Canonical’s fairly over Ubuntu Edge dream might now have caught on, but that hasn’t stopped it from trying. Teaming up with its old partner, Meizu, the company has now come up with the most powerful Ubuntu smartphone to date, the Pro 5 Ubuntu Edition.
The Pro 5 comes with a 5.7″ AMOLED display at the front, with 1080p resolution as well as Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Under the hood, you get an octa-core Exynos 7420 processor with either 3 or 4 GB worth RAM and Mali T760 GPU. Connectivity options include USB Type-C, Wi-Fi 802.11ac standard, Bluetooth LE and Cat.4 LTE, as well as dual-SIM support.
The camera at the back is a 21 MP Sony IMX230 CMOS sensor with a 6-element lens, dual-tone flash and a bunch of modes to go along. The front is boosted by a 5 megapixel f/2.0 lens, as well as a fingerprint sensor.
Though the phone doesn’t come with MHL support, the OS supports its own Continuum-like feature, Convergence (there is a tablet which supports it, though) while the phone itself is said to be able to provide a desktop-like experience which we’ll have to wait and see how.
Obviously, the biggest news is the Ubuntu Core OS itself, which may or may not be aligned with your liking. Still Canonical is toting a global ordering system so if you’re interested look out for that from Monday onwards.
Meizu Pro 5 Specifications:
- CPU: 2.1 Ghz octa-core
- Chipset: Samsung Exynos 7420
- GPU: Mali T760
- OS: Ubuntu Core
- Supported Networks: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE (Cat.4); Dual SIM
- Design: Metallic design
- Display: 5.7″ AMOLED with 1080p (1080 x 1920) resolution
- Memory: RAM: 3 or 4 GBGB / Internal: 32 or 64 GB
- Card slot: yes
- Camera: Primary: 21 megapixel, with dual-tone Flash / Secondary: 5 megapixel
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.1 LE, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac, USB Type-C, GPS
- Battery: 3,050 mAh
- Price: TBA
So Ubuntu is also in SmartPhone race now.
comparable to Qmobile Z10 and Infinix Zero 3 in specs. Let’s see Price
Ubuntu is Open Source Linux Operating System. They’re much beyond vendors who adopt as Chinese and other brands. QMobile is just a trade name. They’re buying and selling phones.
Comparing Ubuntu with Qmobile is like comparing Apple (not iPhone) with stone.
well its not Ubuntu who is making the smartphone it is just offering the OS (operating system). Any of the smartphone company can have Ubuntu in their phones like QMobile/Infinix/Huawei etc.
Z10 isnt in this race due to its CPU. Zero 3 somewhat …
meizu is great. using MX5 for almost 6 months now. no glitch so far.
From where you have bought it?
Through a friend in china
ok thank you
Ubuntu Ha Ya Android
v.lucky person.
importing a phone is a bitch in Pak
bet you love its camera
They i guess. Camera is love
**They won’t
you mean to say : ” they wont i guess . Camera is love ? “
yeah lol. couldn’t edit comment from phone. a pakistani investor has to take risk and bring meizu , xiaomi and LetV
correct !
you are using ubuntu version ?
or Flyme OS ?
ubuntu version to be launched on 22nd Feb 2016 in WDC
ubuntu is for PRO 5. i have mx5.
you are using ubuntu version ?
or Flyme OS ?
ubuntu version to be launched on 22nd Feb 2016 in WDC
waiting for MEIZU and Xiaomi to set up official presence here !
Welcome sign for Open Source and a run to Windows 10 marketing team. I suggest the regulatory authority should remove all barriers, taxes, import duties, levies, charges, and surcharges for the Open Source hardware, phones, tablets, pcs, so as to develop a culture of development in Pakistan. I have seen young boys and girls learning windows OS and Microsoft Word. Imagine. Yes there is a positive point to Microsoft Windows 10 Mobile version is their AIT Cortana. Which is an achievement. But I’m sure Ubuntu has more than any one can ever thanks. Our developers are very intelligent. Pleae launch something new. The Government must and should support your work.
yeh cheez… now we can be out of IOS & Android Closed Circle. (WP is shutting down ) so not considering it.
My Mistake Flyme OS is a customized version of Android 5.1
Iphone designed inspiration… waiting for reviews on OS
IPhone & Galaxy Mixer
better than both
probably better than iphone… its camera was rated one of the best in the Android variant.
that CPU is no slouch either
Time will tell
but reviews have already told :P !
just like bend gate type reviews we received for iPhone 6…. general users are most realistic rather than reviewers … lol
haha
powerful AND costly !
the Android power pro 5 should retail for 50K plus here … and this should cost similar
the set looks like iphone 6
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