Meizu 21 Note vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $380 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 64/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,757,044); the Meizu 21 Note is noticeably lighter (205g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $840
- Better portability (54/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 25 points higher (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Note — 58/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Meizu 21 Note by 68.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $460. Meizu 21 Note was $460 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (90/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note by 25 points (89/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Note or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.