Side-by-side technical data
Hotwav Note 12 EF vs Meizu Note 21
Comparison between Hotwav Note 12 EF and Meizu Note 21: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Hotwav and Meizu.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Note 12 EF | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 4.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.4 | 3.8 |
| Camera | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
Hotwav Note 12 EF, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 256,000
- against 239,300
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Peak Display Brightness
- 500 nits
- against 450 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 409 ppi
- against 260 ppi
Meizu Note 21, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,160 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Note 12 EF | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc Tiger T606 | Unisoc T606 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 256,000 Best value | 239,300 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 371 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,391 |
| CPU Description | 2×1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A75 cores and 6 Cortex-A55 cores, all clocked at 1.6 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Note 12 EF | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Purple, Green | White, Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 9.2 mm | 9.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Body Height | 173 mm | 168.8 mm |
| Weight | 223 g | 215 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 70 % | 84 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Polycarbonate | Plastic |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | — |
| Repairability Class | B | — |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Note 12 EF | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,160 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Charge cycles | 800 | — |
Display
| Specification | Note 12 EF | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 500 nits Best value | 450 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.8″ Best value | 6.74″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,640 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi Best value | 260 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Panda Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Curved Glass |
Sensors
| Specification | Note 12 EF | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Note 12 EF | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Thermometer Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Note 12 EF | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Note 12 EF | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G CDMA BC10, 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | — | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, LDAC, SBC, AAC | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG |
| USB Version | — | USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Note 12 EF | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, LDAC, SBC, AAC | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
