Meizu Note 21 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Meizu Note 21 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 34/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 333,647); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu Note 21 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 21
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Meizu Note 21 better?
- Overall rating 34/100
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu Note 21 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 51 points higher (85/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (81/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu Note 21 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 21
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu Note 21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 21
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu Note 21 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Meizu Note 21 by 91.5% 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 Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (98/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (83/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (79/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (81/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu Note 21 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 by 51 points (85/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu Note 21 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Meizu Note 21 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu Note 21 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu Note 21 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Meizu Note 21 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.