Meizu 21 Note vs Redmi K100
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 64/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 5500); the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 1,757,044); the Meizu 21 Note is noticeably lighter (205g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Redmi K100
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 234g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Redmi K100, the Redmi K100 scores 9 points higher (73/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Redmi K100 (54/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Redmi K100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3298726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Redmi K100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Meizu 21 Note by 46.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K100
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (92/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (80/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Redmi K100 (54/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 edges out the Meizu 21 Note by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Redmi K100?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi K100 — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Redmi K100?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.