HMD Pulse+ vs Meizu 21

The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 leads — 68/100 vs 34/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Pulse+ has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Meizu 21 is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 333,647).

The Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ by 34 points (68/100 vs 34/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

HMD Pulse+

Performance 27
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 61
Value for money —

Meizu 21

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

What makes HMD Pulse+ better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Lighter: 187g vs 198g

  • Overall rating 34/100

What makes Meizu 21 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 333647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 378
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 1335
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better camera (55/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 44/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the Meizu 21, the Meizu 21 scores 34 points higher (68/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 leads (82/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 leads (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (82/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100.

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

Specs comparison

Specification HMD Pulse+ Meizu 21
Processor Unisoc T606 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 333647 2345563
Geekbench Single 378 2203
Geekbench Multi 1335 6511
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 1080x2340
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 10W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 13 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 600 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP54
Dimensions 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm
Weight 187 g 198 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

HMD Pulse+

  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Meizu 21

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

Display comparison

HMD Pulse+

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display

Meizu 21

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

Battery and charging

HMD Pulse+

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Meizu 21

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

Overall performance score

We compared HMD Pulse+ and Meizu 21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

HMD Pulse+ Unisoc T606
34/100
333647 AnTuTu
Meizu 21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
68/100 +85.8%
2345563 AnTuTu

Meizu 21 leads HMD Pulse+ by 85.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (82/100 vs 27/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (80/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (55/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100.

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the Meizu 21?

The Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ by 34 points (68/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the Meizu 21?

The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Meizu 21 — 68/100.

Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse+ or the Meizu 21?

The Meizu 21 leads on camera score (55/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the Meizu 21?

The Meizu 21 leads on performance (82/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the Meizu 21?

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