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Meizu 22 Design Teased: World's Thinnest Bezels at 1.2mm, Likely Final Phone Before AI Shift
New Delhi | July 28, 2025 By Michael B Norris, Senior Technology Journalist
Three years ago, I walked out of a phone shop in Karol Bagh with a Meizu 16th in my hand, a phone no one in my circle had heard of.
The salesman, curious and amused, said, "Sir, this brand is rare here. But their screens? Next level."
That moment marked my brief obsession with Meizu's minimalist design - and my frustration when the brand slowly vanished from Indian shelves.
So when Meizu teased the Meizu 22 - claiming it has the narrowest bezels ever on a smartphone - I had to find out if this was just a swan song or a meaningful final act.
This article explores what the Meizu 22 could mean for design innovation, why it might be the company’s final smartphone, and what Indian users and shopkeepers think about the comeback of a brand that's largely disappeared from local view.
Earlier this week, Meizu posted a teaser on Weibo claiming that the upcoming Meizu 22 will sport the world's thinnest bezels on a smartphone.
The company says the bezels will measure just 1.2mm - a significant reduction from the already-impressive 1.74mm bezels on the Meizu 21, which launched in November 2023.
To achieve this, Meizu’s R&D team developed its own "LIPO process" that involves six complex layers of material engineering.
That moment marked my brief obsession with Meizu's minimalist design - and my frustration when the brand slowly vanished from Indian shelves.
So when Meizu teased the Meizu 22 - claiming it has the narrowest bezels ever on a smartphone - I had to find out if this was just a swan song or a meaningful final act.
This article explores what the Meizu 22 could mean for design innovation, why it might be the company’s final smartphone, and what Indian users and shopkeepers think about the comeback of a brand that's largely disappeared from local view.
A Bold Teaser: Thinner Than Ever
Earlier this week, Meizu posted a teaser on Weibo claiming that the upcoming Meizu 22 will sport the world's thinnest bezels on a smartphone.
The company says the bezels will measure just 1.2mm - a significant reduction from the already-impressive 1.74mm bezels on the Meizu 21, which launched in November 2023.
To achieve this, Meizu’s R&D team developed its own "LIPO process" that involves six complex layers of material engineering.
According to the company, this process led to a high initial failure rate and multiple near-abandonments during testing.
But eventually, the team pulled off what it calls the "world's narrowest fourth-class white border."
Key Specs: Meizu 22 (Expected vs. Meizu 21)
Key Specs: Meizu 22 (Expected vs. Meizu 21)
FeatureMeizu 22 (Expected)Meizu 21 (Launched)
Display Size ~6.5 inches (rumored) 6.55 inches
Resolution Full HD+ 1080x2340 pixels
Refresh Rate 120Hz 120Hz
Brightness Unknown Up to 1,100 nits
Processor TBD Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
GPU TBD Adreno 750
RAM Expected 12GB 12GB
Bezel Thickness 1.2mm 1.74mm
Software Last Android version? FlymeOS based on Android
A Farewell Flagship?
In February 2024, Meizu announced it was exiting the smartphone business to pivot entirely toward artificial intelligence. The Meizu 22, therefore, might be its final Android smartphone.
In a translated post from Chinese, the company said: "We believe the era of single-function devices is ending. We now focus on integrating AI deeply into human-machine interactions."
That puts the Meizu 22 in a strange position: a beautiful piece of hardware made at the edge of extinction.
Indian Retailers React: “No One’s Asking for Meizu”
In a visit to New Delhi’s Gaffar Market, I spoke with multiple mobile shop owners. Most hadn't stocked Meizu phones in years.
"They just stopped coming," said Junaid, who runs a mid-sized mobile outlet. "No updates, no ads, and no demand. I used to keep Meizu for geeky customers. Now? I don’t even get asked."
Another dealer, in Karol Bagh, echoed the sentiment: "Sir, today if a phone doesn’t have big branding or service center backing, people won’t trust it."
Yet when I showed them the teaser image of the Meizu 22, nearly all paused.
"If this is real," Junaid said, "then yes, the design is attractive. But they need to fix trust first."
Reddit Speaks: Hype or Skepticism?
Over on r/IndianTechDeals and r/Meizu, discussions around the Meizu 22 teaser ranged from curious excitement to outright doubt.
One user wrote:
"Bezels that thin? Cool. But will it come to India? Will we get updates beyond one year?"
Another posted:
"Loved my old Meizu MX5. But they ghosted Indian users. I'm not falling for it again."
A minority of hardcore Meizu fans, however, praised the company for taking design risks in an era where most phones look the same.
Why Bezels Still Matter
While the industry shifts focus to foldables and AI integration, bezel innovation remains an underappreciated pursuit.
Narrow bezels mean higher screen-to-body ratios, immersive viewing, and minimal distraction - crucial for gaming and content consumption.
"When I upgraded from a Pixel 4a to a Galaxy S24," said Prateek, a UI designer I interviewed in Bengaluru, "what struck me wasn’t the performance leap. It was how clean the front looked."
For design purists, the Meizu 22’s extreme bezel reduction could signal the endgame of slab-phone aesthetics.
Can Design Alone Save a Brand?
Design alone, however, rarely guarantees longevity. Without updates, user trust, and after-sales support, even the most beautifully built phone becomes a liability.
This is where Meizu's AI pivot could either be seen as abandonment or strategic evolution. If Meizu 22 integrates even a preview of what their AI focus will look like, it might soften the blow.
But as it stands, the Meizu 22 looks like a tech elegy: bold, quiet, and likely final.
The Competitive Context
The current bezel contenders include:
iPhone 15 Pro: 1.5mm bezels (claimed)
Samsung Galaxy S24: Slightly wider than 1.5mm
Xiaomi 14: Advertised 1.6mm bezels
If Meizu truly achieves 1.2mm, it leapfrogs them all. But marketing claims need verification. If the final product has black padding under the display glass, it might look thicker in real-world use.
"Specs are one thing," said Abhinav, a phone reviewer on YouTube. "But how it feels in hand - how immersive it is when gaming or watching YouTube - that’s the real test."
Final Thoughts: The Thinnest Goodbye?
Meizu 22 may never launch in India officially. And if it does, it will likely be through grey markets or third-party imports.
But the teaser reveals something more than just a phone.
It reflects the last flourish of a brand trying to say goodbye on its own terms.
Instead of chasing specs, Meizu appears to be chasing purity - one final exercise in hardware elegance.
Will it sell in millions? Probably not. Will it shift the market? Unlikely.
But will it be remembered?
If the 1.2mm bezels are real - yes.
Michael B Norris is a Local delhi based journalist covering smartphone design, mobile hardware, and next-gen interfaces for over a decade.
Will it sell in millions? Probably not. Will it shift the market? Unlikely.
But will it be remembered?
If the 1.2mm bezels are real - yes.
Michael B Norris is a Local delhi based journalist covering smartphone design, mobile hardware, and next-gen interfaces for over a decade.
He writes for trendingalone blogspot its a tech news site and is known for human-first analysis in product reporting.
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