Meizu 21 Note vs Poco F8 Pro
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $380 and $529. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 64/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,024,818 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Poco F8 Pro
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $529
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro scores 15 points higher (79/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Note — 58/100, Poco F8 Pro — 78/100; 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 F8 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (91/100 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 Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (70/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Poco F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3024818 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6210 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $529 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Poco F8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Meizu 21 Note by 41.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $149. Meizu 21 Note was $149 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (91/100 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 Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (70/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 Note — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Poco F8 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Note or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Poco F8 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users. The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.