Meizu Note 21 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Meizu Note 21 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 45/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 554,590).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 21 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Meizu Note 21 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu Note 21 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 47 points higher (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (85/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu Note 21 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 21 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Meizu Note 21 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 21 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu Note 21 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Meizu Note 21 Pro by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (94/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (85/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu Note 21 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro by 47 points (92/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu Note 21 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Meizu Note 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu Note 21 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu Note 21 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Meizu Note 21 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.