Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs Meizu 21
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 68/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5450 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Meizu 21 is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 2,341,391); the Meizu 21 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
Meizu 21
What makes Honor Magic5 Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 5450 vs 4800 mAh
- Better camera (72/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 2341391
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 5311
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 217g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Ultimate vs the Meizu 21, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate scores 7 points higher (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (72/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 and the Honor Magic5 Ultimate are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (72/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (61/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Ultimate | Meizu 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2341391 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1312x2848 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5450 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, MagicOS 7.1 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.7×8.8 mm | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1312x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Ultimate
- 5450 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Ultimate and Meizu 21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 leads Honor Magic5 Ultimate by 0.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 and the Honor Magic5 Ultimate are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (72/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic5 Ultimate notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (73/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Honor Magic5 Ultimate (61/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Meizu 21?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate edges out the Meizu 21 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Ultimate and the Meizu 21?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Meizu 21 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Ultimate or the Meizu 21?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate leads on camera score (72/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Ultimate over the Meizu 21?
The Honor Magic5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users.