Meizu 21 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 68/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,345,563); the Meizu 21 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 225g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 17 points higher (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (61/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Meizu 21 by 40.5% 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 Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (79/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (61/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.