Honor Magic8 vs Meizu 21 Note
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $625 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 64/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Meizu 21 Note
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $625
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Meizu 21 Note, the Honor Magic8 scores 24 points higher (88/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Meizu 21 Note — 58/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (98/100 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 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Meizu 21 Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $380 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Meizu 21 Note, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Meizu 21 Note by 129.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $245. Meizu 21 Note was $245 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (98/100 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 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (85/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note by 24 points (88/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Meizu 21 Note?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Meizu 21 Note — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Meizu 21 Note?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.