Side-by-side technical data
Hotwav Note 16 vs Ulefone Note 21
Comparison between Hotwav Note 16 and Ulefone Note 21: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Hotwav and Ulefone.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Hotwav Note 16 and Ulefone Note 21 are level overall, but their strengths differ: the Hotwav has a larger screen and more battery capacity, while the Ulefone offers more storage and a higher AnTuTu result. The choice comes down to priorities.
Hotwav Note 16
The Hotwav Note 16 is the better buy for anyone who wants a 6.9″ screen and a 5160 mAh battery.
Ulefone Note 21
The Ulefone Note 21 is the better buy for anyone prioritizing 128 GB of storage and its 251,000-point AnTuTu result.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Note 16 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.5 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.7 | 2.9 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Hotwav Note 16, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,160 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Body Thickness
- 8.2 mm
- against 9.2 mm
- Display Diagonal
- 6.9″
- against 6.56″
Ulefone Note 21, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 251,000
- against 235,000
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 269 ppi
- against 260 ppi
- Weight
- 196.1 g
- against 208 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Note 16 | 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 | — | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 235,000 | 251,000 Best value |
| 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 | 2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Note 16 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Gold | Black, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 9.2 mm |
| Body Width | 78.3 mm | 75.16 mm |
| Body Height | 171.8 mm | 163.2 mm |
| Weight | 208 g | 196.1 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82 % | 84 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Drop Resistance Class | D | C Best value |
| Repairability Class | C | B Best value |
| Drop Test Count | 57 | 113 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Note 16 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | D | B Best value |
| Battery Capacity | 5,160 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Charge cycles | 800 | 1,000 Best value |
Display
| Specification | Note 16 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 500 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ Best value | 6.56″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,640 px Best value | 1,612 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 260 ppi | 269 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Panda Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Note 16 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Note 16 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Note 16 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Note 16 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | — | LTE |
| 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, 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 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, HID, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Note 16 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE | A2DP, HID, LE |
