Meizu Note 21 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Meizu Note 21 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 34/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 333,647); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu Note 21 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 21
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Meizu Note 21 better?
- Overall rating 34/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu Note 21 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 42 points higher (76/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (99/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (80/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu Note 21 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 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 | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 21
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu Note 21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 21
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu Note 21 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Meizu Note 21 by 92.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (99/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (80/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu Note 21 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 by 42 points (76/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu Note 21 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Meizu Note 21 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu Note 21 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu Note 21 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Meizu Note 21 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.