Meizu 21 Note vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $380 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 66/100 vs 64/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5500); the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,112,047 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Redmi Turbo 5
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1555
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2112047 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 204g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $380
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 2 points higher (66/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Note — 58/100, Redmi Turbo 5 — 82/100; 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 Redmi Turbo 5 and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 2112047 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7560 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Meizu 21 Note by 16.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $130. Redmi Turbo 5 was $130 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (74/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 edges out the Meizu 21 Note by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 66/100.
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.