Honor Magic9 vs Meizu 21 Note
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 64/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Meizu 21 Note
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 209g
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Meizu 21 Note, the Honor Magic9 scores 28 points higher (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Meizu 21 Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $380 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Meizu 21 Note, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Meizu 21 Note by 144.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Magic9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (99/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (100/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (86/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note by 28 points (92/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Meizu 21 Note?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Meizu 21 Note — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Meizu 21 Note?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.