Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Meizu 21 Note
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $1299 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 64/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 5500); the Meizu 21 Note is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 1,725,229).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Meizu 21 Note
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better camera (67/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 1725229
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1680
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $1299
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Meizu 21 Note, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 10 points higher (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 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 Meizu 21 Note and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Meizu 21 Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1725229 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $380 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Meizu 21 Note, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Note leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro by 1.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $919. Meizu 21 Note was $919 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (67/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (81/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro 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 and the Meizu 21 Note?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Meizu 21 Note — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Meizu 21 Note?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.