Meizu 21 Note vs Motorola G96
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Motorola G96 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Note leads — 64/100 vs 55/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Note is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 798,429); the Meizu 21 Note has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola G96 doesn't; the Motorola G96 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Motorola G96
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2687
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Motorola G96 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 205g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Motorola G96, the Meizu 21 Note scores 9 points higher (64/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (76/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Motorola G96 (76/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola G96 and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (73/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Motorola G96 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 798429 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 2687 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15, up to 1 major Android upgrade | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | 161.9×73.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola G96
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola G96
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Motorola G96
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Motorola G96, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Note leads Motorola G96 by 120.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola G96
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Motorola G96 (76/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola G96 and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (73/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Motorola G96?
The Meizu 21 Note edges out the Motorola G96 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Motorola G96?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Motorola G96 — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the Motorola G96?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on performance (76/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Motorola G96?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.