Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Meizu 21 Pro
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 71/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 2,345,563).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Meizu 21 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Meizu 21 Pro, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 25 points higher (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (94/100 vs 72/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Meizu 21 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1368x3192 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Flyme AIOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1250 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $700 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Meizu 21 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Meizu 21 Pro by 135.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (100/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro and the Honor Magic9 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (100/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (94/100 vs 72/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro by 25 points (96/100 vs 71/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Meizu 21 Pro — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.