Apple iPhone Air vs Meizu 21 Note
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $999 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 75/100 vs 64/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Note has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,757,044); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Meizu 21 Note
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 5311
- Lighter: 165g vs 205g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $999
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 26/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Meizu 21 Note, the Apple iPhone Air scores 11 points higher (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (58/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, Meizu 21 Note — 58/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (92/100 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 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (73/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (58/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (96/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Meizu 21 Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.6 mm | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $380 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Meizu 21 Note, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads Meizu 21 Note by 44.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $619. Meizu 21 Note was $619 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (92/100 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 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (73/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (58/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (96/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Apple iPhone Air is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 Note — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Meizu 21 Note?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Meizu 21 Note — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Meizu 21 Note?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.