What Our Tests Revealed

The Meizu 22 is an impressive flagship, but network compatibility is one of the most important questions for American buyers. We put the phone to the test across multiple carriers to see if it truly works on US 5G networks.

On major carriers like T-Mobile and AT&T, the Meizu 22 performed well on LTE and managed to connect to mid-band 5G in many areas. Speeds were fast and stable when the network supported the bands the phone uses. For day-to-day browsing, streaming, and gaming, it worked just as well as a domestic flagship phone.

However, compatibility was less consistent on Verizon. The phone connected to LTE reliably, but 5G access was spotty, especially in areas using mmWave or certain C-band frequencies. This could be an issue for users who rely heavily on Verizon’s fastest 5G coverage.

It’s worth noting that the Meizu 22 does not officially list US-specific carrier certifications. That means you may experience gaps in rural coverage or miss certain advanced features like carrier aggregation or VoLTE optimization, depending on your provider.

Despite those limitations, the phone remains usable across most urban and suburban areas where major 5G bands overlap with its supported frequencies. For most users, the difference will be noticeable only when pushing for maximum speed tests or traveling to fringe coverage zones.

If you’re planning to import the Meizu 22, checking the specific model number against your carrier’s frequency list is strongly recommended. Choosing the right variant can make a big difference in how seamless your network experience is.

Overall, the Meizu 22 works well enough on US 5G to be considered a daily driver, but buyers should go in knowing that it may not match the carrier-optimized experience of phones sold directly in the United States.