Meizu 21 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 leads — 68/100 vs 50/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Meizu 21 is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 750,481); the Meizu 21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 198g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 198g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Meizu 21 scores 18 points higher (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 leads (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 leads (55/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 leads (52/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (55/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (77/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 212.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (82/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (55/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (77/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Meizu 21 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Meizu 21 leads on camera score (55/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Meizu 21 leads on performance (82/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users.