Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs Meizu 21 Note
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 64/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 5500); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,811,490 vs 1,757,044); the Meizu 21 Note is noticeably lighter (205g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Meizu 21 Note
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 1757044
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 222g
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the Meizu 21 Note, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 11 points higher (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (78/100 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 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | Meizu 21 Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $380 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 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 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and Meizu 21 Note, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads Meizu 21 Note by 3.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (78/100 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 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (68/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (85/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 Note — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Meizu 21 Note?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Meizu 21 Note — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro over the Meizu 21 Note?
The Huawei Mate 90 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.