Meizu 21 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 71/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5050); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 2,345,563).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Overall rating 71/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 21 points higher (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1368x3192 | 1260x2800 | |
| 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 | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Flyme AIOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1250 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 208 g | — | |
| Launch price | $700 | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Meizu 21 Pro by 51.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (100/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (87/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro by 21 points (92/100 vs 71/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Meizu 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.