Meizu 21 Note vs Poco M8s
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3; launch prices were $380 and $189. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Note leads — 64/100 vs 51/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Meizu 21 Note is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Poco M8s
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
- Lighter: 205g vs 217g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Poco M8s better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $380
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Poco M8s, 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). Value score: Meizu 21 Note — 58/100, Poco M8s — 66/100; 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 M8s (76/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 58/100. In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Poco M8s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $189 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Poco M8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Note leads Poco M8s by 184.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $191. Poco M8s was $191 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Poco M8s (76/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 58/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Poco M8s?
The Meizu 21 Note is noticeably better than the Poco M8s — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Poco M8s?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Poco M8s — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Note or the Poco M8s?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the Poco M8s?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on performance (76/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Poco M8s?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.