Honor Magic8 vs Meizu 21
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 68/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 2,345,563).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Meizu 21
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 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 205g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Meizu 21, the Honor Magic8 scores 20 points higher (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Meizu 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Meizu 21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Meizu 21 by 72.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Meizu 21
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 (87/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Meizu 21?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 by 20 points (88/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Meizu 21?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Meizu 21 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Meizu 21?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Meizu 21?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Meizu 21?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users.