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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Realme Neo7 Turbo
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).
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
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Realme Neo7 Turbo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo7 Turbo leads Meizu 21 Note by 31.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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.