Meizu Note 21 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Meizu Note 21 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 34/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 333,647); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu Note 21 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 21
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Meizu Note 21 better?
- Overall rating 34/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu Note 21 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 52 points higher (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (99/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (79/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (75/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu Note 21 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 21
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu Note 21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 21
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu Note 21 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Meizu Note 21 by 93.6% 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 Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (99/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (79/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (85/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (75/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu Note 21 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 by 52 points (86/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu Note 21 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Meizu Note 21 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu Note 21 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu Note 21 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Meizu Note 21 over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.