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The second Ubuntu Phone to be commercially released is a 5.36-inch smartphone powered by an eight-core MediaTek MT6595 SoC (modified by Meizu), a healthy 2GB RAM and 16GB of built-in flash storage for files, photos, and apps.
Two cameras are included: a 20.7 megapixel rear snapper and a front selfie cam pushing a more modest 2 megapixels.
It runs the latest version of Ubuntu (for Phones) rather than the Flyme OS Android fork Meizu traditionally ships on its handsets.
Like the Bq Aquaris E4.5 Ubuntu Edition, the Ubuntu version of the Meizu MX4 is also being pitched at developers initially.
[...] The Ubuntu MX4 is available to buy directly from the Meizu website in China. It's priced at ¥1,799 (less than US $300) and available in a choice of two color schemes: 'Silver' and 'Golden'.
[...] Update May 20: The device is currently not showing up as an option available to purchase. Meizu is running a 20 day discount on the MX4 (dropping to ¥1499 ) but the Ubuntu version seems to be excluded. We've reached out to Meizu to find out more.
Related: The First Ubuntu Phone: €169, Underwhelming Specs, Online Apps, Sales Gimmick
[Editor's Comment: Original Submission]
(Score: 2) by kaszz on Tuesday May 26 2015, @09:22AM
Is there sources and hardware API docs enough to port other operating systems than Ubuntu (system'd) ?