Meizu Note 21 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Meizu Note 21 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 34/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 333,647); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu Note 21 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 21
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Meizu Note 21 better?
- Overall rating 34/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu Note 21 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 58 points higher (92/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (85/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu Note 21 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 21
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Meizu Note 21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 21
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu Note 21 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Meizu Note 21 by 93.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (100/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (85/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu Note 21 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 by 58 points (92/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu Note 21 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Meizu Note 21 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu Note 21 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu Note 21 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Meizu Note 21 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.