Meizu 21 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

The Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 51/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5050); the Meizu 21 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 954,090); the Meizu 21 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Meizu 21 Pro is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.2mm).

The Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Meizu 21 Pro

Performance 82
Display 89
Camera 46
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 56

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

Performance 58
Display 66
Camera 32
Battery 56
Portability 44
Value for money —

What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 954090
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1114
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 3281
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 44W

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (46/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 44/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?

  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5050 mAh
  • Lighter: 203g vs 208g

  • Overall rating 51/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu 21 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Meizu 21 Pro scores 20 points higher (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (46/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (72/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (72/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).

Meizu 21 Pro: The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Meizu 21 Pro Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 1300
AnTuTu 2345563 954090
Geekbench Single 2203 1114
Geekbench Multi 6511 3281
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1368x3192 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 80W 44W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Flyme AIOS 2 Android 12, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 1250 nits —
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm
Weight 208 g 203 g
Launch price $700 —

Camera comparison

Meizu 21 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 32MP
46
camera

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Display comparison

Meizu 21 Pro

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1368x3192
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Battery and charging

Meizu 21 Pro

  • 5050 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
72
battery

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Meizu 21 Pro and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Meizu 21 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
71/100
2345563 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) MediaTek Dimensity 1300
51/100 -145.8%
954090 AnTuTu

Meizu 21 Pro leads Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 145.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Meizu 21 Pro

$700

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (82/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (89/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (72/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Meizu 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Meizu 21 Pro leads on camera score (46/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Meizu 21 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the Meizu 21 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.