Meizu 21 vs Realme GT7
The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Realme GT7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 leads — 77/100 vs 68/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,415,876 vs 2,345,563).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
Realme GT7
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 206g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Realme GT7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2415876 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 2233 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7478 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Realme GT7, the Realme GT7 scores 9 points higher (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 leads (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | Realme GT7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 2415876 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 7478 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $420 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme GT7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and Realme GT7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 leads Meizu 21 by 2.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Meizu 21
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 (90/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 edges out the Meizu 21 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the Realme GT7?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Realme GT7 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 or the Realme GT7?
The Realme GT7 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 over the Realme GT7?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme GT7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.