Meizu 21 Note vs ZEED Z-Slim

The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the ZEED Z-Slim (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Note leads — 64/100 vs 56/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Note has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Meizu 21 Note is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 785,352); the ZEED Z-Slim is noticeably lighter (172g vs 205g).

The Meizu 21 Note edges out the ZEED Z-Slim by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Meizu 21 Note

Performance 76
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 58
Portability 54
Value for money 58

ZEED Z-Slim

Performance 54
Display 80
Camera 46
Battery 48
Portability 92
Value for money —

What makes Meizu 21 Note better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 785352
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 995
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2925
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 54/100)
  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)

What makes ZEED Z-Slim better?

  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 172g vs 205g

  • Better camera (46/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (92/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the ZEED Z-Slim, the Meizu 21 Note scores 8 points higher (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the ZEED Z-Slim (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZEED Z-Slim is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the ZEED Z-Slim significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (92/100 vs 54/100).

Meizu 21 Note: The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Meizu 21 Note ZEED Z-Slim
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Dimensity 7100
AnTuTu 1757044 785352
Geekbench Single 2004 995
Geekbench Multi 5311 2925
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2780 1080x2392
Refresh rate 144 Hz —
Battery 5500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 —
Dimensions 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm 162.6×75.4×6.0 mm
Weight 205 g 172 g
Launch price $380 —

Camera comparison

Meizu 21 Note

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera

ZEED Z-Slim

  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
46
camera

Display comparison

Meizu 21 Note

  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

ZEED Z-Slim

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: —
80
display

Battery and charging

Meizu 21 Note

  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery

ZEED Z-Slim

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Meizu 21 Note and ZEED Z-Slim, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Meizu 21 Note Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
64/100
1757044 AnTuTu
ZEED Z-Slim Dimensity 7100
56/100 -123.7%
785352 AnTuTu

Meizu 21 Note leads ZEED Z-Slim by 123.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Meizu 21 Note

$380

ZEED Z-Slim

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the ZEED Z-Slim (76/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZEED Z-Slim is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZEED Z-Slim significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (92/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the ZEED Z-Slim?

The Meizu 21 Note edges out the ZEED Z-Slim by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the ZEED Z-Slim?

The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZEED Z-Slim — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Note or the ZEED Z-Slim?

The ZEED Z-Slim leads on camera score (46/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the ZEED Z-Slim?

The Meizu 21 Note leads on performance (76/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the ZEED Z-Slim?

The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.