HMD Aura vs Meizu 21 Note
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Note leads — 64/100 vs 21/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Note has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Meizu 21 Note is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 153,667); the Meizu 21 Note has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura doesn't; the HMD Aura is noticeably lighter (175g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
Meizu 21 Note
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 205g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the Meizu 21 Note, the Meizu 21 Note scores 43 points higher (64/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (76/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (76/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the HMD Aura (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the HMD Aura (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | Meizu 21 Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $380 |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura and Meizu 21 Note, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Note leads HMD Aura by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Aura
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (76/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the HMD Aura (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the HMD Aura (58/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the HMD Aura by 43 points (64/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the Meizu 21 Note?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Meizu 21 Note — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on performance (76/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura over the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.