Meizu 21 Pro vs Tecno Spark 40c
The Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Tecno Spark 40c (2025) runs on the Helio G81; launch prices were $700 and $102. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 33/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40c has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Meizu 21 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 358,608); the Meizu 21 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 40c doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Pro
Tecno Spark 40c
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 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40c better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5050 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $102 vs $700
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Pro vs the Tecno Spark 40c, the Meizu 21 Pro scores 38 points higher (71/100 vs 33/100). 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 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (72/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Pro — 56/100, Tecno Spark 40c — 54/100; 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 40c (82/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (72/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Pro | Tecno Spark 40c | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1368x3192 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Flyme AIOS 2 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1250 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | 165.6×77.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | — | |
| Launch price | $700 | $102 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Spark 40c
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40c
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Spark 40c
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Pro and Tecno Spark 40c, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Pro leads Tecno Spark 40c by 554.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $598. Tecno Spark 40c was $598 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (82/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (89/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (46/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (72/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c by 38 points (71/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Pro and the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Meizu 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Tecno Spark 40c — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on camera score (46/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Pro over the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.