Category Breakdown
Meizu Note 21 Pro
Oppo A96 (China)
Performance
67.070.8
Camera
45.044.1
Display
79.579.5
Battery
55.555.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
62.663.6
Summary
- The Meizu Note 21 Pro features a larger 6.78-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the Oppo A96 has a 6.43-inch OLED display with HDR support but a lower 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Note 21 Pro is powered by the Mediatek Helio G99 chipset, whereas the A96 utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, which supports 5G connectivity.
- The camera setup on the Note 21 Pro includes a 64 MP main sensor compared to the A96's 48 MP, but the A96 offers better video capabilities with gyro-EIS.
- The Note 21 Pro has a larger 5000 mAh battery, while the A96 has a 4500 mAh battery but supports slightly faster charging at 33W.
- Both devices run different software experiences, with the Note 21 Pro using Flyme OS and the A96 utilizing Android 11 with ColorOS 12.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Meizu Note 21 Pro
Oppo A96 (China)
General
Release Date
2024, September 13
2022, January 12
Announced
2024, September 13
2022, January 12
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.78"
6.43"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 550 nits
OLED, 430 nits (typ), 600 nits (HDR)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Adreno 619
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
64 MP, AF2 MP
48 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
13 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP
16 MP, f/2.4, 27mm (wide), 1.0µm
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details
30W wired
33W wired, PD, 100% in 63 minReverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
N/A
159.9 x 73.2 x 7.5 mm (6.30 x 2.88 x 0.30 in)
Weight
N/A
171 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Bay Blue, Sandstone, Marble
Black, Blue, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✗
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Flyme OS
Android 11, ColorOS 12
OS Version
Flyme OS
Android 11, ColorOS 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted); unspecified sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

