Meizu MX – The First of the MX Series

Launched in January 2012, the Meizu MX was the company’s first phone in the iconic MX series. It brought a stylish design, powerful Samsung Exynos chipset, and Meizu’s Flyme OS interface to compete with leading Android flagships of the time.

Design & Build Quality

The Meizu MX had a minimalist slate design with a glossy plastic back and Meizu’s signature small round home button on the front. Measuring 121.3 × 63.3 × 10.3 mm and weighing 139 g, it was compact and ergonomic—offered only in white. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meizu_MX?utm_source=chatgpt.com), [mobilawy.com](https://mobilawy.com/en/product/meizu_mx-4545?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

Display

The MX featured a **4.0-inch ASV LCD** with a resolution of **640 × 960 pixels (~288 ppi)**. The sharp screen was one of the best in its size class, giving users crisp visuals, vibrant colors, and wide viewing angles. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meizu_MX?utm_source=chatgpt.com), [gsmarena.com](https://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_mx-4545.php?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

Performance

Under the hood, the MX ran on the **Samsung Exynos 4210 Dual** chipset with a dual-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU and Mali-400 GPU. It packed **1 GB RAM** and **16 GB or 32 GB internal storage** (no microSD expansion). This hardware allowed smooth performance and strong multimedia handling for its time. ([gsmarena.com](https://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_mx-4545.php?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

Camera

The rear **8 MP autofocus camera** featured LED flash and was capable of recording **1080p video** at 30 fps. A **0.3 MP VGA front camera** was included for video calls. While modest by today’s standards, the MX’s main shooter was competitive in 2012. ([mobilawy.com](https://mobilawy.com/en/product/meizu_mx-4545?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

Battery & Connectivity

With an **1,600 mAh non-removable battery**, the MX provided average endurance for daily tasks. Connectivity options included 3G HSPA, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1, GPS, microUSB, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. NFC and 4G support were not present. ([gsmarena.com](https://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_mx-4545.php?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

Software & Flyme OS

The MX shipped with **Android 2.3 Gingerbread**, upgradeable to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, with **Flyme OS 1.0** on top. Flyme introduced Meizu’s minimalist design philosophy and gesture-based navigation, which would later define the MX series experience. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meizu_MX?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

Legacy

As the first MX phone, the Meizu MX set the foundation for future models like the MX2, MX3, and MX4. It was praised for its **display, design, and unique Flyme interface**, positioning Meizu as a serious smartphone competitor in China and internationally. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meizu_MX?utm_source=chatgpt.com))