HMD Pulse
#3090
Meizu mblu 21
#2866Category Breakdown
HMD Pulse
Meizu mblu 21
Performance
70.170.1
Camera
19.139.6
Display
75.873.0
Battery
33.731.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
61.148.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
43.845.6
Summary
- The HMD Pulse features a 6.65-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels and a peak brightness of 600 nits, while the Meizu mblu 21 has a slightly larger 6.79-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels.
- Both devices are powered by the same Unisoc T606 chipset, offering similar performance levels, but the Pulse provides an option for 6GB of RAM compared to the mblu 21's 4GB.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP selfie camera, but the mblu 21 supports video recording without specifying a resolution.
- The Pulse has a larger 5000 mAh battery compared to the mblu 21's 4900 mAh, although the Pulse supports 10W charging while the mblu 21 does not support any charging.
- Both run on Android 14, but the Pulse includes a headphone jack, which the mblu 21 lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HMD Pulse
Meizu mblu 21
General
Release Date
2024, April 24
2024, November 27
Announced
2024, April 24
2024, November 27
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.65"
6.79"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
720 x 1640 pixels (~264 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MP1
Mali-G57 MP1
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
Unspecified
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, (wide), AFAuxiliary lens
13 MP, AFauxiliary lens
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
Yes
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4900 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh, user replaceable
4900 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.2 x 75 x 8.5 mm (6.43 x 2.95 x 0.33 in)
N/A
Weight
187 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Meteor Black, Dreamy Pink, Atmos Blue
Black, Blue, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Unspecified
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14
Android 14
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted); unspecified sensors