Meizu Note 21 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Meizu Note 21 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 34/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 333,647); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu Note 21 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 21
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Meizu Note 21 better?
- Overall rating 34/100
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu Note 21 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 47 points higher (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (88/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu Note 21 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 21
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 21
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu Note 21 and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Meizu Note 21 by 92.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (100/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (93/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (88/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu Note 21 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 by 47 points (81/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu Note 21 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Meizu Note 21 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu Note 21 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu Note 21 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Meizu Note 21 over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.