Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Meizu 21 Note
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 64/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Meizu 21 Note
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 205g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Meizu 21 Note, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 20 points higher (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Meizu 21 Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $380 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Meizu 21 Note, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Meizu 21 Note by 77.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (91/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (86/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note by 20 points (84/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Meizu 21 Note?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Meizu 21 Note — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Meizu 21 Note?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.