI night noise reduction and dynamic range optimization for improved low-light and complex lighting performance. The Pro version is expected to feature a 50MP Samsung HP9 main camera and a dual-telephoto setup: a 50MP 2.5x upright telephoto and a 50MP 5x periscope telephoto lens, with a significant pixel upgrade compared to the previous generation.

Regarding pricing, according to the blogger, the standard version is expected to cost around 4000, while the Pro version will be priced around 5000.

As Meizu's flagship phone, the Meizu 22 series is highly anticipated. Previously, Zeng Yang, vice president of Xingji Meizu, stated on social media that Meizu's new phone R&D is progressing rapidly, and more new models, including those highly anticipated by fans, will be launched in 2025.

The leaked octagonal triple-camera module design undoubtedly adds to the mystery surrounding the Meizu 22 series. Is this new phone the Meizu 22, a new member of the Lucky series, or a completely independent model? Only official announcements will reveal the truth. Currently, various speculations and leaks regarding the Meizu 22 series are rampant. The accidental leak at MWC25 undoubtedly thrust the Meizu 22 series into the spotlight, generating immense consumer anticipation. Whether the novel octagonal design and "Oreo"-style camera module will win over consumers remains to be seen. Beyond hardware and design, Meizu 22 series' system optimization, software features, and user experience will all directly impact its market performance. The launch of the Meizu 22 series is crucial not only for Meizu's brand development but also for the overall competitive landscape of the smartphone market. We hope Meizu will deliver more surprises and offer a truly outstanding flagship product. This accidental leak adds a layer of intrigue to its launch. We eagerly await its official unveiling. The final design will be revealed in due time. Meizu will gradually unveil more information. Each new phone launch represents an innovation in technology and a challenge to the market; the Meizu 22 series is no exception. We have reason to believe that Meizu, leveraging years of technological accumulation and market experience, will deliver an excellent and satisfying product.