Meizu 21 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $700 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 71/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 2,345,563); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Lighter: 208g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $1639
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5050 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 15 points higher (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Pro — 56/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 80/100; 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 Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (75/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1368x3192 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Flyme AIOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1250 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Meizu 21 Pro by 55.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $939. Meizu 21 Pro was $939 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (99/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (85/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (75/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Meizu 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.