Meizu Note 21 Pro vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Meizu Note 21 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 45/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 554,590).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 21 Pro
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Meizu Note 21 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu Note 21 Pro vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 40 points higher (85/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (81/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu Note 21 Pro | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 21 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu Note 21 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 21 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu Note 21 Pro and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Meizu Note 21 Pro by 85.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu Note 21 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (83/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (79/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (81/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu Note 21 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro by 40 points (85/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu Note 21 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Meizu Note 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu Note 21 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu Note 21 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Meizu Note 21 Pro over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.