Meizu mBlu 21
The Meizu mBlu 21 is an entry-level to mid-range smartphone that combines an affordable price tag with a decent set of features. It is designed to appeal to users who seek functionality and reliability without breaking the bank. With its large display, efficient processor, and long-lasting battery, the mBlu 21 manages to carve out a space in a competitive market segment.
Display & Design
The display is one of the standout features of the Meizu mBlu 21. It boasts a massive 6.79-inch IPS TFT panel with a resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels. While the HD+ resolution is modest for a screen of this size, the display still offers acceptable sharpness for casual usage. What makes it more compelling is the 90Hz refresh rate, which delivers smoother scrolling, animations, and transitions compared to standard 60Hz displays.
In terms of design, the Meizu mBlu 21 adopts a simple and functional approach. The build primarily uses plastic, which keeps the phone lightweight while maintaining durability. Despite its large screen, the device manages to feel relatively ergonomic, although users with smaller hands might find it slightly challenging to use one-handed. The rear panel houses the dual-camera setup in a clean rectangular module, while the front camera is neatly integrated into a punch-hole cutout, giving the phone a modern look.
Performance
At the heart of the Meizu mBlu 21 is the Unisoc Tiger T606 chipset, also referred to as the UMS9230. This processor is a well-balanced performer in its class, offering an octa-core architecture with two Cortex-A75 cores for high-performance tasks and six Cortex-A55 cores for power efficiency. Clocked at up to 1.6 GHz, this configuration ensures that the device can handle daily tasks such as browsing, social media, and light multitasking with ease. The chipset is paired with the Mali-G57 MP1 GPU, which is capable of handling basic gaming and multimedia applications.
While not built for heavy workloads or graphically demanding games, the hardware provides a smooth experience for casual users. The phone comes in two variants: one with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, and another with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. These options cater to users with varying needs, and the inclusion of expandable storage via a microSD card slot adds flexibility for those who require additional space.
Battery
One of the key selling points of the Meizu mBlu 21 is its battery life. Equipped with a 4900mAh battery, the phone easily lasts a full day of moderate to heavy use. Activities such as streaming videos, browsing, and light gaming can be carried out without the constant need for recharging. For light users, the battery could extend into a second day, making it a dependable companion for those on the go. While the phone likely supports standard charging speeds, it would have been more competitive if fast charging capabilities were included, as this would reduce downtime when recharging the device.
Connectivity
Connectivity on the Meizu mBlu 21 covers the essentials. The phone supports 4G LTE, ensuring reliable network performance for calls, messages, and internet browsing. While the absence of 5G might be a drawback for users seeking future-proof connectivity, it is reasonable for a device in this price range. Other connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS, all of which function as expected. The inclusion of a USB-C port for charging and data transfer is a welcome addition, offering faster speeds and improved convenience compared to the older microUSB standard. Additionally, the presence of a 3.5mm headphone jack is a notable feature for users who still rely on wired audio accessories.
Specifications
General
| Announced | November, 2024 |
| Released | November, 2024 |
| Status | Available |
| Model | M2416 |
| Price | 95 USD |
Design
| Build | Plastic build |
| Height (mm) | 78 |
| Width (mm) | 170.8 |
| Depth (mm) | 9.35 |
| Weight | 196 grams |
| Protection | No |
| Colors | Blue, Black, White |
Network
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Network | LTE |
| 5G Network | No |
| SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. | Dual (Nano SIM) |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Web Browser Web Browser => a web browser is a software application used to locate, retrieve and display content on the World Wide Web, including Web pages, images, video and other files, The primary function of a web browser is to render HTML, the code used to design or markup webpages. | Yes, HTML5 |
Display
| Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | TFT LCD |
| Size | 6.79 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1640 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Multitouch |
| Display Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind. | No |
Media
| Audio Playback | Yes, MP3, MIDI, WAV, AMR |
| Video Playback | |
| FM Radio | |
| Alert Types | Vibration, ringtones |
| Ring Tones | 64, MP3, WAV |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack |
Camera
| Primary Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality. | 13MP |
| Ultrawide | No |
| Telephoto | No |
| Macro (depth mapping) | 2MP |
| Video REC | 1080p @30fps |
| Camera Features | panorama, HDR |
| LED Flash Flash Light => There is commonly two types of flash lights are used in camera mobile phones, LED Flash (LED flash offers lower power consumption with drive circuitry that takes up very little room, LEDs can be strobed faster than any other light source), Xenon Flash (xenon flash produces an extremely intense full-spectrum white light for a very short duration) | |
| Front Camera | 8MP |
| Total Cameras | 3 |
Software
| Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | Android 14 |
| Java Support Java for Mobile Devices is a set of technologies that let developers deliver applications and services to all types of mobile handsets, ranging from price efficient feature-phones to the latest smartphones. Java is currently running on over 3 billion phones worldwide, and growing. It offers unrivaled potential for the distribution and monetization of mobile applications. | Yes, via Java MIDP emulator |
| Facebook Facebook is a popular free social networking website that allows registered users to create profiles, upload photos and video, send messages and keep in touch with friends, family and colleagues. The site is available in 37 different languages. | |
| Youtube Youtube is a popular free video-sharing website, Youtube is the largest video sharing site in the world, Millions of users around the world have created accounts on the site that allow them to upload videos that anyone can watch. |
Hardware
| Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. | Unisoc Tiger T606 |
| CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. | (2 x Cortex-A75 @1.6GHz, 6 x Coertex-A55 @1.6GHz) |
| GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | Mali-G57 MP1 @650 MHz |
| RAM (Memory) RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. | 4 GB, 6 GB |
| Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored. | 64/128GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. | |
| Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. | Yes |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | 5.0 |
| Infrared Infrared connectivity is an old wireless technology used to connect two electronic devices. It uses a beam of infrared light to transmit information and so requires direct line of sight and operates only at close range. | |
| Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | |
| USB | 2.0 |
| GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. | Yes |
| NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. |
Messaging
| SMS SMS (Short Messaging Service) is a text messaging service component of phone, Web, or mobile communication systems. It uses standardized communications protocols to allow mobile phone devices to exchange short text messages over the networks. | Yes |
| MMS MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) is a standard way to send messages that include multimedia content (audio clips, video clips and images) to and from mobile phones over wireless networks using the WAP protocol. | |
| Email Email (Electronic Mail) is a system for receiving, sending, and storing electronic messages, Similar to a letter, email is text messages that may contain files, images, or other attachments sent via the internet to a recipient by using applications and software prograps. An email address is required to receive email, and that address is unique to the user. | Yes |
| IM IM (Instant Messaging) is an exchange of text messages through a software application, it enable you to create a kind of private chat room with another individual in order to communicate in real time over the Internet. | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) |
| Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. | 4900 mAh |
| Placement | Non-removable |
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