Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs Meizu 21 Note
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 64/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Note has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5450); the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (2,341,391 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Meizu 21 Note
What makes Honor Magic5 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2341391 vs 1757044
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Higher performance (79/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (72/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5450 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 217g
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs the Meizu 21 Note, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate scores 11 points higher (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (72/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (73/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (79/100 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 Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (72/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (73/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Ultimate | Meizu 21 Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2341391 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5450 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $380 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Ultimate and Meizu 21 Note, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads Meizu 21 Note by 33.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic5 Ultimate
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (79/100 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 Magic5 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (72/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (73/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 Note — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Meizu 21 Note?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Meizu 21 Note — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads on camera score (72/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Ultimate over the Meizu 21 Note?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.