Meizu 21 Note vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 64/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Overall rating 64/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 28 points higher (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (85/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | $380 | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Meizu 21 Note by 63.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (85/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note by 28 points (92/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Note or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.