Meizu 21 Note vs Samsung Galaxy S25+
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $380 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads — 71/100 vs 64/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Note has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,219,688 vs 1,757,044); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Samsung Galaxy S25+
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $999
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3219688 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 5311
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Samsung Galaxy S25+, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ scores 7 points higher (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (92/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Note — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy S25+ — 52/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Samsung Galaxy S25+ are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (72/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3219688 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9700 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Samsung Galaxy S25+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads Meizu 21 Note by 45.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $619. Meizu 21 Note was $619 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (92/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Samsung Galaxy S25+ are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (72/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ edges out the Meizu 21 Note by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.