Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Meizu 21 Note
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads — 81/100 vs 64/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air 2 is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 1,757,044); the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Meizu 21 Note
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 5311
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Faster charging: 65W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Meizu 21 Note, the Apple iPhone Air 2 scores 17 points higher (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (100/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | Meizu 21 Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $380 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Meizu 21 Note, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air 2 leads Meizu 21 Note by 95.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone Air 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (97/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (100/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 Note — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Meizu 21 Note?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Meizu 21 Note — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on performance (97/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Meizu 21 Note?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.