Meizu 21 Note vs Realme Neo7x
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Realme Neo7x (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4; launch prices were $380 and $190. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Note leads — 64/100 vs 54/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7x has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Meizu 21 Note is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 975,254).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Realme Neo7x
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3148
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 58/100)
- 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 Neo7x better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Lighter: 194g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $190 vs $380
- Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Realme Neo7x, the Meizu 21 Note scores 10 points higher (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (76/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Note — 58/100, Realme Neo7x — 72/100; 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 Neo7x (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Realme Neo7x (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 Neo7x are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo7x is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Realme Neo7x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| 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 / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | 163.2×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 194 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $190 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo7x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme Neo7x
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo7x
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Realme Neo7x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Note leads Realme Neo7x by 80.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $190. Realme Neo7x was $190 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Realme Neo7x (76/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Realme Neo7x (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 Neo7x are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo7x is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Realme Neo7x?
The Meizu 21 Note is noticeably better than the Realme Neo7x — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Realme Neo7x?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Realme Neo7x — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Note or the Realme Neo7x?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the Realme Neo7x?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on performance (76/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Realme Neo7x?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.