Meizu 21 Pro vs Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
The Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads — 76/100 vs 71/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Pro has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000); the Meizu 21 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 1,797,821); the Meizu 21 Pro is noticeably lighter (208g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Pro
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 1797821
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 208g vs 229g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (81/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Pro vs the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro scores 5 points higher (76/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (55/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Pro | Sharp Aquos R9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 1797821 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1368x3192 | 1440x3120 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Flyme AIOS 2 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1250 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | 162.0×78.0×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3120
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Pro and Sharp Aquos R9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Pro leads Sharp Aquos R9 Pro by 30.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (81/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (55/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro edges out the Meizu 21 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Pro and the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Pro over the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.