Comparison between:
- Tecno Spark 40C
- Meizu Note 21 Pro
- Meizu Note 21
- FreeYond M5A
Brand and model
Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.
| Tecno Spark 40C | Meizu Note 21 Pro | Meizu Note 21 | FreeYond M5A | |
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Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.
| Width | 77 mm 7.7 cm 0.253 ft 3.031 in | 76.6 mm 7.66 cm 0.251 ft 3.016 in | 77.4 mm 7.74 cm 0.254 ft 3.047 in | 75 mm 7.5 cm 0.246 ft 2.953 in |
| Height | 165.6 mm 16.56 cm 0.543 ft 6.52 in | 168.5 mm 16.85 cm 0.553 ft 6.634 in | 167.8 mm 16.78 cm 0.551 ft 6.606 in | - |
| Thickness | 8.37 mm 0.837 cm 0.027 ft 0.33 in | 8.35 mm 0.835 cm 0.027 ft 0.329 in | 9.1 mm 0.91 cm 0.03 ft 0.358 in | 8.8 mm 0.88 cm 0.029 ft 0.346 in |
| Weight | 196 g 0.43 lbs 6.91 oz | - | - | 193 g 0.43 lbs 6.81 oz |
| Volume | 106.73 cm³ 6.48 in³ | 107.77 cm³ 6.55 in³ | 118.19 cm³ 7.18 in³ | - |
| Colors | Ink Black Titanium Gray Ripple Blue Veil White | Blue White Black | Purple White Black | Blue Black |
| Body materials | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic Glass |
| Certification | IP64 | - | - | - |
SIM card
The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is used in mobile devices for storing data authenticating the subscribers of mobile services.
| SIM card type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM Nano-SIM / microSD | Nano-SIM Nano-SIM / microSD | Nano-SIM Nano-SIM / microSD |
| Number of SIM cards | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Features | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) |
Networks
A mobile (cellular) network is a radio system, which allows a large number of mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM | GSM 850 MHz (B5) GSM 900 MHz (B8) GSM 1800 MHz (B3) GSM 1900 MHz (B2) | GSM 850 MHz (B5) GSM 900 MHz (B8) GSM 1800 MHz (B3) GSM 1900 MHz (B2) | GSM 850 MHz (B5) GSM 900 MHz (B8) GSM 1800 MHz (B3) GSM 1900 MHz (B2) | GSM 850 MHz (B5) GSM 900 MHz (B8) GSM 1800 MHz (B3) GSM 1900 MHz (B2) |
| W-CDMA | W-CDMA 850 MHz (B5) W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8) W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1) | W-CDMA 850 MHz (B5) W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8) W-CDMA 1900 MHz (B2) W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1) | W-CDMA 850 MHz (B5) W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8) W-CDMA 1900 MHz (B2) W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1) | W-CDMA 850 MHz (B5) W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8) W-CDMA 1700 MHz (B4) W-CDMA 1900 MHz (B2) W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1) |
| LTE | LTE-FDD 800 MHz (B20) LTE-FDD 850 MHz (B5) LTE-FDD 900 MHz (B8) LTE-FDD 1800 MHz (B3) LTE-FDD 2100 MHz (B1) LTE-FDD 2600 MHz (B7) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) | LTE-FDD 850 MHz (B5) LTE-FDD 900 MHz (B8) LTE-FDD 1700 MHz (B4) LTE-FDD 1800 MHz (B3) LTE-FDD 2100 MHz (B1) LTE-FDD 2600 MHz (B7) LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) LTE-TDD 2000 MHz (B34) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) | LTE-FDD 850 MHz (B5) LTE-FDD 900 MHz (B8) LTE-FDD 1700 MHz (B4) LTE-FDD 1800 MHz (B3) LTE-FDD 2100 MHz (B1) LTE-FDD 2600 MHz (B7) LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) LTE-TDD 2000 MHz (B34) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) | LTE-FDD 700 MHz (B12) LTE-FDD 700 MHz (B17) LTE-FDD 700 MHz (B28) LTE-FDD 800 MHz (B20) LTE-FDD 850 MHz (B5) LTE-FDD 900 MHz (B8) LTE-FDD 1700 MHz (B4) LTE-FDD 1700 MHz (B66) LTE-FDD 1900 MHz (B2) LTE-FDD 2100 MHz (B1) LTE-FDD 2600 MHz (B7) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) |
Mobile network technologies and bandwidth
Communication between devices within mobile networks is realized via various generations of network technologies, which provide different bandwidth.
