Meizu's Mysterious New Phone Unveiled at MWC2025: Meizu 22 Series or New Mid-Range Lucky09? Flagship Models on the Horizon

Meizu's Mysterious New Phone Unveiled at MWC2025: Meizu 22 Series or New Mid-Range Lucky09? Flagship Models on the HorizonMany netizens speculate this new phone is likely the Meizu 22 Pro. However, Meizu has yet to officially comment

Meizu's Mysterious New Phone Unveiled at MWC2025: Meizu 22 Series or New Mid-Range Lucky09? Flagship Models on the Horizon

At MWC2025, Starry Sky Meizu launched the Note22, mBlu 22, and mBlu 22 Pro, entry-level models that failed to garner significant attention. However, a recent photo of a mysterious new Meizu phone taken at the MWC booth has sparked heated online discussions. The photo shows a phone with a pure white back cover, featuring a unique centered "Oreo"-style large circular design with an octagonal decorative frame, housing a ring flash and a triple rear camera setup. This differs significantly from the vertically arranged triple camera of its predecessor, the Meizu 21, with its vertical metal middle frame and more rounded corners showcasing a completely different aesthetic.

Many netizens speculate this new phone is likely the Meizu 22 Pro. However, Meizu has yet to officially comment. Previous reports suggested Meizu would prioritize the release of mid-range models, with the flagship 22 series launching later; therefore, this new phone could also be a brand-new mid-range model the Lucky09.

Renowned digital blogger @DigitalChatStation recently revealed handling a soon-to-be-released phone with a 6550mAh battery, while hinting that the higher-end Meizu 22 series requires "waiting a bit longer." This suggests Meizu may soon release a new phone with an ultra-large battery capacity, pushing back the launch of the Meizu 22 series.

Meanwhile, several digital bloggers state the Meizu 22 series will include standard and Pro versions. Besides retaining a white version, the series is expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (presumably referring to a top-tier Snapdragon chip, as the exact model wasn't explicitly stated). The design changes are reportedly minimal compared to the previous generation, with the camera module largely unchanged (still vertically arranged), although the camera sensor size might be slightly larger.

Leaks suggest the Meizu 22 standard version will sport a 6.55-inch FHD+ Samsung AMOLED straight screen with narrowed bezels to 1.22mm, supporting a 120Hz refresh rate and ultrasonic fingerprint recognition, targeting the ~$3000 price segment as a lightweight, small-screen flagship. The Meizu 22 Pro, aimed at the ~$4000 price segment, is positioned as a large-screen all-rounder, featuring a ~6.8-inch BOE OLED straight screen, potentially with upgraded emissive materials, supporting 120Hz LTPO refresh rate and ultrasonic fingerprint recognition.

Regarding the camera system, the Meizu 22 might revert to a more conventional 50MP Sony main camera, retaining the ultrawide lens, while upgrading the depth-of-field lens to a 50MP telephoto lens. The Meizu 22 Pro is rumored to feature dual telephoto lenses: a 2.5X 50MP telephoto lens and a 5.0X 50MP periscope telephoto lens. The main camera might upgrade to a 1/1.3-inch Samsung sensor paired with a 50MP ultrawide lens.

Other specifications include a battery exceeding 5500mAh with 80W fast charging and IP68 dust and water resistance for the Meizu 22 standard version, and a battery exceeding 6000mAh with 80W fast charging and IP68/69 dust and water resistance for the Meizu 22 Pro.

Regarding the release date, Starry Sky Meizu Vice President @Zeng Yang stated earlier this year that new phone development is progressing rapidly, with more new models to be released in 2025, including those highly anticipated by Meizu fans. This indicates Meizu will launch more new products in the future, warranting continued attention.

In summary, Meizu is expected to release multiple new phone models soon. The unveiling of the mysterious new phone adds more suspense to Meizu's 2025 product lineup. Whether it's a premature appearance of the Meizu 22 series or the stunning debut of the new mid-range Lucky09 remains to be seen, awaiting official confirmation from Meizu. While the Meizu 22 series flagship launch has been delayed, its powerful configuration and anticipated camera system still warrant high consumer expectations. While MWC2025 didn't deliver a flagship surprise from Meizu, it laid the groundwork for future product launches, making its subsequent market performance worth watching. Both the mysterious new phone and the upcoming Meizu 22 series will be major highlights in the 2025 mobile phone market. Whether Meizu can use these new phones to regain its peak performance remains to be seen. For consumers, the abundance of choices and intense competition are undoubtedly positive.