Meizu 21 Note vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Note leads — 64/100 vs 50/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Note has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Meizu 21 Note is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 750,481); the Meizu 21 Note has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 205g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Meizu 21 Note scores 14 points higher (64/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (76/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (58/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (76/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (58/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (77/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Note leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 134.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z7
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (76/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (94/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (58/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (77/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Meizu 21 Note is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on performance (76/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.