Side-by-side technical data
Ulefone Note 21 vs Ulefone Note 22 vs Ulefone Note 23
Comparison between Ulefone Note 21, Ulefone Note 22 and Ulefone Note 23: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Ulefone.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Ulefone Note 21 is the most complete choice, combining the best display, more storage and the strongest connectivity. The Note 23 stands out for its slimmer body and 62 hours per cycle, while the Note 22 only makes sense if it costs less.
The Note 21 has a 6.56″ display at 720 × 1612 px and 269 ppi; the Note 23 keeps 6.56″ but drops to 540 × 1210 px and 202 ppi. The Note 22 is more compact, with 5″ and 480 × 854 px, and it is also the lightest at 161.6 g versus 196.1 g and 191.5 g. Its repairability class A is better than the other two phones’ class B.
For performance and storage, the Note 21 has 4 GB of RAM, 128 GB and an AnTuTu score of 251,000, versus 3 GB, 32 GB and 301,000 for the Note 23; the Note 22 shares 3 GB and 32 GB with it. The Note 21 also has a 13 MP main camera and 8 MP selfie camera, compared with 8 MP and 5 MP on the Note 23 and 2 MP and 0.3 MP on the Note 22. The Note 21 and Note 23 tie with 5,000 mAh batteries and 10 W charging, while the Note 22 falls to 3,000 mAh and 5 W.
Ulefone Note 21
The Ulefone Note 21 is the better buy for buyers seeking more storage, a better display and 13 MP and 8 MP cameras.
Ulefone Note 23
The Ulefone Note 23 is better for buyers seeking a slimmer phone and 62 hours per cycle, though it offers only 32 GB of storage.
The verdict
Your pick: Ulefone Note 21, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity.
| Category | Note 21 | Note 22 | Note 23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.1 | 4.0 | 4.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.9 | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 0.9 | 2.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.4 | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 2.0 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Ulefone Note 21, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB · 3 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11b/g · Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2 · Bluetooth 4.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 32 GB · 32 GB
Ulefone Note 22, if you care about…
- Weight
- 161.6 g
- against 196.1 g · 191.5 g
- Repairability Class
- A
- against B · B
- Drop Test Count
- 180
- against 113 · 46
Ulefone Note 23, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 301,000
- against 251,000
- Body Thickness
- 8.8 mm
- against 9.2 mm · 11.1 mm
- Battery Efficiency Rating
- A
- against B · G
- Battery Endurance
- 62 h
- against 10 h
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Note 21 | Note 22 | Note 23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc T606 | Unisoc T7100 | Unisoc T7100 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm Best value | 28 nm | 12 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | PowerVR GE8322 | PowerVR GE8322 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.8 GHz Best value | 1.8 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 251,000 | — | 301,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 371 Best value | 164 | 164 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,391 Best value | 725 | 725 |
| CPU Description | 2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core 1.8 GHz | Octa-core 1.8 GHz; 2x Cortex-A75 at 1.8 GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 at 1.6 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Note 21 | Note 22 | Note 23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Purple | Black, Blue, Orange | Black, Blue, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 9.2 mm | 11.1 mm | 8.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.16 mm | 70.2 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Body Height | 163.2 mm | 135.6 mm | 165 mm |
| Weight | 196.1 g | 161.6 g Best value | 191.5 g |
| Usable Surface | 84 % Best value | 72.4 % | 81.9 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | — | Plastic |
| Drop Resistance Class | C Best value | C Best value | D |
| Repairability Class | B | A Best value | B |
| Drop Test Count | 113 | 180 Best value | 46 |
Battery
| Specification | Note 21 | Note 22 | Note 23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | G | A Best value |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W Best value | 5 W | 10 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable, Removable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Charger Included, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 10 h | 62 h Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | Note 21 | Note 22 | Note 23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 16:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.56″ Best value | 5″ | 6.56″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px Best value | 480 px | 540 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px Best value | 854 px | 1,210 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi Best value | 196 ppi | 202 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | — | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Mohs Level 4, TFT LCD, Capacitive Touch | Mohs Level 8, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Note 21 | Note 22 | Note 23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | — | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Note 21 | Note 22 | Note 23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Note 21 | Note 22 | Note 23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 16 Best value | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | — | 5 years |
| Google Services | Yes | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Note 21 | Note 22 | Note 23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM | 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 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B18, 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 | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, HID, LE | A2DP | A2DP, HID, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 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 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — | 0.32 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 42.2 Mbps | 300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Note 21 | Note 22 | Note 23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, HID, LE | A2DP | Loudspeaker, A2DP, HID, LE |
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