| Mobile network technologies | UMTS EDGE GPRS HSPA+ LTE | UMTS EDGE GPRS HSPA+ LTE EV-DO Rev. A TD-SCDMA TD-HSDPA | UMTS EDGE GPRS HSPA+ LTE EV-DO Rev. A TD-SCDMA TD-HSDPA | UMTS EDGE GPRS HSPA+ LTE |
Operating system
Operating system is the system software, which manages and controls the functioning of the hardware components of the device.
| Operating system (OS) | HiOS 15 (Android 15) | FlyMe AIOS (Android) | FlyMe AIOS (Android) | Android 13 |
System on Chip (SoC)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes into a single chip some of the main hardware components of the mobile device.
| SoC | MediaTek Helio G81 (MT6769) | MediaTek Helio G99 (MT6789) | Unisoc Tiger T606 | Unisoc Tiger T606 |
| Process technology | 12 nm | 6 nm | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| CPU | 2x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A75, 6x 1.7 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 | 2x 2.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A76, 6x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 | 2x 1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A75, 6x 1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 | 2x 1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A75, 6x 1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 |
| CPU bits | 64 bit | 64 bit | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8.2-A |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 2000 MHz | 2200 MHz | 1600 MHz | 1600 MHz |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 | ARM Mali-G57 MP1 | ARM Mali-G57 MP1 |
| GPU cores | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| GPU frequency | - | 1000 MHz | 650 MHz | 650 MHz |
| RAM capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB | 4 GB 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| RAM channels | Double channel | Double channel | Double channel | Double channel |
| RAM frequency | 1800 MHz | 2133 MHz | 1600 MHz | 1600 MHz |
| - | - | - | Virtual RAM expansion - 8 GB |
Storage
Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | 256 GB | 128 GB 256 GB |
| - | UFS 2.2 | - | - |
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices for expanding their external storage capacity.
| Types | microSD microSDHC microSDXC | microSD microSDHC microSDXC | microSD microSDHC microSDXC | microSD microSDHC microSDXC |
Display
The display of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS |
| Diagonal size | 6.67 in 169.42 mm 16.94 cm | 6.78 in 172.21 mm 17.22 cm | 6.74 in 171.2 mm 17.12 cm | 6.6 in 167.64 mm 16.76 cm |
| Width | 2.74 in 69.52 mm 6.95 cm | 2.73 in 69.23 mm 6.92 cm | 2.77 in 70.25 mm 7.03 cm | 2.69 in 68.37 mm 6.84 cm |
| Height | 6.08 in 154.5 mm 15.45 cm | 6.21 in 157.68 mm 15.77 cm | 6.15 in 156.12 mm 15.61 cm | 6.03 in 153.07 mm 15.31 cm |
| Aspect ratio | 2.222:1 | 2.278:1 | 2.222:1 | 2.239:1 |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels | 1080 x 2460 pixels | 720 x 1600 pixels | 720 x 1612 pixels |
| Pixel density | 263 ppi 103 ppcm | 396 ppi 155 ppcm | 260 ppi 102 ppcm | 267 ppi 104 ppcm |
| Color depth | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 30 bit 1073741824 colors | 30 bit 1073741824 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors |
| Display area | 84.51 % | 84.85 % | 84.72 % | - |
| Other features | Capacitive Multi-touch | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant | Capacitive Multi-touch |
| 2.5D curved glass screen 120 Hz refresh rate | 2.5D curved glass screen 120 Hz refresh rate | 2.5D curved glass screen 90 Hz refresh rate | 2.5D curved glass screen 450 cd/m² |
Sensors
Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.
| Sensors | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Fingerprint | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Fingerprint | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Fingerprint | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Fingerprint |
| Side-mounted fingerprint sensor | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor |
Main rear camera
The main camera of the mobile device is usually placed on its back and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.
