Honor X5d vs Meizu 21 Pro
The Honor X5d (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, while the Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $100 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 31/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X5d has the bigger battery (5260 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; 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 doesn't; the Honor X5d is noticeably lighter (186g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5d
Meizu 21 Pro
What makes Honor X5d better?
- Bigger battery: 5260 vs 5050 mAh
- Lighter: 186g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 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
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5d vs the Meizu 21 Pro, the Meizu 21 Pro scores 40 points higher (71/100 vs 31/100). 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 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (72/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor X5d — 50/100, 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 (82/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5d (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5d (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X5d (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5d is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5d | 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 | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 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 | $100 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Honor X5d
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X5d
- 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
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5d and Meizu 21 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Pro leads Honor X5d by 84.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Honor X5d was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5d (82/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5d (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5d (46/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X5d (72/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X5d is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5d or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5d by 40 points (71/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X5d and the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Honor X5d has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Meizu 21 Pro — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5d or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on camera score (46/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X5d or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5d over the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.