Honor Magic8 vs Meizu 21 Pro
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $625 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 71/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5050); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,345,563).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Meizu 21 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 205g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $625 vs $700
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Meizu 21 Pro, the Honor Magic8 scores 17 points higher (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, Meizu 21 Pro — 56/100; 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 Pro (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Meizu 21 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1368x3192 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Flyme AIOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1250 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Meizu 21 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Meizu 21 Pro by 72.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $75. Honor Magic8 was $75 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (87/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Meizu 21 Pro — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Meizu 21 Pro?
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 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.