Meizu 21 Note vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 64/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,757,044); the Meizu 21 Note is noticeably lighter (205g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 223g
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 17 points higher (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (88/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (54/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8400 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Meizu 21 Note by 62.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (88/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (54/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 Note — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Note or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.