Meizu 21 Note vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $380 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 70/100 vs 64/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Note has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,814,251 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2814251 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 6 points higher (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (93/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Note — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 48/100; 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 Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (93/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). 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 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 2814251 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Meizu 21 Note by 37.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1619. Meizu 21 Note was $1619 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (93/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).
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 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 edges out the Meizu 21 Note by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Note or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.