Meizu 21 Note vs Realme Neo8
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $380 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 64/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Realme Neo8
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $429
- Better portability (54/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 13 points higher (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Note — 58/100, Realme Neo8 — 80/100; 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 Neo8 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Meizu 21 Note by 45.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $49. Meizu 21 Note was $49 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (91/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (56/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 Note — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Realme Neo8?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Note or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Realme Neo8?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.