Meizu 21 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 leads — 68/100 vs 53/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Meizu 21 is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 971,424); the Meizu 21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 2577
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 188g vs 198g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Meizu 21 scores 15 points higher (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 leads (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 leads (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 141.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (82/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (55/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Meizu 21 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Meizu 21 leads on camera score (55/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Meizu 21 leads on performance (82/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users.