Meizu 21 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 68/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4800); the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 2,345,563); the Meizu 21 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 216g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 14 points higher (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (61/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Meizu 21 by 50.1% 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 15T notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (97/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (75/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (61/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.