Meizu 21 vs Poco F9 Ultra
The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 68/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 4800); the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 2,345,563); the Meizu 21 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
Poco F9 Ultra
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 238g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Poco F9 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 22 points higher (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (61/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | Poco F9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 4165108 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8050 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 238 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and Poco F9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Meizu 21 by 43.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 (90/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 (91/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (61/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 by 22 points (90/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Poco F9 Ultra — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 over the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.