Meizu Note 21
$150Starting price · USBudget2024
4.2
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.74"
Display
50MP
Camera
6,000
mAh
8GB
Max RAM
18W
Charging
Why This Phone
BudgetThe Meizu Note 21 is a budget-tier device defined by its entry-level Unisoc T606 chipset and low-resolution display. While it offers excellent battery capacity and storage, the charging speed is insufficient for the battery size. The popularity score is low as Meizu has a limited global footprint in the current market. Tier classification is based on the entry-level chipset and budget-oriented specifications.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera3.5
Performance3.0
Battery7.5
Display3.5
Build4.0
Value6.0
Strengths
Large 6000 mAh battery capacity
Generous 256GB internal storage
Includes 3.5mm headphone jack
Dedicated microSDXC card slot
Weaknesses
Low resolution 720p display
Slow 18W wired charging for a 6000 mAh battery
Entry-level Unisoc T606 chipset limits performance
Lack of NFC connectivity
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