Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Meizu 21
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 68/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Meizu 21 is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 1,725,229).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Meizu 21
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better camera (67/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 1725229
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 6200
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 207g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Meizu 21, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 6 points higher (74/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Meizu 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Meizu 21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro by 26.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Meizu 21
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Meizu 21?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro edges out the Meizu 21 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Meizu 21?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Meizu 21 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Meizu 21?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Meizu 21?
The Meizu 21 leads on performance (82/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Meizu 21?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users.