Meizu Note 21 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Meizu Note 21 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 45/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 554,590).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 21 Pro
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Meizu Note 21 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (39/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu Note 21 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 31 points higher (76/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu Note 21 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (80/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu Note 21 Pro | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 21 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu Note 21 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 21 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu Note 21 Pro and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Meizu Note 21 Pro by 88.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (99/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (99/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu Note 21 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (80/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu Note 21 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro by 31 points (76/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu Note 21 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Meizu Note 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Meizu Note 21 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Meizu Note 21 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.