Meizu 21 Note vs Poco M7 Plus 5G
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3; launch prices were $380 and $168. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Note leads — 64/100 vs 51/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 Plus 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Meizu 21 Note is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Poco M7 Plus 5G
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 217g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Poco M7 Plus 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $168 vs $380
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Poco M7 Plus 5G, the Meizu 21 Note scores 13 points higher (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (76/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (68/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Note — 58/100, Poco M7 Plus 5G — 72/100; 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 Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (76/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Poco M7 Plus 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 617626 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 2183 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2460x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $168 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Poco M7 Plus 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Note leads Poco M7 Plus 5G by 184.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $212. Poco M7 Plus 5G was $212 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (76/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (94/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G 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 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Poco M7 Plus 5G?
The Meizu 21 Note is noticeably better than the Poco M7 Plus 5G — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Poco M7 Plus 5G?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Poco M7 Plus 5G — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the Poco M7 Plus 5G?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on performance (76/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Poco M7 Plus 5G?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.