Meizu 21 Note vs ZEED Z-Play
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ZEED Z-Play (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Note leads — 64/100 vs 55/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the ZEED Z-Play has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Meizu 21 Note is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 953,150).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
ZEED Z-Play
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3185
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 49/100)
What makes ZEED Z-Play better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Lighter: 202g vs 205g
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the ZEED Z-Play, 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 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (76/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the ZEED Z-Play are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the ZEED Z-Play and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (60/100 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 | ZEED Z-Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | 163.2×77.5×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
ZEED Z-Play
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZEED Z-Play
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ZEED Z-Play
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and ZEED Z-Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Note leads ZEED Z-Play by 84.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZEED Z-Play
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (76/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the ZEED Z-Play are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZEED Z-Play and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (60/100 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 ZEED Z-Play?
The Meizu 21 Note edges out the ZEED Z-Play by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the ZEED Z-Play?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZEED Z-Play — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the ZEED Z-Play?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on performance (76/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the ZEED Z-Play?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.