Meizu 21 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $700 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 71/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5050); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 2,345,563).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 208g vs 215g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $700
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 15 points higher (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Pro — 56/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Pro | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1368x3192 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Flyme AIOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1250 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Pro and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Meizu 21 Pro by 37.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $101. Vivo iQOO 15 was $101 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (78/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Meizu 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.