Meizu mBlu 21 vs Vivo X500
The Meizu mBlu 21 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 29/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 333,647); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu mBlu 21 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu mBlu 21
Vivo X500
What makes Meizu mBlu 21 better?
- Overall rating 29/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4900 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu mBlu 21 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 60 points higher (89/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Meizu mBlu 21 (96/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Meizu mBlu 21 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Meizu mBlu 21 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Meizu mBlu 21 (84/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu mBlu 21 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Meizu mBlu 21
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Meizu mBlu 21
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu mBlu 21
- 4900 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu mBlu 21 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Meizu mBlu 21 by 91.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu mBlu 21
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Meizu mBlu 21 (96/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Meizu mBlu 21 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Meizu mBlu 21 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Meizu mBlu 21 (84/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu mBlu 21 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Meizu mBlu 21 by 60 points (89/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu mBlu 21 and the Vivo X500?
The Meizu mBlu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu mBlu 21 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu mBlu 21 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Meizu mBlu 21 over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.