Speculation has emerged online suggesting that the Meizu 23 project has been halted and the company's smartphone business is on the verge of dissolution. As of the time of reporting, Meizu has not issued an official response to these claims. A customer service representative stated that they have not received any related notifications. Previously, during a 2026 Meizu fan event, the company announced plans to launch the Meizu 23 smartphone within the year, highlighting improvements in hand-feel and the narrowest bezels in the brand's history, though it would not feature a white front panel. Meizu had indicated the Meizu 23 was scheduled for a mid-year release. Additionally, the company previously canceled the launch of the Meizu 22 Air, citing significant price increases in memory components as the reason.