| Sensor model | GalaxyCore GC13A0 | - | Samsung S5KJN1 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS | ISOCELL | CMOS |
| Pixel size | - | - | 0.64 µm 0.000640 mm | - |
| Aperture | f/1.8 | - | - | f/1.8 |
| Field of view | - | - | - | 74 ° |
| Number of lenses | - | - | - | 6 |
| Flash type | Dual LED | LED | LED | LED |
| Image resolution | 4130 x 3120 pixels 12.89 MP | 9280 x 6920 pixels 64.22 MP | 8120 x 6180 pixels 50.18 MP | 8120 x 6180 pixels 50.18 MP |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 7680 x 4320 pixels 33.18 MP | 7680 x 4320 pixels 33.18 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Optical zoom Digital image stabilization Optical image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Macro mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) Laser autofocus (LAF) | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Optical zoom Digital image stabilization Optical image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Macro mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) Laser autofocus (LAF) | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Macro mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) Night Mode |
| - | - | Third rear camera | - |
Macro camera
Specifications of the macro camera of the device. This type of camera in smartphones is used to snap close-up photos of tiny objects.
| Aperture | - | - | - | f/2.6 |
| Number of lenses | - | - | - | 2 |
| Image resolution | - | - | - | 2 MP |
Front camera
Modern smartphones have one or more front cameras and their positioning has led to various design concepts – pop-up camera, rotating camera, notch, punch hole, under-display camera, etc.
| Sensor model | GalaxyCore GC08A8 | - | - | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS |
| Aperture | f/2 | - | - | - |
| Auxiliary light | Dual LED | - | - | - |
| Image resolution | 3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP | 4160 x 3120 pixels 12.98 MP | 3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP | 3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Face unlock Face detection | Face unlock Face detection | Face unlock Face detection | Face unlock Face detection |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.
| Speaker | Loudspeaker Earpiece Stereo speakers | Loudspeaker Earpiece | Loudspeaker Earpiece | Loudspeaker Earpiece |
| DTS Sound | - | - | 1511 speaker |
Radio
The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.
| Radio | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Tracking/Positioning
Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.
| Tracking/Positioning | GPS A-GPS GLONASS BeiDou Galileo | GPS A-GPS GLONASS BeiDou Galileo | GPS A-GPS GLONASS BeiDou Galileo | GPS A-GPS |
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless data connections between various devices within a short range.
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n 802.11n 5GHz 802.11ac Dual band Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Display | 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n 802.11n 5GHz 802.11ac Dual band Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Display | 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n 802.11n 5GHz 802.11ac Dual band Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Display | 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n 802.11n 5GHz 802.11ac Dual band Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Display |
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.
| Version | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Features | A2DP LE | A2DP LE | A2DP LE | A2DP LE |
USB
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
| Connector type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Version | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Features | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Mass storage |
Headphone jack
The headphone jack is an audio phone connector, a.k.a. an audio jack. The most widely used one in mobile devices is the 3.5 mm headphone jack.
| Headphone jack | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Connectivity
Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.
| Connectivity | Computer sync OTA sync Infrared Tethering NFC | Computer sync OTA sync Infrared Tethering NFC VoLTE | Computer sync OTA sync Infrared Tethering VoLTE | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering |
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing, fetching, displaying and navigating through information on the World Wide Web.
| Browser | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital audio data.
| Audio file formats/codecs | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV | AAC AMR FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG APE MKA | AAC AMR FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG APE MKA | AAC AMR AMR-WB eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV |
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital video data.
| Video file formats/codecs | 3GPP AVI DivX MP4 Xvid | 3GPP AVI Flash Video MKV MP4 MPEG-4 MOV | 3GPP AVI Flash Video MKV MP4 MPEG-4 MOV | 3GPP AVI Flash Video H.263 H.264 MKV MP4 WMV Xvid |
Battery
The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| 4G talk time | - | - | - | 20 h 1200 min 0.8 days |
| 4G stand-by time | - | - | - | 720 h 43200 min 30 days |
| Charger output power | 9 V / 2 A | 10 V / 3 A | 9 V / 2 A | 9 V / 2 A |
| Features | Fast charging Non-removable | Fast charging Non-removable | Fast charging Non-removable | Fast charging Non-removable |
| Tecno Spark 40C | Meizu Note 21 Pro | Meizu Note 21 | FreeYond M5A |