HMD Pulse+ vs Meizu 21 Note
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, 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 34/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Note has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Meizu 21 Note is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 333,647); the HMD Pulse+ is noticeably lighter (187g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
Meizu 21 Note
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 205g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the Meizu 21 Note, the Meizu 21 Note scores 30 points higher (64/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (76/100 vs 27/100). 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 Pulse+ (76/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | Meizu 21 Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $380 |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and Meizu 21 Note, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Note leads HMD Pulse+ by 81.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Pulse+
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (76/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (58/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ by 30 points (64/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the Meizu 21 Note?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Meizu 21 Note — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse+ or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on performance (76/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.