Honor Magic9 vs Meizu 21
The Honor Magic9 (2026) 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 Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 68/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4800); the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 2,345,563).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
Meizu 21
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 209g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the Meizu 21, the Honor Magic9 scores 24 points higher (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | Meizu 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and Meizu 21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads Meizu 21 by 82.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (99/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 (100/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 (86/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the Meizu 21?
The Honor Magic9 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 by 24 points (92/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the Meizu 21?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Meizu 21 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the Meizu 21?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the Meizu 21?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the Meizu 21?
The Honor Magic9 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users.