Meizu 21 Pro vs Tecno Spark 40
The Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81; launch prices were $700 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 39/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5050); the Meizu 21 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 358,608); the Tecno Spark 40 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Pro
Tecno Spark 40
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5050 mAh
- Lighter: 192g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $700
- Better portability (68/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Pro vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Meizu 21 Pro scores 32 points higher (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (82/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (72/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Pro — 56/100, Tecno Spark 40 — 60/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (82/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (72/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Pro | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1368x3192 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Flyme AIOS 2 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1250 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | 165.6×77.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Pro and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Pro leads Tecno Spark 40 by 554.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $580. Tecno Spark 40 was $580 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (82/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (89/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (46/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (72/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 by 32 points (71/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Pro and the Tecno Spark 40?
The Meizu 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on camera score (46/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Pro over the Tecno Spark 40?
The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.