Meizu 21 vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 leads — 68/100 vs 55/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Meizu 21 is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 879,714); the Meizu 21 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 2813
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 213g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Meizu 21 scores 13 points higher (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 leads (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 and the Vivo Y500 (China) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (61/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | — | $185 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 leads Vivo Y500 (China) by 166.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Meizu 21
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (82/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 and the Vivo Y500 (China) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (55/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (74/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (61/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Meizu 21 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 (China) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Meizu 21 leads on camera score (55/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Meizu 21 leads on performance (82/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users.