HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs Meizu 21 Note
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $180 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Note leads — 64/100 vs 48/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Meizu 21 Note is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 528,398); the Meizu 21 Note has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
Meizu 21 Note
What makes HMD Vibe 2 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 197g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $380
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs the Meizu 21 Note, the Meizu 21 Note scores 16 points higher (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (76/100 vs 43/100). Value score: HMD Vibe 2 Pro — 62/100, 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 Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 Pro | Meizu 21 Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $380 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe 2 Pro and Meizu 21 Note, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Note leads HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 69.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. HMD Vibe 2 Pro was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (76/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note is noticeably better than the HMD Vibe 2 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Meizu 21 Note?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Meizu 21 Note — 64/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on performance (76/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 Pro over the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.