Meizu Note 21 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Meizu Note 21 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 45/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 554,590).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 21 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Meizu Note 21 Pro better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu Note 21 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 47 points higher (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (100/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (87/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu Note 21 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 21 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Meizu Note 21 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 21 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu Note 21 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Meizu Note 21 Pro by 88.7% 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 Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (82/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (100/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (87/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu Note 21 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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 Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Meizu Note 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu Note 21 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu Note 21 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Meizu Note 21 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.