Meizu 21 Pro vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $700 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 71/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5050); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,345,563).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Pro
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 207g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $700
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Pro vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 13 points higher (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Pro — 56/100, Realme GT 8 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 Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Pro | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1368x3192 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Flyme AIOS 2 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1250 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 208 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Pro and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Meizu 21 Pro by 40.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $101. Realme GT 8 Pro was $101 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (73/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 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 Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Pro over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.