Meizu 21 Note vs OnePlus 12R
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the OnePlus 12R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $380 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Note leads — 64/100 vs 63/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 12R is faster in AnTuTu (1,844,595 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
OnePlus 12R
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $499
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 46/100)
What makes OnePlus 12R better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1844595 vs 1757044
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the OnePlus 12R, the Meizu 21 Note scores 1 points higher (64/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Note — 58/100, OnePlus 12R — 48/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 76/100. In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the OnePlus 12R are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 12R and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | OnePlus 12R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 1844595 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | 163.3×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 12R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus 12R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 12R
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and OnePlus 12R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 12R leads Meizu 21 Note by 4.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $119. Meizu 21 Note was $119 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 76/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the OnePlus 12R are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 12R and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the OnePlus 12R?
The Meizu 21 Note edges out the OnePlus 12R by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the OnePlus 12R?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the OnePlus 12R — 63/100.
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the OnePlus 12R?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 12R is a better fit for active users.