Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Meizu 21 Note
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 64/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,757,044); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Meizu 21 Note
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 5311
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 155g vs 205g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Meizu 21 Note, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 25 points higher (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (100/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Meizu 21 Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $380 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Meizu 21 Note, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Meizu 21 Note by 152.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (97/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (77/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (100/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note by 25 points (89/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Meizu 21 Note?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Meizu 21 Note — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Meizu 21 Note?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.