Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Meizu Note 21 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Meizu Note 21 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 554,590).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Meizu Note 21 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Meizu Note 21 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Meizu Note 21 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (77/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Meizu Note 21 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 155 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Meizu Note 21 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu Note 21 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Meizu Note 21 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Meizu Note 21 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Meizu Note 21 Pro by 698.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (97/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (85/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (77/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Meizu Note 21 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Meizu Note 21 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Meizu Note 21 Pro — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Meizu Note 21 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Meizu Note 21 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Meizu Note 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.