Meizu 21 Note vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $380 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 64/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5500); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 1,757,044); the Meizu 21 Note is noticeably lighter (205g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $500
- Better portability (54/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 11 points higher (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Note — 58/100, Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100; 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 Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $500 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Meizu 21 Note by 42.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $120. Meizu 21 Note was $120 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (91/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (80/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 Note — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users. The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.