Meizu 21 Note vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $380 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 64/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 1,757,044); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $1639
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 22 points higher (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Note — 58/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 80/100; 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 18 Fold notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (85/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Meizu 21 Note by 66.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1259. Meizu 21 Note was $1259 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (99/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (85/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (75/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note by 22 points (86/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Note or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.