Overall Score
62.1Category Breakdown
Overall(#2020)62.1
Performance(#1688)67.0
Camera(#2490)44.3
Display(#2385)75.5
Battery(#1904)58.5
Build(#3952)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Meizu Note 21
Short Review
- The Meizu Note 21 features a sleek design available in Ivory, Diamond Black, and Gulf Blue.
- It sports a 6.74-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate, providing smooth visuals despite the lower pixel density.
- Powered by the Unisoc T606 chipset, it offers decent performance with an octa-core CPU and 8GB of RAM, suitable for everyday tasks.
- The camera system includes a 50 MP main sensor and a 2 MP secondary sensor, allowing for versatile photography, while the 8 MP front camera captures decent selfies.
- The device is equipped with a robust 6000 mAh battery, ensuring extended usage, although it supports only 18W wired charging.
- Running on Flyme OS, the software experience is tailored for Meizu's ecosystem, though it lacks 5G connectivity.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.3, while a USB Type-C port is available for charging and data transfer.
- The phone does not feature wireless charging or stereo speakers, but it retains a headphone jack for wired audio.
- Overall, the Meizu Note 21 combines solid specifications with a functional design.
Specifications
General
Release Date2024, September 13
Announced2024, September 13
DescriptionNot to be confused with Meizu 21 Note for China
Display
Size6.74"
TypeIPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels*, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate90Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetUnisoc T606 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MP1
Memory256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC
Camera
Main Camera50 MP
Main Camera Details50 MP, AF2 MP
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP
Video RecordingYes
Selfie VideoYes
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity6000 mAh
Battery Details6000 mAh
Charging Details18W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
DimensionsN/A
WeightN/A
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsIvory, Diamond Black, Gulf Blue
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemFlyme OS
OS VersionFlyme OS
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted); unspecified sensors
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes