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Meizu Note 21 vs Redmi Note 9S

Meizu Note 21
29.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Redmi Note 9S

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 9S

$229

29.7Inno Score
21.1chipPerformance26.3
29.1Display29.7
29Camera30.5
48.2Battery39
20Features20
5 spec wins — Meizu Note 213 spec wins — Redmi Note 9S

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Meizu Note 21 scores 29.6 against 29.7 for Redmi Note 9S. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Redmi Note 9S edges ahead in performance and camera, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Meizu Note 21

  • Stronger battery score: 48 vs 39
  • 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
  • 50% higher Refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,020 mAh

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 9S

  • Stronger performance score: 26 vs 21
  • 100% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 8 MP
  • 52% higher Pixel density: 395 ppi vs 260 ppi

Display

Display comparison: Meizu Note 21 versus Redmi Note 9S
SpecMeizu Note 21Redmi Note 9S
Screen size6.74 ″+1%6.67 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution720x16002400x1080
Pixel density260 ppi395 ppi+52%
Refresh rate90 Hz+50%60 Hz
Peak brightness450 nits—

Performance

Performance comparison: Meizu Note 21 versus Redmi Note 9S
SpecMeizu Note 21Redmi Note 9S
ChipsetUnisoc T606Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu—395,000
RAM (max)8 GB+100%4 GB
Storage options256GB64GB / 128GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1UFS 2.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Meizu Note 21 versus Redmi Note 9S
SpecMeizu Note 21Redmi Note 9S
Main camera50 MP+4%48 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video—4K@30fps
Front camera8 MP16 MP+100%
OIS—No

Battery

Battery comparison: Meizu Note 21 versus Redmi Note 9S
SpecMeizu Note 21Redmi Note 9S
Capacity6,000 mAh+20%5,020 mAh
Wired charging18 W18 W

Design

Design comparison: Meizu Note 21 versus Redmi Note 9S
SpecMeizu Note 21Redmi Note 9S
Weight—209 g
Thickness9.1 mm8.8 mm+3%
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Meizu Note 21 versus Redmi Note 9S
SpecMeizu Note 21Redmi Note 9S
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.0
NFCNoNo
USBUSB-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: Meizu Note 21 versus Redmi Note 9S
SpecMeizu Note 21Redmi Note 9S
OS at launchAndroid 14 (Flyme)Android 10 (MIUI 11)
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Meizu Note 21 versus Redmi Note 9S
SpecMeizu Note 21Redmi Note 9S
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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