HMD Vibe vs Meizu 21 Note
The HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, 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 27/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Note has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Meizu 21 Note is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 424,216); the Meizu 21 Note has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe doesn't; the HMD Vibe is noticeably lighter (186g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe
Meizu 21 Note
What makes HMD Vibe better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 205g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe vs the Meizu 21 Note, the Meizu 21 Note scores 37 points higher (64/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (76/100 vs 31/100). 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 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (76/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (58/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe | Meizu 21 Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.2×8.4 mm | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $380 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe and Meizu 21 Note, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Note leads HMD Vibe by 75.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Vibe
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (76/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (58/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe by 37 points (64/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe and the Meizu 21 Note?
The HMD Vibe has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Meizu 21 Note — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on performance (76/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe over the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.