Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Meizu 21 Pro
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $880 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 71/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5050); the Meizu 21 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 1,617,928); the Meizu 21 Pro is noticeably lighter (208g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Meizu 21 Pro
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Better camera (74/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 3894
- Lighter: 208g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $880
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Meizu 21 Pro, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 1 points higher (72/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100, Meizu 21 Pro — 56/100; 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 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (55/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Meizu 21 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1368x3192 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Flyme AIOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1250 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Meizu 21 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Pro leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by 31.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $180. Meizu 21 Pro was $180 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (82/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (74/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (55/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max edges out the Meizu 21 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Meizu 21 Pro — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.