Meizu M3 Max goes official with 6-inch display, 4,100mAh battery

A new Meizu smartphone has been announced. Dubbed M3 Max, the device is powered by a MediaTek Helio P10 chipset with octa-core 1.8GHz CPU and Mali T860 GPU, and sports a 6-inch full HD display.

It comes with 3GB RAM and 64GB of expandable internal memory, and packs in a large 4,100mAh battery with support for fast charging. In terms of camera, the handset features a 13MP rear unit and a 5MP front shooter. There's also a home button-embedded fingerprint sensor.

Measuring 163.4 x 81.6 x 7.94mm and weighing in at 189g, the M3 Max runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow-based Flyme OS 5.2, and offers support for hybrid dual SIM and 4G VoLTE.

Color options include Champagne Gold, Silver, Gray, and Rose Gold.

The phone has been made official in China, where it carries a price tag of RMB 1,699, which translates into around $255 at current exchange rates. While reservations have already begun, the M3 Max will be available for purchase in the country starting September 15. Pre-orders will apparently go live on September 12.