Meizu 21 Pro vs Sharp Aquos R9
The Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3; launch prices were $700 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 68/100 (a 3-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 1,660,924).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Pro
Sharp Aquos R9
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 1660924
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1860
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 5045
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $700
- Better camera (60/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Pro vs the Sharp Aquos R9, the Meizu 21 Pro scores 3 points higher (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads (60/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (72/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Pro — 56/100, Sharp Aquos R9 — 50/100; 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 74/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Pro | Sharp Aquos R9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 1660924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1860 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 5045 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1368x3192 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Flyme AIOS 2 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1250 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Pro and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Pro leads Sharp Aquos R9 by 41.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $101. Sharp Aquos R9 was $101 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (72/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Meizu 21 Pro edges out the Sharp Aquos R9 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Pro and the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Meizu 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Pro over the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users.