Meizu 21 Note vs Realme 15 Lite
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Realme 15 Lite (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy; launch prices were $380 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Note leads — 64/100 vs 53/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Note has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Meizu 21 Note is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 879,714); the Meizu 21 Note has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 15 Lite doesn't; the Realme 15 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Realme 15 Lite
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Realme 15 Lite better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 185g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $380
- Better portability (72/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Realme 15 Lite, the Meizu 21 Note scores 11 points higher (64/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (76/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Note — 58/100, Realme 15 Lite — 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 Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Realme 15 Lite (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Realme 15 Lite (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Realme 15 Lite are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 15 Lite notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (72/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Realme 15 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 2918 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | 161.7×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 15 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme 15 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Realme 15 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Realme 15 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Note leads Realme 15 Lite by 99.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $195. Realme 15 Lite was $195 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Realme 15 Lite (76/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Realme 15 Lite (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Realme 15 Lite are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 15 Lite notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (72/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Realme 15 Lite?
The Meizu 21 Note is noticeably better than the Realme 15 Lite — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Realme 15 Lite?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Realme 15 Lite — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Note or the Realme 15 Lite?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the Realme 15 Lite?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on performance (76/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Realme 15 Lite?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.