Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs Meizu 21
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 leads — 68/100 vs 66/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Meizu 21 is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 1,247,061); the Meizu 21 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
Meizu 21
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better camera (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 1247061
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 3894
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 214g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs the Meizu 21, the Meizu 21 scores 2 points higher (68/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 leads (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | Meizu 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $750 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro and Meizu 21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro by 46.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Meizu 21
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (82/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (75/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Meizu 21?
The Meizu 21 edges out the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 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?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Meizu 21 — 68/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Meizu 21?
The Meizu 21 leads on performance (82/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro over the Meizu 21?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 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.