Meizu 21 Note vs Tecno Spark 40 4G
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Tecno Spark 40 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Note leads — 64/100 vs 39/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Note has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5200); the Meizu 21 Note is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Tecno Spark 40 4G
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 4G better?
- Better portability (68/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Tecno Spark 40 4G, the Meizu 21 Note scores 25 points higher (64/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (76/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 4G (76/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 4G (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 4G is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Tecno Spark 40 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15, HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | 165.6×77.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | $380 | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Spark 40 4G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Spark 40 4G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40 4G
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Tecno Spark 40 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Note leads Tecno Spark 40 4G by 390.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Spark 40 4G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 4G (76/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 4G (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 4G is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Tecno Spark 40 4G?
The Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 4G by 25 points (64/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Tecno Spark 40 4G?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Tecno Spark 40 4G — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Note or the Tecno Spark 40 4G?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the Tecno Spark 40 4G?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on performance (76/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Tecno Spark 40 4G?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.