Meizu 21 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $700 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 70/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Pro has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,814,251 vs 2,345,563).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 208g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2814251 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Meizu 21 Pro scores 1 points higher (71/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (72/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Pro — 56/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 48/100; 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 Fold8 is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 2814251 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1368x3192 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Flyme AIOS 2 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1250 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 208 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Meizu 21 Pro by 16.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1299. Meizu 21 Pro was $1299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (72/100 vs 52/100).
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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Meizu 21 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Meizu 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.