Meizu 21 Pro vs Poco F9 Pro
The Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $700 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 71/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 2,345,563).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Pro
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Better portability (55/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $700
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Pro vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 13 points higher (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Pro — 56/100, Poco F9 Pro — 82/100; 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 Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Pro | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1368x3192 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Flyme AIOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1250 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $699 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Pro and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Meizu 21 Pro by 27.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1. Poco F9 Pro was $1 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (74/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Pro and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Pro over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.