Meizu 21 Note vs Poco F7
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $380 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 64/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,199,079 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Poco F7
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $399
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Poco F7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2199079 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Poco F7, the Poco F7 scores 2 points higher (66/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Note — 58/100, Poco F7 — 60/100; 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 Poco F7 and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (80/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Poco F7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 2199079 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2072 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 6649 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $399 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Poco F7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Meizu 21 Note by 20.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $19. Meizu 21 Note was $19 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (80/100 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, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Poco F7?
The Poco F7 edges out the Meizu 21 Note by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Poco F7?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Poco F7 — 66/100.
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Poco F7?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users. The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.