Meizu Note 21
#2020
Philips S6310 Essence 20
#2233Category Breakdown
Meizu Note 21
Philips S6310 Essence 20
Performance
67.064.8
Camera
44.344.3
Display
75.575.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
62.161.4
Summary
- The Meizu Note 21 features a larger 6.74-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Philips S6310 Essence 20 has a slightly smaller 6.56-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, both supporting a 90Hz refresh rate.
- Both devices are powered by the same Unisoc T606 chipset, but the Meizu offers a higher RAM option of 8GB compared to the Philips' maximum of 8GB with a lower base of 4GB.
- Camera specifications are similar, with both having a 50 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, but the Philips includes a depth sensor.
- The Meizu has a larger 6000 mAh battery compared to the 5000 mAh in the Philips, with faster charging at 18W versus 10W.
- In terms of software, the Meizu runs Flyme OS, while the Philips operates on Android 14, offering different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Meizu Note 21
Philips S6310 Essence 20
General
Release Date
2024, September 13
2024
Announced
2024, September 13
2024
Description
Not to be confused with Meizu 21 Note for China
N/A
Display
Size
6.74"
6.56"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels*, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, AF2 MP
50 MP, (wide), AF2 MP, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
8 MP
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
Yes
Yes
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
6000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
6000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
N/A
163.5 x 76 x 8.6 mm (6.44 x 2.99 x 0.34 in)
Weight
N/A
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Ivory, Diamond Black, Gulf Blue
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-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, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Flyme OS
Android 14
OS Version
Flyme OS
Android 14
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted); unspecified sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted); unspecified sensors
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes