Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Meizu 21 Pro
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $1299 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 71/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 5050); the Meizu 21 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 1,725,229).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Meizu 21 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 207g vs 208g
- Better camera (67/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 1725229
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 6200
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $1299
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Meizu 21 Pro, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 3 points higher (74/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 58/100, 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 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (67/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Meizu 21 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1725229 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 1368x3192 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Flyme AIOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1250 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Meizu 21 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Pro leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro by 26.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $599. Meizu 21 Pro was $599 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (67/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro edges out the Meizu 21 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Meizu 21 Pro — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.