Meizu 21 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
The Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600; launch prices were $700 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 66/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Pro has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 4300); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,113,347 vs 2,345,563); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $1099
- Better camera (46/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3113347 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3235 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10904 vs 6511
- Lighter: 180g vs 208g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the Meizu 21 Pro scores 5 points higher (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (72/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Pro — 56/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 42/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (72/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (80/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 3113347 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3235 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 10904 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1368x3192 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Flyme AIOS 2 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1250 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 208 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads Meizu 21 Pro by 24.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $399. Meizu 21 Pro was $399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (72/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (80/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Meizu 21 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Meizu 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on camera score (46/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.