Meizu 21 Note vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $380 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 64/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 1,757,044); the Meizu 21 Note is noticeably lighter (205g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $649
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 16 points higher (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Note — 58/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100; 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 Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (54/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 4678468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads Meizu 21 Note by 62.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $269. Meizu 21 Note was $269 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (99/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (84/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (54/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 Note — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Note or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.