Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Meizu Note 21 Pro
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Meizu Note 21 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 45/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 554,590).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Meizu Note 21 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Meizu Note 21 Pro better?
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Meizu Note 21 Pro, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 51 points higher (96/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (100/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (94/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Meizu Note 21 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Meizu Note 21 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu Note 21 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Meizu Note 21 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Meizu Note 21 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Meizu Note 21 Pro by 896.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (85/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (100/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (94/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Meizu Note 21 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro by 51 points (96/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Meizu Note 21 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Meizu Note 21 Pro — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Meizu Note 21 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Meizu Note 21 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Meizu Note 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.