Meizu Note 21 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Meizu Note 21 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 34/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 333,647); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu Note 21 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 21
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Meizu Note 21 better?
- Overall rating 34/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu Note 21 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 55 points higher (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (99/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (92/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu Note 21 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 21
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Meizu Note 21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 21
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu Note 21 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Meizu Note 21 by 92.8% 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 Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (99/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (92/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu Note 21 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 by 55 points (89/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu Note 21 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Meizu Note 21 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu Note 21 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu Note 21 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Meizu Note 21 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.