Meizu 16s
The Meizu 16s is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2019).
2019 · Mid-range · Android 9.0 (Pie)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Flagship), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size6.2" · 151.9 x 73.4 x 7.6 mm (5.98 x 2.89 x 0.30 in)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
RAM6GB | 8GB
Storage128GB | 256GB
Main Camera48 MP · Six-LED dual-tone flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Smooth Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) for daily use and light gaming
✓Sharp 400 PPI screen
✓6.2" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 165g — easy to carry
✓5G capable for fast cellular data
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,600 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage days
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2019, April. Released 2019, April
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Upper-mid performance — fast and capable
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
OS
Android 9.0 (Pie), Flyme 7.3
RAM
6GB | 8GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
400 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
Good detail in daylight conditions
Main Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Main Camera Features
Six-LED dual-tone flash, Auto-HDR, panorama
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,600 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 3600 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
165g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
151.9 x 73.4 x 7.6 mm (5.98 x 2.89 x 0.30 in)
Colors
Carbon Black, Pearl White, Phantom Blue
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 а/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Meizu 16s does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Meizu 16s has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the Meizu 16s charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 24W (24W wired).
No, the Meizu 16s does not support a memory card.
The Meizu 16s SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
No, the Meizu 16s does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Meizu 16s ships with Android 9.0 (Pie), Flyme 7.3.
The Meizu 16s uses USB Type-C 2.0.
The Meizu 16s supports Wi-Fi 802.11 а/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Meizu 16s has 5.0, A2DP, LE.
