Meizu Note 21 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Meizu Note 21 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 34/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 333,647); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu Note 21 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 21
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Meizu Note 21 better?
- Overall rating 34/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W 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 (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu Note 21 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 56 points higher (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (81/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu Note 21 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 21
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Meizu Note 21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 21
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu Note 21 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Meizu Note 21 by 93.3% 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 X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (100/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (81/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu Note 21 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 by 56 points (90/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu Note 21 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Meizu Note 21 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu Note 21 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu Note 21 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Meizu Note 21 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.