Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Meizu 21

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 68/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4288); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 2,345,563).

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 18 Pro

Performance 97
Display 85
Camera 97
Battery 47
Portability 44
Value for money 78

Meizu 21

Performance 82
Display 80
Camera 55
Battery 52
Portability 61
Value for money —

What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 2345563
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 2203
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 6511

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better camera (97/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Meizu 21 better?

  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4288 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 198g vs 211g

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better portability (61/100 vs 44/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs the Meizu 21, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro scores 16 points higher (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (61/100 vs 44/100).

Apple iPhone 18 Pro: The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.
Meizu 21: The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 18 Pro Meizu 21
Processor Apple A20 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 3434654 2345563
Geekbench Single 4733 2203
Geekbench Multi 12836 6511
Display 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 1206x2622 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4288 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 60W 80W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 172 —
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 18 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 27 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm
Weight 211 g 198 g
Launch price $1199 —

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 18 Pro

  • Main: 48MP f/1.48
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
97
camera

Meizu 21

  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
55
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 18 Pro

  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1206x2622
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Meizu 21

  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 18 Pro

  • 4288 mAh
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
47
battery

Meizu 21

  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Meizu 21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Apple A20 Pro
84/100
3434654 AnTuTu
Meizu 21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
68/100 -46.4%
2345563 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads Meizu 21 by 46.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 18 Pro

$1199

Meizu 21

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (97/100 vs 82/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 (97/100 vs 55/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (61/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Meizu 21?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Meizu 21?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Meizu 21 — 68/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Meizu 21?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on camera score (97/100 vs 55/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Meizu 21?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 82/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro over the Meizu 21?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users.