HMD Aura 2 vs Meizu 21

HMD Aura 2

Unisoc SC9863A

HMD Skyline HMD Crest Max HMD Crest HMD Fusion HMD Vibe HMD Pulse+ HMD Arc HMD Aura

Meizu 21

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

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The HMD Aura 2 (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 leads — 68/100 vs 20/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Aura 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Meizu 21 is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 153,667); the Meizu 21 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura 2 doesn't; the Meizu 21 is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.0mm).

The Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 by 48 points (68/100 vs 20/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

HMD Aura 2

Performance 9

Display 31

Camera 10

Battery 43

Portability 57

Value for money —

Meizu 21

Performance 82

Display 80

Camera 55

Battery 52

Portability 61

Value for money —

What makes HMD Aura 2 better?

Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
Lighter: 185g vs 198g

Overall rating 20/100

What makes Meizu 21 better?

Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 153667
Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 205
Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 846
Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

Higher performance (82/100 vs 9/100)
Better camera (55/100 vs 10/100)
Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
Better display (80/100 vs 31/100)
Better portability (61/100 vs 57/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the HMD Aura 2 vs the Meizu 21, the Meizu 21 scores 48 points higher (68/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 leads (82/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 leads (55/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (82/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (80/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (55/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 and the HMD Aura 2 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).

Meizu 21: The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification	HMD Aura 2	Meizu 21
Processor	Unisoc SC9863A	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu	153667	2345563
Geekbench Single	205	2203
Geekbench Multi	846	6511
Display	6.5" IPS LCD	6.5" AMOLED
Resolution	576x1280	1080x2340
Refresh rate	60 Hz	120 Hz
Battery	5000 mAh	4800 mAh
Charging	10W	80W
Main camera	13 MP	200 MP
Ultrawide	0 MP	13 MP
Front camera	5 MP	32 MP
RAM	4GB	8GB / 12GB
Storage	256GB	256GB / 512GB
OS	Android 14 Go	Android 13
Brightness (peak)	460 nits	1800 nits
NFC	no	yes
Protection	IP54	IP54
Dimensions	166.4×76.9×9.0 mm	156.7×75.3×7.9 mm
Weight	185 g	198 g
Launch price	—	—