Huawei Mate X3 vs Meizu 21
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 leads — 68/100 vs 61/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Meizu 21 is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 1,530,652); the Meizu 21 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Meizu 21
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 1530652
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 4688
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 239g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Meizu 21, the Meizu 21 scores 7 points higher (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 leads (82/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 leads (55/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (82/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (55/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (61/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Meizu 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 6511 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Meizu 21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 leads Huawei Mate X3 by 34.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (82/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (55/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (61/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Meizu 21?
The Meizu 21 edges out the Huawei Mate X3 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Meizu 21?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Meizu 21 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Meizu 21?
The Meizu 21 leads on camera score (55/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Meizu 21?
The Meizu 21 leads on performance (82/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Meizu 21?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users.