Apple iPhone Air vs Meizu 21 Pro
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $999 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Pro has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 2,345,563); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Meizu 21 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 6511
- Lighter: 165g vs 208g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 46/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $999
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 26/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Meizu 21 Pro, the Apple iPhone Air scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (72/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, Meizu 21 Pro — 56/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (72/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (96/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Meizu 21 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1368x3192 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Flyme AIOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1250 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.6 mm | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Meizu 21 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads Meizu 21 Pro by 8.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. Meizu 21 Pro was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (73/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (72/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (96/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air edges out the Meizu 21 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Meizu 21 Pro — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.