Meizu 21 Note vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $380 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Note leads — 64/100 vs 55/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 5500); the Meizu 21 Note is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2813
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 213g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $380
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Meizu 21 Note scores 9 points higher (64/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Note — 58/100, Vivo Y500 (China) — 74/100; 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 Y500 (China) (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Note leads Vivo Y500 (China) by 99.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $195. Vivo Y500 (China) was $195 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (76/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (74/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Meizu 21 Note edges out the Vivo Y500 (China) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Note or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on performance (76/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.