Meizu 21 Note vs Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads — 76/100 vs 64/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Note has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,797,821 vs 1,757,044); the Meizu 21 Note is noticeably lighter (205g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 229g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1797821 vs 1757044
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 144Hz
- Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro scores 12 points higher (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (54/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Sharp Aquos R9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 1797821 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1440x3120 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | 162.0×78.0×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3120
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Sharp Aquos R9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads Meizu 21 Note by 2.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (81/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (54/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 Note — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Note or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users. The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.