Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Meizu 21 Note
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $2799 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 64/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5500); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 1,757,044); the Meizu 21 Note is noticeably lighter (205g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Meizu 21 Note
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Better camera (67/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1636
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $2799
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Meizu 21 Note, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 6 points higher (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, 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 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Meizu 21 Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 5311 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $380 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Meizu 21 Note, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads Meizu 21 Note by 3.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2419. Meizu 21 Note was $2419 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (67/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (74/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate edges out the Meizu 21 Note by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Meizu 21 Note?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Meizu 21 Note — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Meizu 21 Note?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.