Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB) vs Meizu M2 Note (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Meizu M2 Note phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

7/14/2020 10:56 PM, updated: 8/6/2020 1:47 PM

Compare Meizu M2 Note XSamsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

64bit Octa

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

07PointsMeizu M2 Note (16GB)Compare Samsung Galaxy A21s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IGZO

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

64bit Octa

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)	vs	7 Advantages Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
+2Ghz 64bit Octa-Core61% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3Ghz 64bit Octa-Core
+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (48GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT-IGZO
+6.5"18% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/2" inches50% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3" inches
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP154% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.1 Lollipop
+(4G+ LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh61% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3100 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage More SIM card slots. You can choose more carriers.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMOAdvantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+149 grams (5.22 ounces)29% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)2% Thinner
720x1600 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels80% Higher resolution screen
270 PPI	vs	+401 PPI49% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+Ambient Light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Cristal Dinorex (NEG)Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

22 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G+ LTE-A / 4G LTE

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Physical features	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
Model	Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)	M2 Note (16GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A21s SM-A217F/Dual-Sim NFC (64GB + 4GB RAM)	Meizu M2 Note M571, M571C, M571H, M571M, Meizu Meilan Note 2
Country or region available	(Europe), Spain, Greece, Israel, Portugal, Taiwan	(Global, International), China
Brand	Samsung	Meizu
Release date	June, 2020	June, 2015
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)	75.2 x 150.9 millimeters (2.96 x 5.94 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	149 grams (5.22 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
System (OS)	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
Operating system	Android 10	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.1 Lollipop
Hardware	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
Chipset	64bit - Samsung Exynos 850 Octa (8nm)	64bit - MediaTek MT6753 (28nm)
CPU processor	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A55 2Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A55	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 1.3Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 1.3Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MP1	ARM Mali-T720 MP3 450Mhz
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Display	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT-IGZO
Screen size	6.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)
Display features	60Hz	feature not registered
Mobile networks	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum download/upload	300/150 Mbps	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800 (M571C), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	M571H model: UMTS 900/2100 M571M model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 M571C model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 M571H model: LTE 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7) M571M model: TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) M571C model: LTE 1800/2100 (Bands 1,3) TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
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 commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Camera	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawidef/2.21/4"1.12µm123º 2MP macrof/2.4 2MP depthf/2.4	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	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 on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
2ª camera	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	1/5" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Multimedia	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
Connectivity	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
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 Gyroscope Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Hall effect
Other features	- Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red - One UI 2.0 - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Gray, White, Blue, Pink - USB OTG On-The-Go - Flyme 4.5 UI - WiFi direct, hotspot
Power supply	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
Battery	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) Sony
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	15W (9V/1.67A) Fast battery charging	Standard charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radiation rate	Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/4GB)	Meizu M2 Note (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.345W/kg (head) \| 0.928W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.422W/kg (head) \| 1.544W/kg (body)	feature not registered