Meizu 21 Note vs Realme Neo7 Turbo

The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Realme Neo7 Turbo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e; launch prices were $380 and $270. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads — 70/100 vs 64/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 Turbo has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5500); the Realme Neo7 Turbo is faster in AnTuTu (2,560,650 vs 1,757,044).

The Realme Neo7 Turbo edges out the Meizu 21 Note by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Meizu 21 Note

Performance 76
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 58
Portability 54
Value for money 58

Realme Neo7 Turbo

Performance 84
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 85
Portability 50
Value for money 86

What makes Meizu 21 Note better?

  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)

What makes Realme Neo7 Turbo better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2560650 vs 1757044
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
  • Cheaper at launch: $270 vs $380

  • Higher performance (84/100 vs 76/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 58/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Realme Neo7 Turbo, the Realme Neo7 Turbo scores 6 points higher (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (85/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Note — 58/100, Realme Neo7 Turbo — 86/100; 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 Realme Neo7 Turbo is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Realme Neo7 Turbo are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Realme Neo7 Turbo are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).

Meizu 21 Note: The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.
Realme Neo7 Turbo: The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Meizu 21 Note Realme Neo7 Turbo
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 9400e
AnTuTu 1757044 2560650
Geekbench Single 2004 2233
Geekbench Multi 5311 7478
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 1280x2800
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 7200 mAh
Charging 65W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits 6500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm 162.4×76.1×8.6 mm
Weight 205 g 205 g
Launch price $380 $270

Camera comparison

Meizu 21 Note

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera

Realme Neo7 Turbo

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Display comparison

Meizu 21 Note

  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Realme Neo7 Turbo

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Meizu 21 Note

  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery

Realme Neo7 Turbo

  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
85
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Meizu 21 Note and Realme Neo7 Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Meizu 21 Note Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
64/100
1757044 AnTuTu
Realme Neo7 Turbo MediaTek Dimensity 9400e
70/100 +31.4%
2560650 AnTuTu

Realme Neo7 Turbo leads Meizu 21 Note by 31.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Meizu 21 Note

$380

Realme Neo7 Turbo

$270

Launch price difference: $110. Realme Neo7 Turbo was $110 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Realme Neo7 Turbo are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (85/100 vs 58/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Realme Neo7 Turbo are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo edges out the Meizu 21 Note by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Realme Neo7 Turbo?

The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Realme Neo7 Turbo — 70/100.

Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the Realme Neo7 Turbo?

The Realme Neo7 Turbo leads on performance (84/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Realme Neo7 Turbo?

The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users. The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.