Meizu 21 vs Poco M8s
The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 leads — 68/100 vs 51/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Meizu 21 is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 617,626); the Meizu 21 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
Poco M8s
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 217g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Poco M8s better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Poco M8s, the Meizu 21 scores 17 points higher (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 leads (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 leads (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Poco M8s (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Poco M8s (61/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | Poco M8s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 617626 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 2183 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | — | $189 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and Poco M8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 leads Poco M8s by 279.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Meizu 21
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (82/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Poco M8s (55/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Poco M8s (61/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the Poco M8s?
The Meizu 21 is noticeably better than the Poco M8s — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the Poco M8s?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Poco M8s — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 or the Poco M8s?
The Meizu 21 leads on camera score (55/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 or the Poco M8s?
The Meizu 21 leads on performance (82/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 over the Poco M8s?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users.