Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Meizu 21 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 71/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5050); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 2,345,563); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Meizu 21 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5050 mAh
- Lighter: 155g vs 208g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Meizu 21 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 18 points higher (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Meizu 21 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1368x3192 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 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/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $700 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Meizu 21 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Meizu 21 Pro by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic8 Pro Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (97/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro and the Honor Magic8 Pro Air are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (87/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Meizu 21 Pro — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Meizu 21 Pro?
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 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.