Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
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Battery capacity
≈ TieCharging
Ace 3
Wired charging speed (100W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
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Screen size
≈ TieWeight
21 Note
Total weight (205g)
WinsValue
21 Note
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.2/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | 21 Note | Ace 3 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.78" | 6.78" | |
| 1,264 × 2,780 | 1,264 × 2,780 | |
| LTPO OLED | LTPO AMOLED | |
| 144Hz | 120Hz | |
| 5,000 nits | 4,500 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Dual | Triple | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity, ultrasonic) | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | |
| 16 GB | 16 GB | |
| 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,500 mAh | 5,500 mAh | |
| 65W | 100W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 205g | 207g | |
| 8.2mm | 8.8mm | |
| Glass front, aluminum frame, plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back, aluminum frame | |
| Mid-Range | Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
OnePlus Ace 3
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Meizu 21 Note
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
OnePlus Ace 3
Highest resolution main camera.