Meizu Note 21 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
The Meizu Note 21 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 34/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 333,647); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu Note 21 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 21
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
What makes Meizu Note 21 better?
- Overall rating 34/100
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu Note 21 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 46 points higher (80/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (86/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu Note 21 | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 4013168 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $660 |
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 21
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu Note 21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 21
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu Note 21 and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Meizu Note 21 by 91.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu Note 21
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (98/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (93/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (86/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu Note 21 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 by 46 points (80/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu Note 21 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Meizu Note 21 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu Note 21 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu Note 21 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Meizu Note 21 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.