MEIZU mBlu 21 Unboxing: Honest Impressions and Budget Phone Reality

Misleading RAM and Storage Claims

• ⚠️ The video immediately addresses the MEIZU mBlu 21's advertised 12GB RAM and 128GB storage, calling it "BS" and "misadvertising."
• 💡 The speaker explains that 6GB of the advertised RAM is actually taken from the storage, leaving only 122GB of actual storage.

Unboxing Contents and Initial Impressions

• 📦 Inside the box, users receive the phone, a plastic screen protector, a silicone case, and a USB-C charging cable, but no charger.
• 🧐 The speaker notes the absence of a pre-applied screen protector, questioning the cost-saving measure.

Display and Design Concerns

• 📱 The MEIZU mBlu 21 features a 6.79-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 720x640, resulting in 264 PPI.
• 📉 The display quality is described as "garbage" for a 2024 phone, especially considering the significant bezel at the bottom.

Performance and Camera Specifications

• 🔋 The phone has a 4,900 mAh battery.
• ⚙️ It is powered by a Unisoc processor.
• 📸 The rear camera setup includes a 13MP main sensor and an 8MP secondary sensor, with the second lens appearing to be decorative.
• 🚫 Key features like NFC and 5G are absent.

Value Proposition and Alternatives

• 💰 Priced at $100, the speaker argues the MEIZU mBlu 21 offers poor value, even for a budget device.
• 🚀 Alternatives like the CMF Phone 1 or 2 are recommended, suggesting that doubling the budget to $200 yields a significantly better, near mid-range to high-end experience.
• 💡 The CMF phones are praised for their internal components, speed, display, charging, and overall quality, offering a "night and day difference" compared to the mBlu 21.