Meizu 21 Note
#283
vivo X100
#390Category Breakdown
Meizu 21 Note
vivo X100
Performance
96.396.3
Camera
96.691.8
Display
99.295.7
Battery
37.033.7
Build
74.977.2
Connectivity
84.385.3
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
82.779.3
Summary
- The Meizu 21 Note features a robust build with an aluminum frame and glass front, weighing 205g, while the vivo X100 has a slightly lighter design at 202g with a glass back.
- Both devices sport a 6.78" display, but the Meizu offers a higher refresh rate of 144Hz compared to the 120Hz of the vivo, although the vivo's peak brightness reaches 3000 nits versus the Meizu's 1600 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Meizu is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, while the vivo uses the Mediatek Dimensity 9300, with both offering substantial RAM options.
- Camera capabilities are competitive, with both having a 50 MP primary sensor, but the vivo includes additional telephoto and ultrawide lenses, enhancing versatility.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Meizu at 5500mAh compared to the vivo's 5000mAh, though the vivo supports faster charging at 120W versus the Meizu's 65W.
- Software-wise, the Meizu runs on Flyme OS, while the vivo operates on Android 14 with Funtouch 14, providing different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Meizu 21 Note
vivo X100
General
Release Date
2024, May 16
2023, November 13
Announced
2024, May 16
2023, November 13
Description
Not to be confused with Meizu Note 21 for International markets
N/A
Display
Size
6.78"
6.78"
Type
LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 5000 nits (peak)
LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 3000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1264 x 2780 pixels (~450 ppi density)
1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~452 ppi density)
PPI
1264
1260
Refresh Rate
144Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 9300 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
Octa-core (1x3.25 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.85 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A720)
GPU
Adreno 740
Immortalis-G720 MC12
Memory
256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/2.4, 16mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), AF
50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), 1/1.49", PDAF, OIS64 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF
Main Camera Features
Ring-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, LED flash, panorama, HDR, 3D LUT import
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
32 MP, f/2.0, 20mm (ultrawide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
8K, 4K, 1080p; gyro-EIS
4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
Yes
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5500 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5500 mAh
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging Details
65W wired, PD3 PPS, QC4+
120W wired, 50% in 11 minReverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162.4 x 76.9 x 8.2 mm (6.39 x 3.03 x 0.32 in)
164.1 x 75.2 x 8.5 mm or 8.8 mm
Weight
205 g
202 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum frame, plastic back
Glass front, glass back
Colors
Black, White
Startrail Blue, Asteroid Black, White, Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 а/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Flyme OS
Android 14, Funtouch 14 (International), OriginOS 4 (China)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass