Huawei Mate 80 vs Meizu 21 Note
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $799 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 64/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 5500); the Meizu 21 Note is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 1,589,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Meizu 21 Note
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 203g vs 205g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 1589460
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4446
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $799
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Meizu 21 Note, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 1 points higher (65/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, 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 is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Meizu 21 Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 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 | 203 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $380 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Meizu 21 Note, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Note leads Huawei Mate 80 by 9.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $419. Meizu 21 Note was $419 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (81/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Huawei Mate 80 edges out the Meizu 21 Note by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Meizu 21 Note?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Meizu 21 Note — 64/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on performance (76/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Meizu 21 Note?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.