Meizu 21 Note vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $380 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 64/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,757,044); the Meizu 21 Note is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $749
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 21 points higher (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Note — 58/100, Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100; 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 Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (79/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 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 | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Meizu 21 Note by 55.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $369. Meizu 21 Note was $369 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (79/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (81/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note by 21 points (85/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Note or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.