Meizu 21 Note vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6; launch prices were $380 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 64/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $845
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 205g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 28 points higher (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Note — 58/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro — 98/100; 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 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Meizu 21 Note by 64.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $465. Meizu 21 Note was $465 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (100/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (87/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note by 28 points (92/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Note or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.