Category Breakdown
Meizu mblu 21
Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE
Performance
62.564.8
Camera
42.442.1
Display
75.575.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
70.872.8
Overall
59.260.0
Summary
- The Meizu mblu 21 features a 6.79-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE has a larger 11.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1200 x 1920 pixels, providing a sharper image quality.
- In terms of performance, the mblu 21 is powered by the Unisoc T606 chipset, whereas the Redmi Pad SE utilizes the more efficient Snapdragon 680, offering better processing capabilities.
- The camera system on the mblu 21 includes a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, compared to the Redmi Pad SE's 8 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera, which may yield lower image quality.
- Battery capacity is also a significant difference, with the mblu 21 at 4900 mAh and the Redmi Pad SE at 8000 mAh, along with faster charging at 18W for the latter.
- Build quality favors the Redmi Pad SE, which has an aluminum frame and glass front, while the mblu 21's materials are unspecified.
- Finally, the mblu 21 runs on Android 14, while the Redmi Pad SE operates on Android 13 but is upgradable to Android 15, offering a more current software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Meizu mblu 21
Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE
General
Release Date
2024, November 27
2023, August 15
Announced
2024, November 27
2023, August 15
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.79"
11"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1640 pixels (~264 ppi density)
1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~207 ppi density)
PPI
720
1200
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G57 MP1
Adreno 610
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
Unspecified
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, AFauxiliary lens
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4900 mAh
8000 mAh
Battery Details
4900 mAh
Li-Po 8000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
18W Quick Charge 3.0
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
N/A
255.5 x 167.1 x 7.4 mm (10.06 x 6.58 x 0.29 in)
Weight
N/A
478 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, White
Lavender Purple, Graphite Gray, Mint Green
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
No
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✓
Positioning
GPS
No
Software
Operating System
Android 14
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, HyperOS 2
OS Version
Android 14
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, HyperOS 2
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted); unspecified sensors
Accelerometer, proximity (accessories only)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
Audio Jack
Unspecified
Yes

