Meizu 21 vs Poco X8 Pro
The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 leads — 68/100 vs 63/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Meizu 21 is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 1,977,887).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
Poco X8 Pro
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 1977887
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 6405
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 196g vs 198g
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Meizu 21 scores 5 points higher (68/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 leads (55/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (82/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (55/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 1977887 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 leads Poco X8 Pro by 18.6% 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 Poco X8 Pro and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (55/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Meizu 21 edges out the Poco X8 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Meizu 21 leads on camera score (55/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Meizu 21 leads on performance (82/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.