Honor Magic8 vs Meizu Note 21
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Meizu Note 21 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 34/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 333,647); the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu Note 21 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Meizu Note 21
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Meizu Note 21 better?
- Overall rating 34/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Meizu Note 21, the Honor Magic8 scores 54 points higher (88/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (85/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Meizu Note 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Meizu Note 21
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu Note 21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Meizu Note 21
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Meizu Note 21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Meizu Note 21 by 1110.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu Note 21
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (98/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (85/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Meizu Note 21?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 by 54 points (88/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Meizu Note 21?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Meizu Note 21 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Meizu Note 21?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Meizu Note 21?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Meizu Note 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.