HMD Skyline vs Meizu 21 Pro
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, 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 62/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Pro has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Meizu 21 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 798,429).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Meizu 21 Pro
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (75/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 208g vs 209g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Meizu 21 Pro, the Meizu 21 Pro scores 9 points higher (71/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (82/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (82/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Meizu 21 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1368x3192 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Flyme AIOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1250 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $700 |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Meizu 21 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Pro leads HMD Skyline by 66.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Skyline
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (82/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (75/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (72/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro edges out the HMD Skyline by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Meizu 21 Pro?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Meizu 21 Pro — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.