HMD Aura 2 vs Meizu 21 Pro
The HMD Aura 2 (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 20/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Pro has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Meizu 21 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 153,667); the Meizu 21 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura 2 doesn't; the HMD Aura 2 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura 2
Meizu 21 Pro
What makes HMD Aura 2 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 208g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura 2 vs the Meizu 21 Pro, the Meizu 21 Pro scores 51 points higher (71/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (82/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (82/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura 2 and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura 2 | Meizu 21 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1368x3192 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Flyme AIOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 1250 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $700 |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura 2
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura 2
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura 2 and Meizu 21 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Pro leads HMD Aura 2 by 93.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Aura 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (82/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (89/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (46/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (72/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura 2 and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura 2 or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 by 51 points (71/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura 2 and the Meizu 21 Pro?
The HMD Aura 2 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Meizu 21 Pro — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura 2 or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on camera score (46/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura 2 or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura 2 over the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.