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Inexpensive Octa-Core Smartphones

The Meizu M3S will Offer Impressive Features for Around $100

— June 13, 2016 — Tech
The Meizu M3S is an octa-core smartphone that has been unveiled by the China-based consumer electronics company to offer users enhanced features without the high price.

The Meizu M3S will be available with either 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage as well as another with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage for 699 Yuan ($106) and 899 Yuan ($136), respectively.

The Meizu M3S smartphones will run Android 5.1 Lollipop software, while the user interface will be Meizu's Flyme OS.

Two nano SIM card slots enable users to have two SIM cards installed at once or utilize one for a SIM card and the other for a microSD storage card. The Meizu M3S octa-core smartphone will be made available for purchase exclusively in China with the potential for other markets to be added down the line.
Trend Themes
1. Affordable Octa-core Smartphones - The demand for reasonably priced octa-core smartphones is an opportunity to offer high-end features at an accessible price point.
2. Dual SIM Card Smartphones - The trend towards dual SIM card smartphones represents an opportunity to appeal to a market with multiple phone numbers or users.
3. Flyme OS - The adoption of Meizu's Flyme OS by their smartphones may lead to an opportunity for developers and businesses to create unique software and apps through this new platform.
Industry Implications
1. Smartphone Industry - Inexpensive octa-core smartphones have the potential to disrupt the traditional high-end smartphone market, opening new opportunities to capture a growing consumer base.
2. Mobile Network Operators - As dual SIM card smartphones become more popular, mobile network operators may look for new ways to attract and retain customers through innovative plans and services.
3. Mobile App Industry - The adoption of Flyme OS by Meizu smartphones presents an opportunity for app developers to expand their reach and create new software designed specifically for this operating system.
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