Meizu 21 Note vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Note leads — 64/100 vs 53/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Note has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Meizu 21 Note is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 971,424); the Meizu 21 Note has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 205g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Meizu 21 Note scores 11 points higher (64/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (76/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (76/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Note leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 80.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (76/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Meizu 21 Note is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Note or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on performance (76/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.