HMD Skyline vs Meizu 21 Note
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, 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 62/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Note has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Meizu 21 Note is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 798,429).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Meizu 21 Note
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (75/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
- Lighter: 205g vs 209g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Meizu 21 Note, the Meizu 21 Note scores 2 points higher (64/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (76/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (58/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (76/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (75/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (58/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Meizu 21 Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $380 |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Meizu 21 Note, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Note leads HMD Skyline by 54.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Skyline
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (76/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (75/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (58/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note edges out the HMD Skyline by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Meizu 21 Note?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Meizu 21 Note — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Meizu 21 Note?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on performance (76/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.