Meizu 21 Note vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $380 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 64/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Note has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5100); the Meizu 21 Note is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 1,724,757).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 1724757
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4313
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5100 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $450
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Faster charging: 70W vs 65W
- Lighter: 193g vs 205g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 9 points higher (73/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Note — 58/100, Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 70/100; 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 is a bit better (76/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 70W | |
| 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 | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Note leads Tecno Camon 40 Premier by 1.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $70. Meizu 21 Note was $70 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (76/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (81/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier edges out the Meizu 21 Note by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Note or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on performance (76/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.