Meizu 21 Note vs Sharp Aquos R9
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3; launch prices were $380 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads — 68/100 vs 64/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Note has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Meizu 21 Note is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 1,660,924).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Sharp Aquos R9
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 1660924
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1860
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 5045
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $599
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 205g
- Better camera (60/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Sharp Aquos R9, the Sharp Aquos R9 scores 4 points higher (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads (60/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Note — 58/100, Sharp Aquos R9 — 50/100; 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 and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (60/100 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 and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Sharp Aquos R9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 1660924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1860 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 5045 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Note leads Sharp Aquos R9 by 5.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $219. Meizu 21 Note was $219 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (60/100 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 and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 edges out the Meizu 21 Note by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Note or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users. The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users.