Meizu 21 Pro vs Poco M8s
The Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3; launch prices were $700 and $189. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 51/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5050); the Meizu 21 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Pro
Poco M8s
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Lighter: 208g vs 217g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Poco M8s better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5050 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $700
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Pro vs the Poco M8s, the Meizu 21 Pro scores 20 points higher (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (72/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Pro — 56/100, Poco M8s — 66/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8s (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (72/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Pro | Poco M8s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 617626 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 2183 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1368x3192 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Flyme AIOS 2 | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1250 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $189 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Pro and Poco M8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Pro leads Poco M8s by 279.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $511. Poco M8s was $511 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (82/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8s (46/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (72/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Poco M8s?
The Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Pro and the Poco M8s?
The Meizu 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Poco M8s — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Poco M8s?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on camera score (46/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Poco M8s?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Pro over the Poco M8s?
The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.