Honor Magic V6 vs Meizu 21
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 68/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 2,345,563); the Meizu 21 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 236g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
Meizu 21
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 236g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the Meizu 21, the Honor Magic V6 scores 14 points higher (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | Meizu 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $1599 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and Meizu 21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads Meizu 21 by 77.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Meizu 21
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic V6 and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic V6 is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (78/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the Meizu 21?
The Honor Magic V6 is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the Meizu 21?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Meizu 21 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the Meizu 21?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on camera score (69/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the Meizu 21?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the Meizu 21?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users.