Meizu 21 Note vs Poco F9 Pro
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $380 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 64/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $699
- Better display (94/100 vs 91/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 20 points higher (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Note — 58/100, Poco F9 Pro — 82/100; 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 F9 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Meizu 21 Note by 45.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $319. Meizu 21 Note was $319 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (95/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (74/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (84/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note by 20 points (84/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Note or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users. The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.