Meizu 21 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 68/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 2,345,563); the Meizu 21 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 227g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 21 points higher (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (61/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Meizu 21 by 49.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu 21
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (99/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (78/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 (92/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (61/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 by 21 points (89/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.