Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs Meizu 21 Pro
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $750 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 66/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5050); the Meizu 21 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 1,247,061).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
Meizu 21 Pro
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5050 mAh
- Better camera (57/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 1247061
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 3894
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Lighter: 208g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $750
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs the Meizu 21 Pro, the Meizu 21 Pro scores 5 points higher (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (57/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 46/100, 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 (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (75/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | Meizu 21 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1247061 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 1368x3192 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 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 | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $750 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro and Meizu 21 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Pro leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro by 46.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Meizu 21 Pro was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (82/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (75/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro edges out the Huawei Pura 90 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Meizu 21 Pro — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro over the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 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.