Meizu 21 Pro vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $700 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 55/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 5050); the Meizu 21 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Pro
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 2813
- Lighter: 208g vs 213g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $700
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Pro vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Meizu 21 Pro scores 16 points higher (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (46/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Pro — 56/100, Vivo Y500 (China) — 74/100; 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 Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (74/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Pro | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1368x3192 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Flyme AIOS 2 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1250 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Pro and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Pro leads Vivo Y500 (China) by 166.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $515. Vivo Y500 (China) was $515 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (82/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (46/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (74/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Meizu 21 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 (China) — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Pro and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Meizu 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on camera score (46/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Pro over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.