Meizu 21 Pro vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $700 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 71/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5050); the Meizu 21 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 1,724,757); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably lighter (193g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Pro
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 1724757
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 4313
- Faster charging: 80W vs 70W
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5050 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $700
- Better camera (81/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Pro vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (72/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Pro — 56/100, Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 70/100; 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 70/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (72/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Pro | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1368x3192 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| 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 | 256GB | |
| OS | Flyme AIOS 2 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1250 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Pro and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Pro leads Tecno Camon 40 Premier by 36.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Tecno Camon 40 Premier was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (81/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (72/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier edges out the Meizu 21 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Pro and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Meizu 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Pro over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.