Meizu 21 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads — 77/100 vs 68/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,345,563); the Meizu 21 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 230g
- Better camera (55/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) scores 9 points higher (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (61/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Meizu 21 by 40.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu 21
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (71/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (61/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) edges out the Meizu 21 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.