Meizu 21 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $700 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 71/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5050); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 2,345,563); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $970
- Overall rating 71/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 208g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 19 points higher (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Pro — 56/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; 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 X500 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1368x3192 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Flyme AIOS 2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1250 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Meizu 21 Pro by 53.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $270. Meizu 21 Pro was $270 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (100/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (87/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.