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2023 Author: Donald Evans | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-05-21 05:03
It might seem that Ubuntu on phones is not very successful in view of the little attention it receives from the media, but some brands continue to bet on it. Now the Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu Edition is presented, a high-end with Ubuntu that shows that this operating system does not always have to be reserved for simple devices.
Some time ago we met the Meizu Pro 5 with Android, which is a smartphone with a large screen and advanced specifications. Now you are going to receive a version with Ubuntu for mobile phones, an operating system that does not offer the same experience as the desktop one, but does provide new features such as remote control touch gestures from the edges of the screen, a versatile notification bar or very powerful widgets.
Ubuntu for mobile, despite few apps, is attracting a lot of attention. It is not a very mature platform, but the Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu Edition wants to see if there is room for a high-end in the segment.
In any case, it seems that Meizu and the Spanish bq are the only brands that trust Ubuntu. Meizu focuses on advanced models like this, and bq in the mid-range, which is perhaps best suited for Ubuntu at the moment. But everyone has their preferences!
Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu Edition, specifications
We are going to review the data sheet of the Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu Edition so that you can verify that we are dealing with a truly advanced model, which even stands out in an ecosystem as competitive as Android. Here you have all the details:
- Display: 5.7-inch AMOLED with a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels.
- Processor: Samsung Exynos 7420 8-core.
- RAM memory: 3 GB.
- Internal storage: 32 GB.
- Rear camera: 21 megapixel with laser focus.
- Front camera: 5 megapixels.
- Connectivity: 4G/LTE dual SIM.
- Battery: 3,050 mAh.
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Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu Edition, availability and price
The truth is that cheap smartphones with Ubuntu are dominated by bq, and we can expect a price of the Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu Edition between 400 and 500 euroswhen it launches. These are not official figures, but they are reasonable given the cost of the Android model.
What we do know is that the Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu Edition can be reserved online when MWC 2016 begins, a large trade fair mobile technology that starts on February 22 in Barcelona. We wouldn't be surprised if it sold out, as has already happened with other models that run Ubuntu.
What do you think of the Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu Edition? Are you interested in a high-end with Ubuntu, or does this operating system seem more appropriate for cheap smartphones?
