Meizu 21 Note vs Tecno Spark 40c
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Tecno Spark 40c (2025) runs on the Helio G81; launch prices were $380 and $102. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Note leads — 64/100 vs 33/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40c has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Meizu 21 Note is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 358,608); the Meizu 21 Note has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 40c doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Tecno Spark 40c
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 65W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40c better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $102 vs $380
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Tecno Spark 40c, the Meizu 21 Note scores 31 points higher (64/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (76/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (37/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Note — 58/100, Tecno Spark 40c — 54/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (76/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Tecno Spark 40c | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | 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 | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | 165.6×77.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | $380 | $102 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Spark 40c
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Spark 40c
- 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 40c
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Tecno Spark 40c, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Note leads Tecno Spark 40c by 390.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $278. Tecno Spark 40c was $278 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (76/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c by 31 points (64/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Tecno Spark 40c — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Note or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on performance (76/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.