Meizu 21 vs Poco F8
The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 68/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,345,563).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
Poco F8
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 205g
- Better camera (55/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 6 points higher (74/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 leads (55/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (55/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Meizu 21 by 25.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Meizu 21
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (55/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 (86/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 edges out the Meizu 21 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the Poco F8?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 or the Poco F8?
The Meizu 21 leads on camera score (55/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 over the Poco F8?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.