Honor X5d Plus vs Meizu 21 Note
The Honor X5d Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, while the Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $110 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Note leads — 64/100 vs 36/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Note has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5260); the Meizu 21 Note is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 358,608); the Meizu 21 Note has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5d Plus doesn't; the Honor X5d Plus is noticeably lighter (186g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5d Plus
Meizu 21 Note
What makes Honor X5d Plus better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $380
- Better portability (68/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5d Plus vs the Meizu 21 Note, the Meizu 21 Note scores 28 points higher (64/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (76/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (58/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor X5d Plus — 56/100, 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 Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the Honor X5d Plus (76/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the Honor X5d Plus (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5d Plus is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5d Plus | Meizu 21 Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $110 | $380 |
Camera comparison
Honor X5d Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor X5d Plus
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5d Plus
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5d Plus and Meizu 21 Note, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Note leads Honor X5d Plus by 79.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $270. Honor X5d Plus was $270 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the Honor X5d Plus (76/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the Honor X5d Plus (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X5d Plus is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5d Plus or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the Honor X5d Plus by 28 points (64/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X5d Plus and the Meizu 21 Note?
The Honor X5d Plus has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Meizu 21 Note — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5d Plus or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X5d Plus or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on performance (76/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5d Plus over the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.