Category Breakdown
Camera
C53
Main sensor resolution (50 MP)
WinsBattery
C53
Battery capacity (5,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
C53
Wired charging speed (33W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
mblu 21
Screen size (6.79")
WinsWeight
C53
Total weight (182g)
WinsValue
mblu 21
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.5/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | mblu 21 | C53 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.79" | 6.74" | |
| 720 × 1,640 | 1,080 × 2,400 | |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD | |
| 90Hz | 90Hz | |
| — | 560 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Single | Dual | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted); unspecified sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Unisoc T606 (12 nm) | Unisoc Tiger T612 (12 nm) | |
| 4 GB | 8 GB | |
| 64 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,900 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| — | 33W | |
| — | No | |
Build | ||
| — | 182g | |
| — | 7.5mm | |
| — | Glass front | plastic frame | plastic back | |
| — | none | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Realme C53
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Meizu mblu 21
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Realme C53
Highest resolution main camera.