Meizu Note 21 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Meizu Note 21 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 554,590).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 21 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Meizu Note 21 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu Note 21 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (90/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu Note 21 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 21 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Meizu Note 21 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 21 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu Note 21 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Meizu Note 21 Pro by 89.9% 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 Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (99/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (90/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu Note 21 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu Note 21 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Meizu Note 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu Note 21 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu Note 21 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Meizu Note 21 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.