Meizu 21 Note vs Sharp Aquos Sense8
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Note leads — 64/100 vs 49/100 (a 15-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 737,054); the Sharp Aquos Sense8 is noticeably lighter (159g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Sharp Aquos Sense8
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos Sense8 better?
- Lighter: 159g vs 205g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Sharp Aquos Sense8, the Meizu 21 Note scores 15 points higher (64/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (94/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Sharp Aquos Sense8 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (79/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Sharp Aquos Sense8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 737054 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 2700 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.1" IGZO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | 153.0×71.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 159 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Sharp Aquos Sense8
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sharp Aquos Sense8
- 6.1" IGZO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos Sense8
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Sharp Aquos Sense8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Note leads Sharp Aquos Sense8 by 138.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sharp Aquos Sense8
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (76/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (94/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Sharp Aquos Sense8 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (58/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (79/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Sharp Aquos Sense8?
The Meizu 21 Note is noticeably better than the Sharp Aquos Sense8 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Sharp Aquos Sense8?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 — 49/100.
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the Sharp Aquos Sense8?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on performance (76/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Sharp Aquos Sense8?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.