Meizu 21 Note vs Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (2023) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $380 and $179. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Note leads — 64/100 vs 44/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Meizu 21 Note is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 607,489); the Meizu 21 Note is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1826
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 206g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M14 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $179 vs $380
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G, the Meizu 21 Note scores 20 points higher (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (76/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Note — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy M14 5G — 54/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Samsung Galaxy M14 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 607489 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 1826 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2408x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | 166.8×77.2×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $179 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Samsung Galaxy M14 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Note leads Samsung Galaxy M14 5G by 189.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $201. Samsung Galaxy M14 5G was $201 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (76/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?
The Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G by 20 points (64/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Note or the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on camera score (37/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on performance (76/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.