On February 11, 2026, reports surfaced online indicating that the development of the Meizu 23 project had been suspended, sparking speculation that Meizu's smartphone business might be on the verge of dissolution. As of the publication of this article, Meizu has remained silent on the matter, and its customer service representatives have also stated that they have not received any official notifications regarding the situation. Prior to these rumors, senior executives from StarRMeizu had confirmed that the Meizu 23 project had received approval, with initial plans set for a mid-year market launch.
