Meizu 21 Note vs Vivo X500 Pro

The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $380 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 64/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,757,044).

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note by 26 points (90/100 vs 64/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Meizu 21 Note

Performance 76
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 58
Portability 54
Value for money 58

Vivo X500 Pro

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 81
Portability 63
Value for money 92

What makes Meizu 21 Note better?

  • Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $970

  • Overall rating 64/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1757044
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
  • Lighter: 192g vs 205g

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 26 points higher (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Note — 58/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 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 X500 Pro 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 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).

Meizu 21 Note: The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.
Vivo X500 Pro: The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Meizu 21 Note Vivo X500 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 1757044 5016623
Geekbench Single 2004 4188
Geekbench Multi 5311 13145
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 1216x2660
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging 65W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm
Weight 205 g 192 g
Launch price $380 $970

Camera comparison

Meizu 21 Note

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera

Vivo X500 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Meizu 21 Note

  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2660
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Meizu 21 Note

  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6510 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Meizu 21 Note and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Meizu 21 Note Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
64/100
1757044 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
90/100 +65.0%
5016623 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro leads Meizu 21 Note by 65.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Meizu 21 Note

$380

Vivo X500 Pro

$970

Launch price difference: $590. Meizu 21 Note was $590 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro 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 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (87/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (81/100 vs 58/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note by 26 points (90/100 vs 64/100).

What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Note or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.