Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Meizu 21 Pro
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 71/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,345,563).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Meizu 21 Pro
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5050 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 208g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Meizu 21 Pro, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 13 points higher (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Meizu 21 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1368x3192 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Flyme AIOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1250 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $700 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Meizu 21 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Meizu 21 Pro by 33.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor 500 Pro (China)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro and the Honor 500 Pro (China) are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (78/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (86/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Meizu 21 Pro — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.