Meizu 21 Note vs Poco F8
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $380 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 64/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Poco F8
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $499
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 10 points higher (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Note — 58/100, Poco F8 — 70/100; 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 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Meizu 21 Note by 43.8% 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, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (91/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (86/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 Note — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Poco F8?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Poco F8?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.