Meizu 21 Pro vs Poco X8 Pro
The Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $700 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 63/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5050); the Meizu 21 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 1,977,887).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Pro
Poco X8 Pro
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 1977887
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 6405
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5050 mAh
- Lighter: 196g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $700
- Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Pro vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Meizu 21 Pro scores 8 points higher (71/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (72/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Pro — 56/100, Poco X8 Pro — 60/100; 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 76/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Pro | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 1977887 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1368x3192 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Flyme AIOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1250 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Pro and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Pro leads Poco X8 Pro by 18.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $350. Poco X8 Pro was $350 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro edges out the Poco X8 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on camera score (46/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Pro over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.