Overall Score
76.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#102)76.6
Performance(#80)88.3
Camera(#89)57.5
Display(#30)90.0
Battery(#635)67.5
Build(#1947)75.8
Comparisons Featuring Meizu 21 Note
Short Review
- The Meizu 21 Note features a sleek design with dimensions of 162.4 x 76.9 x 8.2 mm and a weight of 205g, utilizing a glass front, aluminum frame, and plastic back.
- Its 6.78-inch LTPO OLED display supports 1 billion colors, a 144Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+, delivering a resolution of 1264 x 2780 pixels at approximately 450 ppi.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, it offers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 740 GPU, complemented by options of 256GB or 512GB storage paired with 16GB RAM.
- The camera system includes a 50 MP main sensor with OIS and a 13 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording in 8K and featuring gyro-EIS for stabilization.
- A 16 MP front camera is included for selfies.
- The 5500mAh battery supports 65W wired charging but lacks wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Flyme OS, it offers a user-friendly interface and stereo speakers for enhanced audio.
- Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, Bluetooth 5.3, and NFC.
- The device is available in black and white colors, but does not feature water resistance or a headphone jack.
- Overall, the Meizu 21 Note combines high-end specifications with a modern design.
Specifications
General
Release Date2024, May 16
Announced2024, May 16
DescriptionNot to be confused with Meizu Note 21 for International markets
Display
Size6.78"
TypeLTPO OLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 5000 nits (peak)
Resolution1264 x 2780 pixels (~450 ppi density)
PPI1264
Refresh Rate144Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPUAdreno 740
Memory256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera50 MP
Main Camera Details50 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/2.4, 16mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), AF
Front Camera16 MP
Front Camera Details16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
Video Recording8K, 4K, 1080p; gyro-EIS
Selfie VideoYes
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity5500 mAh
Battery Details5500 mAh
Charging Details65W wired, PD3 PPS, QC4+
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions162.4 x 76.9 x 8.2 mm (6.39 x 3.03 x 0.32 in)
Weight205 g
MaterialsGlass front, aluminum frame, plastic back
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 а/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Software
Operating SystemFlyme OS
OS VersionFlyme OS
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo