Meizu Note 21 Pro
$200Starting price · USBudget2024
5.8
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.78"
Display
64MP
Camera
5,000
mAh
8GB
Max RAM
30W
Charging
Why This Phone
BudgetThe Meizu Note 21 Pro is a budget-tier device defined by the Helio G99 chipset. While it offers a smooth 120Hz display and ample storage, it is held back by the lack of 5G, mediocre screen brightness, and slow charging. The popularity score is low due to Meizu's limited global market presence and the highly competitive nature of the budget segment. Value is estimated as high based on typical pricing for G99-based devices, though the lack of a verified price requires a conservative estimate.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera5.0
Performance5.5
Battery6.5
Display6.0
Build5.5
Value7.0
Strengths
Large 5000 mAh battery capacity
120Hz high refresh rate display
Includes 3.5mm headphone jack
Generous 256GB internal storage
Dedicated microSDXC card slot
Weaknesses
Helio G99 chipset lacks 5G connectivity
Low peak brightness of 550 nits for an IPS panel
Slow 30W wired charging speed
Basic camera setup lacks OIS and ultrawide lens
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