Meizu 21 Note vs Vivo Y31 Pro
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo Y31 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $380 and $195. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Note leads — 64/100 vs 50/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y31 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the Meizu 21 Note is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 879,714); the Meizu 21 Note has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y31 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Vivo Y31 Pro
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2918
- Faster charging: 65W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Vivo Y31 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Lighter: 204g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $195 vs $380
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Vivo Y31 Pro, 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 55/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Note — 58/100, Vivo Y31 Pro — 62/100; 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 Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Vivo Y31 Pro (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Vivo Y31 Pro (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 58/100. In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y31 Pro and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Vivo Y31 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 2918 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15, Funtouch 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1050 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | 165.7×76.3×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $195 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y31 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y31 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y31 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Vivo Y31 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Note leads Vivo Y31 Pro by 99.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $185. Vivo Y31 Pro was $185 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Vivo Y31 Pro (76/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Vivo Y31 Pro (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 58/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y31 Pro and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Vivo Y31 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Note is noticeably better than the Vivo Y31 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Vivo Y31 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo Y31 Pro — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Note or the Vivo Y31 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the Vivo Y31 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on performance (76/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Vivo Y31 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.