Physical features | Meizu M5 Note (64GB) | Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB) |
Model | M5 Note (64GB) | Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB) |
Other model names | Meizu M5 Note 64GB/4GB M621Q, M621C, Meizu Meilan Note5 | Galaxy A21s SM-A217F/Dual-Sim NFC (32GB + 3GB RAM) |
Country or region available |    (Global, International), China, Hong Kong |     (Europe), (United Kingdom), Kazakhstan, Russia |
Brand | Meizu | Samsung |
Release date | December, 2016 | June, 2020 |
Depth | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.8 x 153.6 millimeters (2.98 x 6.05 in) | 75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in) |
Weight | 175 grams (6.13 ounces) | 192 grams (6.72 ounces) |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
System (OS) | Meizu M5 Note (64GB) | Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB) |
Operating system | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 10 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Hardware | Meizu M5 Note (64GB) | Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB) |
Chipset | 64bit - MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 (28nm) | 64bit - Samsung Exynos 850 Octa (8nm) |
CPU processor | Octa-Core, 2 processors: 1.8Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 1Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 | Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A55 2Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A55 |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T860 MP2 | ARM Mali-G52 MP1 |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR3 | 3GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 64GB (56GB available) | 32GB (19GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
Display | Meizu M5 Note (64GB) | Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB) |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT PLS |
Screen size | 5.5" inches | 6.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 401 PPI | 270 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Display features | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Mobile networks | Meizu M5 Note (64GB) | Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB) |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum download/upload | 300/50 Mbps | 300/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details |
GSM Mhz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 800/850/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,20) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40) | LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE |
Calling | Meizu M5 Note (64GB) | Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB) |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Speakerphone | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Camera | Meizu M5 Note (64GB) | Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB) |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawidef/2.21/4"1.12µm123º 2MP macrof/2.4 2MP depthf/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
2ª camera | Meizu M5 Note (64GB) | Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB) |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.1" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
Multimedia | Meizu M5 Note (64GB) | Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB) |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
Connectivity | Meizu M5 Note (64GB) | Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB) |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
Other functions | Meizu M5 Note (64GB) | Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB) |
Active noise cancellation | Supported | Supported |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Sensors | Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Fingerprint sensor Hall effect
| Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Gyroscope Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
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Other features | - Colors: Gray, Silver, Gold, Blue - USB OTG On-The-Go - Metallic body - Flyme 6.0 OS - 2.5D screen glass - Fast Charging: 100% in 90min - WiFi hotspot | - Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red - One UI 2.0 - WiFi direct, hotspot |
Power supply | Meizu M5 Note (64GB) | Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB) |
Battery | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Standard charging | 15W (9V/1.67A) Fast battery charging |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Radiation rate | Meizu M5 Note (64GB) | Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 32GB) |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.422W/kg (head) | 1.544W/kg (body) |