OMG! Ubuntu! reports
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
(Score: 2) by tibman on Tuesday May 26 2015, @02:08PM
I haven't seen the Ubuntu or Firefox phones available in the US yet : ( That Fx0 looked really interesting (firefox). Also, sort of surprised we haven't had a systemd comment yet so i'll fill that role. I'd rather have systemd on my phone than iOS/Android/windows.
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(Score: 2) by richtopia on Tuesday May 26 2015, @03:36PM
There are plenty of FirefoxOS phones on Ebay, although I'm not sure how useful they will be beyond development/tech demo.
I bought a new phone a few months ago and really wanted to try FirefoxOS, however they are targeting low end almost exclusively, and I consider 4G a requirement. I dream of the day that I can treat my phone like my computer in regards to operating systems; however I'm not holding my breath.
(Score: 2) by tibman on Tuesday May 26 2015, @04:21PM
They all do seem really low-end. Fx0 is the only one i've seen that is high-end (has 4G as well). http://au-fx.kddi.com/eng/products/index.html [kddi.com]
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