Meizu 21 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6; launch prices were $700 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 71/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 2,345,563).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $845
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 208g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 21 points higher (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Pro — 56/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro — 98/100; 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 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1368x3192 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Flyme AIOS 2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1250 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Meizu 21 Pro by 52.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $145. Meizu 21 Pro was $145 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (100/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (100/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (87/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro by 21 points (92/100 vs 71/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.