Meizu 21 Note vs Poco X8 Pro
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $380 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Note leads — 64/100 vs 63/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,977,887 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Poco X8 Pro
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1555
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1977887 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 65W
- Lighter: 196g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $380
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Meizu 21 Note scores 1 points higher (64/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Note — 58/100, Poco X8 Pro — 60/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 76/100. In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 1977887 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Meizu 21 Note by 11.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $30. Poco X8 Pro was $30 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 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, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Note edges out the Poco X8 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 63/100.
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.