Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Meizu 21 Note
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $1050 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 64/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 1,757,044); the Meizu 21 Note is noticeably lighter (205g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Meizu 21 Note
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1680
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $1050
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Meizu 21 Note, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 10 points higher (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100, Meizu 21 Note — 58/100; 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 Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (54/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Meizu 21 Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $380 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Meizu 21 Note, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Meizu 21 Note by 19.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $670. Meizu 21 Note was $670 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (68/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (83/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (54/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 Note — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Meizu 21 Note?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Meizu 21 Note — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Meizu 21 Note?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.