Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs Meizu 21 Note
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $750 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads — 66/100 vs 64/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the Meizu 21 Note is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 1,247,061).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
Meizu 21 Note
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Better camera (57/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 1247061
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3894
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $750
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs the Meizu 21 Note, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro scores 2 points higher (66/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (57/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (75/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 46/100, 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 64/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (57/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | Meizu 21 Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1247061 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 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 6.1 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $750 | $380 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro and Meizu 21 Note, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Note leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro by 29.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $370. Meizu 21 Note was $370 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (57/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (75/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro edges out the Meizu 21 Note by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Meizu 21 Note?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Meizu 21 Note — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on performance (76/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro over the Meizu 21 Note?
The Huawei Pura 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.