Meizu 21 vs Realme GT7 (China)
The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 (China) leads — 71/100 vs 68/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT7 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (2,835,794 vs 2,345,563).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
Realme GT7 (China)
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 203g
- Better camera (55/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Realme GT7 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2835794 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Realme GT7 (China), the Realme GT7 (China) scores 3 points higher (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 leads (55/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (55/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | Realme GT7 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 2835794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1280x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme GT7 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT7 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT7 (China)
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and Realme GT7 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 (China) leads Meizu 21 by 17.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (55/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (72/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) edges out the Meizu 21 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Realme GT7 (China) — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Meizu 21 leads on camera score (55/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) leads on performance (89/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 over the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.