Meizu 21 vs OnePlus 12R
The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the OnePlus 12R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 leads — 68/100 vs 63/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 12R 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 1,844,595).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
OnePlus 12R
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 1844595
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 5311
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 207g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 46/100)
What makes OnePlus 12R better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4800 mAh
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the OnePlus 12R, the Meizu 21 scores 5 points higher (68/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 leads (55/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 12R leads (62/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (82/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 12R and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (55/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 12R is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (61/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | OnePlus 12R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 1844595 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | 163.3×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 12R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 12R
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 12R
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and OnePlus 12R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 leads OnePlus 12R by 27.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Meizu 21
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (82/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 12R and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (55/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 12R is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (61/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the OnePlus 12R?
The Meizu 21 edges out the OnePlus 12R by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the OnePlus 12R?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the OnePlus 12R — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 or the OnePlus 12R?
The Meizu 21 leads on camera score (55/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 or the OnePlus 12R?
The Meizu 21 leads on performance (82/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 over the OnePlus 12R?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OnePlus 12R is a better fit for active users.