Meizu 21 vs Motorola G96
The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Motorola G96 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 leads — 68/100 vs 55/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola G96 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Meizu 21 is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 798,429); the Meizu 21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola G96 doesn't; the Motorola G96 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 198g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
Motorola G96
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 2687
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Motorola G96 better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 178g vs 198g
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Motorola G96, the Meizu 21 scores 13 points higher (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 leads (82/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 leads (55/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Motorola G96 (82/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola G96 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Motorola G96 (55/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 and the Motorola G96 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 is a bit better (73/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | Motorola G96 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 798429 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 2687 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15, up to 1 major Android upgrade | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | 161.9×73.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Motorola G96
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola G96
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Motorola G96
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and Motorola G96, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 leads Motorola G96 by 193.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Motorola G96 (82/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola G96 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Motorola G96 (55/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 and the Motorola G96 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 is a bit better (73/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the Motorola G96?
The Meizu 21 is noticeably better than the Motorola G96 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the Motorola G96?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Motorola G96 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 or the Motorola G96?
The Meizu 21 leads on camera score (55/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 or the Motorola G96?
The Meizu 21 leads on performance (82/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 over the Motorola G96?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users.