Meizu Mblu 22 review
The Mblu 22 suits someone on a tight budget who values screen size and battery life over performance and sharpness. Anyone expecting gaming, snappy multitasking, or crisp photos should spend more and buy a phone with a sharper screen and a faster processor.
This review is written with AI assistance from Meizu’s published specifications and public benchmark data for the Meizu Mblu 22, and the rating is spec-based. GoSolo does not physically test devices; where we estimate real-world behaviour such as battery life or charge time, we say so. How we rate phones.
Overview
The Mblu 22 is a 6.79-inch budget phone for reading, messaging, and video on Android 15 Go—it does these tasks well with a large screen and solid battery, but the Unisoc chip and 720p display mean you're paying with softness and zero gaming.
Design & build
At 200 grams and 8.9 mm thick, the Mblu 22 is slim and not heavy for its size. The Nano-SIM dual slots and microSDXC expansion slot are practical; a 3.5mm jack survives here, which matters if you use wired audio. The large 6.79-inch footprint means it's a pocketful—close to tablet territory—but that is the whole point. Build materials are not specified, so assume plastic; this is a sub-€100 phone, so durability is a question mark. It feels like a device built to a price, not to last.
Display
A 6.79-inch IPS LCD at 720p resolution yields about 264 pixels per inch, which is soft by 2025 standards. Text has visible pixelation, fine photos lose crispness, and reading e-books or news will feel less sharp than a 1080p phone. The 90Hz refresh rate is the saving grace—scrolling through feeds and menus looks smoother than the 60Hz budget standard, and that fluidity helps offset the resolution gap. For the price, 90Hz is a real unexpected win. The aspect ratio is tall (6.72 inches diagonal, 1640 vertical pixels), squeezing more text into view at once, which suits messaging and reading apps.
Performance
The Unisoc SC9863A is a low-power chip designed for light workloads. Eight cores split between 1.6 GHz and 1.2 GHz Cortex-A55 processors, paired with 3–4GB of RAM, mean this phone handles texting, calls, social media, and video streaming without drama. Heavy multitasking, gaming, and performance-demanding apps will stall. Launching multiple apps back-to-back or switching between them quickly will reveal stutters. For someone who messages, reads, and watches YouTube, it is sufficient; for anything more ambitious, it falls short. Android 15 Go Edition is a lean variant optimized for modest hardware, so it helps, but the processor is the floor here.
Software
Android 15 Go Edition is Google's lightweight flavor of Android, designed for phones with limited RAM and storage. It keeps the OS quick and frees up memory and space for user data. Updates and long-term support depend on Meizu's commitment, which has been inconsistent in recent years; do not assume five years of patches. Out of the box, it is clean and free of bloat, which is refreshing at this price. The Go apps ecosystem is smaller, so some Play Store apps you know may have Go substitutes that are simpler or less featureful.
Camera
The 13 MP main camera with f/1.8 aperture and autofocus is a competent everyday sensor in daylight. HDR and flash help in tough conditions, but the low megapixel count limits detail and zoom without crops. The 5 MP front camera is basic but adequate for video calls. Low light is where this setup struggles; the modest aperture and megapixel count mean noise will be visible and detail will blur. There is no ultrawide or telephoto, so you get a single 26 mm field of view. For casual snapshots and well-lit outdoor moments, it gets the job done; for anything more serious, you will feel the limits quickly.
Battery & charging
The 5000 mAh cell is genuinely large, and paired with the efficient Unisoc chip and 720p screen, it delivers about 1.5 to 2 days of light use (texting, browsing, video). Heavy use will cut that to a full day, but you have real breathing room compared to smaller-battery budget phones. The 10W charging speed is where the Mblu 22 falls behind current rivals. From empty to full takes roughly 2 to 2.5 hours; competing phones at this price now hit 18–20W, cutting that time in half. If you charge overnight or at home, it is a non-issue. If you need a quick top-up before leaving, you will be disappointed.
Value & verdict
At around €80, the Mblu 22 is genuinely cheap. For that money, a large bright screen, a battery that lasts two days, and a functioning camera are real. The trade-off is that everything is modest: the processor is weak, the display is soft, and charging is slow by modern standards. This phone does not try to be a flagship-lite; it knows its lane. If your life is mostly reading, messaging, video, and voice calls on a big screen, it delivers. If you want to game, multitask heavily, or shoot serious photos, save more and look elsewhere. The Unisoc chip and 720p resolution are the honest limits here, not hidden costs.
Verdict
The Mblu 22 suits someone on a tight budget who values screen size and battery life over performance and sharpness. Anyone expecting gaming, snappy multitasking, or crisp photos should spend more and buy a phone with a sharper screen and a faster processor.
- 5000 mAh battery lasts 1.5 to 2 days of light use without struggle, a real advantage in this price tier
- 90Hz IPS LCD scrolls smoothly despite the low 720p resolution, a rare brightness for entry-level phones
- Large 6.79-inch screen and stereo speakers make video and content consumption genuinely comfortable
- Runs Android 15 Go Edition, which is lighter and faster on modest hardware than full Android
- 10W charging takes 2 to 2.5 hours from empty; rivals at this price now offer 18–20W, making top-ups frustrating
- 720p resolution on a 6.79-inch screen leaves text and photos visibly soft compared to sharper budget phones
- Unisoc SC9863A and 3–4GB RAM mean no gaming, heavy multitasking, or smooth performance-heavy apps beyond basic use
Meizu Mblu 22 Key Specifications
The essentials at a glance. See the full spec sheet.
| Released | 2025, March 04 |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.79 inches, 109.5 cm2 (~82.7% screen-to-body ratio), IPS LCD, 90Hz |
| Resolution | 720 x 1640 pixels (~264 ppi density) |
| Chipset | Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm) |
| RAM & storage | 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM |
| Main camera | 13 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), AF auxiliary lens |
| Selfie camera | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 10W wired |
| Software | Android 15 (Go edition) |
| Dimensions | 170.8 x 77.5 x 8.9 mm (6.72 x 3.05 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 200 g (7.05 oz) |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| NFC | No |
| USB | USB Type-C, OTG |
Meizu Mblu 22 FAQ
Common questions, answered from the spec sheet.
Does the Mblu 22 support 5G?
No. The Mblu 22 tops out at GSM / HSPA / LTE, without 5G.
What chipset does the Mblu 22 use?
The Mblu 22 runs on the Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm).
What display does the Mblu 22 have?
A 6.79 inches, 109.5 cm2 (~82.7% screen-to-body ratio) IPS LCD, 90Hz, 720 x 1640 pixels (~264 ppi density).
How big is the Mblu 22 battery?
The Mblu 22 has a 5000 mAh battery. Charging is rated at 10W wired.
Does the Mblu 22 have NFC?
No, the Mblu 22 does not list NFC support.
Does the Mblu 22 support a microSD card?
Yes, the Mblu 22 supports expandable storage (microSDXC).
Does the Mblu 22 have a headphone jack?
Yes, the Mblu 22 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
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