Huawei Pura X Max vs Meizu 21 Pro
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $1520 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 70/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5050); the Meizu 21 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 2,107,301); the Meizu 21 Pro is noticeably lighter (208g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Meizu 21 Pro
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5050 mAh
- Better camera (55/100 vs 46/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 2107301
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 6200
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Lighter: 208g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $1520
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Meizu 21 Pro, the Meizu 21 Pro scores 1 points higher (71/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100, 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 is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 72/100. In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Meizu 21 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 6511 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1368x3192 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 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 | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Flyme AIOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1250 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Meizu 21 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Pro leads Huawei Pura X Max by 10.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $820. Meizu 21 Pro was $820 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 72/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro edges out the Huawei Pura X Max by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Meizu 21 Pro — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.