Meizu 21 Pro vs Motorola G96
The Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Motorola G96 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 55/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola G96 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5050); the Meizu 21 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 798,429); the Meizu 21 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola G96 doesn't; the Motorola G96 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Pro
Motorola G96
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 2687
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Motorola G96 better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5050 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 178g vs 208g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Pro vs the Motorola G96, the Meizu 21 Pro scores 16 points higher (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (82/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (72/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola G96 (82/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola G96 (72/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (73/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Pro | Motorola G96 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 798429 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 2687 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 1368x3192 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Flyme AIOS 2 | Android 15, up to 1 major Android upgrade | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1250 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | 161.9×73.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola G96
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola G96
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Motorola G96
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Pro and Motorola G96, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Pro leads Motorola G96 by 193.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola G96
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola G96 (82/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola G96 (72/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (73/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Motorola G96?
The Meizu 21 Pro is noticeably better than the Motorola G96 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Pro and the Motorola G96?
The Meizu 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Motorola G96 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Motorola G96?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on camera score (46/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Motorola G96?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Pro over the Motorola G96?
The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.