Honor Magic V6 vs Meizu 21 Note
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $1599 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 64/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,757,044); the Meizu 21 Note is noticeably lighter (205g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Meizu 21 Note
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 236g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $1599
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Meizu 21 Note, the Honor Magic V6 scores 18 points higher (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, 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 Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (69/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Meizu 21 Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $380 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Meizu 21 Note, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Meizu 21 Note by 137.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1219. Meizu 21 Note was $1219 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (69/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (78/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 Note — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Meizu 21 Note?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Meizu 21 Note — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Meizu 21 Note?
The Honor Magic V6 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.