Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Meizu 21
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 68/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Meizu 21 is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 1,902,468); the Meizu 21 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Meizu 21
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better camera (74/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 1902468
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 5775
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 248g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Meizu 21, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 7 points higher (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 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 90 RS Ultimate and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (74/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (61/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Meizu 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Meizu 21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 leads Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate by 18.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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 90 RS Ultimate and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (74/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 (86/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (61/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Meizu 21?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate edges out the Meizu 21 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Meizu 21?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Meizu 21 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Meizu 21?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Meizu 21?
The Meizu 21 leads on performance (82/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Meizu 21?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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.