Honor X5d Plus vs Meizu 21 Pro
The Honor X5d Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, while the Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $110 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 36/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X5d Plus has the bigger battery (5260 mAh vs 5050); the Meizu 21 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 358,608); the Meizu 21 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5d Plus doesn't; the Honor X5d Plus is noticeably lighter (186g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5d Plus
Meizu 21 Pro
What makes Honor X5d Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 5260 vs 5050 mAh
- Lighter: 186g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $700
- Better portability (68/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5d Plus vs the Meizu 21 Pro, the Meizu 21 Pro scores 35 points higher (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (82/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (72/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor X5d Plus — 56/100, Meizu 21 Pro — 56/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5d Plus (82/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5d Plus (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X5d Plus (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X5d Plus (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5d Plus is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5d Plus | Meizu 21 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1368x3192 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Flyme AIOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1250 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $110 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Honor X5d Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X5d Plus
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5d Plus
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5d Plus and Meizu 21 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Pro leads Honor X5d Plus by 84.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $590. Honor X5d Plus was $590 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5d Plus (82/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5d Plus (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X5d Plus (46/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X5d Plus (72/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X5d Plus is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5d Plus or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5d Plus by 35 points (71/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X5d Plus and the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Honor X5d Plus has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Meizu 21 Pro — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5d Plus or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on camera score (46/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X5d Plus or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5d Plus over the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.