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Meizu launches analogue Meizu Mix watch

AndiAugust 19, 2016

Rumours of a Meizu smartwatch have come to life today as Meizu launch the Mix analogue smartwatch.

This isn’t the first time that Meizu have tried to offer a wearable, but it is the first time that a Meizu branded wearable has hit the market and as we suspected it isn’t an Android Wear device (of for that matter anything remotely close).

The Meizu Mix looks like an analogue watch because that is what it is. It’s traditional design and choice of styling is going to appeal to those who don’t what to look like they are carrying around a lot of tech, but inside there are a few neat features.

Like the Elephone watch which launched earlier in the year, the Meizu Mix has a collection of LED lights, Bluetooth connection and offers simple sports tracking data and notification alerts. Where as the Elephone used disposable batteries the Meizu Mix has a built in 270mAh battery good for a claimed 20 days of use.

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We’re hoping that the quality of the Meizu Mix is up to scratch as the rather limited smartwatch isn’t at all cheap considering the features it has to offer. Pricing starts off at 1000 Yuan for a silver and denim version, rising to 1300 Yuan for the leather model and topping out at 1500 Yuan for a metal strap version.

Meizu will only be releasing the Mix if it meets it’s crowdfunding target, and then the wearable will be available from October.

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NextHype
August 19, 2016
That’s not ugly for a chinese watch but who will buy a slightly improved mechanical watch from a chinese brand at this price ? Plus, fitness tracking is OK on a fitness band, not on a traditional watch… you don’t wanna sweat on your leather strap so you won’t bring your everyday watch when running.
BTW, I hope rumors are true and there really is an Exynos 8890 in this watch.
JK ^^
a
August 19, 2016
1000 yuan = 150USD
It costs as much as their meizu note 3

NextHype
August 19, 2016
That’s not ugly for a chinese watch but who will buy a slightly improved mechanical watch from a chinese brand at this price ? Plus, fitness tracking is OK on a fitness band, not on a traditional watch… you don’t wanna sweat on your leather strap so you won’t bring your everyday watch when running.
BTW, I hope rumors are true and there really is an Exynos 8890 in this watch.
JK ^^
Guest
August 19, 2016
1000 yuan = 150USD
It costs as much as their meizu note 3

sere83
August 19, 2016
meh, pretty uninspiring stuff from meizu. Glad I backed the Ticwatch 2 on kickstarter for a similar price, looks far far superior.
- ham
  August 20, 2016
  No digital watch can compete analog watches. Analog watches are far superior than any digital watches out there. Digital watches are just some gimmicks for now that do nothing really special that you cannot do without them (for example will you really need to control your cellphone music player app from your watch?! you cannot just pickup your phone and do it?) . Plus will you wear a digital watch for formal occasions or parties? if yes then everybody will laugh at you inwardly!
  - Sere83
    August 20, 2016
    Lol you mad? I bought ticwatch 2 because I want to track my runs via GPS, this meizu junk or an analogue watch can’t do that or display notifications or do all the other things smartwatches are for. If i wanted a proper analogue watch id buy a proper brand not this meizu crap and if i want a proper smart watch id get a ticwatch 2, apple watch, moto 360 or similar. They are 2 totally different things that are used for completely different purposes, an anaogue watch is basically a fashion item for telling the time, that is all. A smart watch is usually used for excercise tracking, notifications, voice controls etc. Why would you even compare them? They have completely different uses. Of course id wear a smart watch to a party, id wear it anywhere if i wanted to, don’t know what kind of parties you go to but no one would laugh at me lol, I doubt anyone would even notice my watch to be honest.
sere83
August 19, 2016
meh, pretty uninspiring stuff from meizu. Glad I backed the Ticwatch 2 on kickstarter for a similar price, looks far far superior.
- Guest
  August 20, 2016
  No digital watch can compete analog watches. Analog watches are far superior than any digital watches out there. Digital watches are just some gimmicks for now that do nothing really special that you cannot do without them (for example will you really need to control your cellphone music player app from your watch?! you cannot just pickup your phone and do it?) . Plus will you wear a digital watch for formal occasions or parties? if yes then everybody will laugh at you inwardly!
- Sere83
  August 20, 2016
  Lol you mad? I bought ticwatch 2 because I want to track my runs via GPS, this meizu junk or an analogue watch can’t do that or display notifications or do all the other things smartwatches are for. If i wanted a proper analogue watch id buy a proper brand not this meizu crap and if i want a proper smart watch id get a ticwatch 2, apple watch, moto 360 or similar. They are 2 totally different things that are used for completely different purposes, an anaogue watch is basically a fashion item for telling the time, that is all. A smart watch is usually used for excercise tracking, notifications, voice controls etc. Why would you even compare them? They have completely different uses. Of course id wear a smart watch to a party, id wear it anywhere if i wanted to, don’t know what kind of parties you go to but no one would laugh at me lol, I doubt anyone would even notice my watch to be honest.