Meizu 21 Note vs Xiaomi 14
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 14 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $380 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 14 leads — 75/100 vs 64/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Note has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4610); the Xiaomi 14 is faster in AnTuTu (2,363,726 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Xiaomi 14
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4610 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $599
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 14 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2363726 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 2200 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7000 vs 5311
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Lighter: 193g vs 205g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Xiaomi 14, the Xiaomi 14 scores 11 points higher (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (71/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Note — 58/100, Xiaomi 14 — 64/100; 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 Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (82/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Xiaomi 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 2363726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 7000 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2670x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4610 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 138 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | 152.8×71.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 14
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 14
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 14
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Xiaomi 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 14 leads Meizu 21 Note by 25.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $219. Meizu 21 Note was $219 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (82/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (71/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 Note — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Xiaomi 14?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 14 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Note or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on camera score (71/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on performance (82/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Xiaomi 14?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users.