Meizu Makes a Comeback in the Philippine Market with the Note 21 and mblu 21

In an exciting development for the Philippine smartphone industry, Meizu is making its return to the market with two new devices – the Meizu Note 21 and Meizu mblu 21. This coincides with Geely’s brand relaunch in the Philippines, highlighting the growing presence of Chinese technology brands in the SEA market.

New Offerings from Meizu

The Meizu Note 21 is positioned as a more premium offering, featuring enhanced specifications and build quality.

Meanwhile, the Meizu mblu 21 is a more budget-friendly alternative, maintaining essential features for daily use.

Device Specifications

Market Positioning

Both devices come with Android 14 out of the box. The Note 21 stands out with its larger 6,000mAh battery and superior camera system, while the mblu 21 offers an attractive choice for budget-conscious consumers.

As of the time of writing (February 12, 2025), the official prices for both devices in the Philippine market are yet to be confirmed. The pricing strategy will be crucial in determining Meizu’s competitive position against established brands in the region.

The Geely-Meizu Connection

In July 2022, Geely, through its subsidiary Hubei Xingji Shidai Technology Co., Ltd., acquired a majority stake in Meizu Technology. This acquisition marked Geely’s entry into the smartphone industry, complementing its automotive technology ecosystem. The deal reportedly gave Geely a 79% controlling stake in Meizu.

For more information, you may visit Meizu’s official Facebook page.

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Emman Tortoza

Chief Editor and Content Lead at Gadget Pilipinas | Website

Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.