Meizu Note 21 Pro
#2085
vivo iQOO Z3
#1843Category Breakdown
Meizu Note 21 Pro
vivo iQOO Z3
Performance
88.687.2
Camera
39.665.2
Display
79.584.1
Battery
33.730.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
61.877.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
51.954.3
Summary
- The Meizu Note 21 Pro features a 6.78-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a refresh rate of 120Hz, while the vivo iQOO Z3 has a slightly smaller 6.58-inch IPS LCD display with HDR10 support and a resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels, also at 120Hz.
- In terms of performance, the Meizu is powered by the Mediatek Helio G99 chipset, whereas the vivo utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G, which supports 5G connectivity.
- Both devices have a 64 MP rear camera, but the iQOO Z3 includes additional ultra-wide and macro lenses, offering more versatility.
- The Meizu has a larger 5000mAh battery compared to the 4400mAh in the iQOO Z3, but the latter supports faster 55W charging.
- Both phones run different software, with the Meizu using Flyme OS and the vivo operating on Android 11 with Funtouch OS, providing distinct user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Meizu Note 21 Pro
vivo iQOO Z3
General
Release Date
2024, September 13
2021, March 25
Announced
2024, September 13
2021, March 25
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.78"
6.58"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 550 nits
IPS LCD, HDR10, 120Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
Qualcomm SDM768 Snapdragon 768G 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Adreno 620
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, AF2 MP
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
Yes
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4400 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
4400 mAh
Charging Details
30W wired
55W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
164 x 75.3 x 8.5 mm (6.46 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Weight
N/A
185.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Bay Blue, Sandstone, Marble
Ace Black, Cyber Blue, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE, 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, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Flyme OS
Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 (International), OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO (China)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted); unspecified sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass