Google Pixel 8 vs Meizu 21 Pro

The Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $699 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 68/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Pro has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 4575); the Meizu 21 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 1,443,431); the Google Pixel 8 is noticeably lighter (187g vs 208g).

The Meizu 21 Pro edges out the Google Pixel 8 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 8

Performance 70
Display 82
Camera 79
Battery 44
Portability 57
Value for money 50

Meizu 21 Pro

Performance 82
Display 89
Camera 46
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 56

What makes Google Pixel 8 better?

  • Lighter: 187g vs 208g
  • Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $700

  • Better camera (79/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)

What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 1443431
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1722
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 4458
  • Bigger battery: 5050 vs 4575 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8 vs the Meizu 21 Pro, the Meizu 21 Pro scores 3 points higher (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (79/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (72/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Google Pixel 8 — 50/100, 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 Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (79/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (72/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).

Google Pixel 8: The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for active users.
Meizu 21 Pro: The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 8 Meizu 21 Pro
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 1443431 2345563
Geekbench Single 1722 2203
Geekbench Multi 4458 6511
Display 6.2" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1368x3192
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4575 mAh 5050 mAh
Charging 27W 80W
Wireless charging 18W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 148 —
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 10 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Flyme AIOS 2
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1250 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm
Weight 187 g 208 g
Launch price $699 $700

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 8

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
79
camera

Meizu 21 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 32MP
46
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 8

  • 6.2" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Meizu 21 Pro

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1368x3192
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 8

  • 4575 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 18W
44
battery

Meizu 21 Pro

  • 5050 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
72
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8 and Meizu 21 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8 Google Tensor G3
68/100
1443431 AnTuTu
Meizu 21 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
71/100 +38.5%
2345563 AnTuTu

Meizu 21 Pro leads Google Pixel 8 by 38.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 8

$699

Meizu 21 Pro

$700

Launch price difference: $1. Google Pixel 8 was $1 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (79/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8 (72/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 or the Meizu 21 Pro?

The Meizu 21 Pro edges out the Google Pixel 8 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 and the Meizu 21 Pro?

The Google Pixel 8 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Meizu 21 Pro — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8 or the Meizu 21 Pro?

The Google Pixel 8 leads on camera score (79/100 vs 46/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8 or the Meizu 21 Pro?

The Meizu 21 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 over the Meizu 21 Pro?

The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for active users. The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.