Huawei Pura X Max vs Meizu 21 Note
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $1520 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 64/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Note has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5300); the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 1,757,044); the Meizu 21 Note is noticeably lighter (205g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Meizu 21 Note
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 5311
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1680
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $1520
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Meizu 21 Note, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 6 points higher (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100, 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 Huawei Pura X Max and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (55/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (72/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Meizu 21 Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 5311 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 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 | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $380 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Meizu 21 Note, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Meizu 21 Note by 19.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1140. Meizu 21 Note was $1140 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (55/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (72/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Huawei Pura X Max edges out the Meizu 21 Note by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Meizu 21 Note?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Meizu 21 Note — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Meizu 21 Note?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.