HMD Vibe vs Meizu 21

HMD Vibe

Qualcomm Snapdragon 680

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Meizu 21

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

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The HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 leads — 68/100 vs 27/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Meizu 21 is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 424,216); the Meizu 21 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe doesn't.

The Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe by 41 points (68/100 vs 27/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

HMD Vibe

Performance 31

Display 43

Camera 10

Battery 22

Portability 63

Value for money —

Meizu 21

Performance 82

Display 80

Camera 55

Battery 52

Portability 61

Value for money —

What makes HMD Vibe better?

Lighter: 186g vs 198g

Better portability (63/100 vs 61/100)

What makes Meizu 21 better?

Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 424216
Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 412
Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 1423
Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4000 mAh
Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

Higher performance (82/100 vs 31/100)
Better camera (55/100 vs 10/100)
Longer battery life (52/100 vs 22/100)
Better display (80/100 vs 43/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the HMD Vibe vs the Meizu 21, the Meizu 21 scores 41 points higher (68/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 leads (82/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 leads (55/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 leads (52/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (82/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (55/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (52/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).

Meizu 21: The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification	HMD Vibe	Meizu 21
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 680	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu	424216	2345563
Geekbench Single	412	2203
Geekbench Multi	1423	6511
Display	6.6" IPS LCD	6.5" AMOLED
Resolution	720x1480	1080x2340
Refresh rate	90 Hz	120 Hz
Battery	4000 mAh	4800 mAh
Charging	10W	80W
Main camera	13 MP	200 MP
Ultrawide	0 MP	13 MP
Front camera	5 MP	32 MP
RAM	6GB	8GB / 12GB
Storage	128GB	256GB / 512GB
OS	Android 14	Android 13
Brightness (peak)	600 nits	1800 nits
NFC	no	yes
Protection	—	IP54
Dimensions	163.8×75.2×8.4 mm	156.7×75.3×7.9 mm
Weight	186 g	198 g
Launch price	—	—