Meizu 21 vs Realme Neo8
The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 68/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 2,345,563); the Meizu 21 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
Realme Neo8
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 215g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 9 points higher (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $429 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Meizu 21 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 Realme Neo8 is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (71/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 edges out the Meizu 21 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the Realme Neo8?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 over the Realme Neo8?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.