Meizu 21 vs Sharp Aquos R11
The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sharp Aquos R11 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos R11 leads — 74/100 vs 68/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Sharp Aquos R11 has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Meizu 21 is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 2,314,417); the Meizu 21 is thinner (7.9mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
Sharp Aquos R11
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 2314417
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 2072
- Faster charging: 80W vs 36W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 49/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R11 better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 198g
- Better camera (76/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Sharp Aquos R11, the Sharp Aquos R11 scores 6 points higher (74/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 and the Sharp Aquos R11 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 and the Sharp Aquos R11 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | Sharp Aquos R11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 2314417 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2072 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 6649 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 36W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 38 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | 156.0×74.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sharp Aquos R11
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 38MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos R11
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos R11
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 36W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and Sharp Aquos R11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 leads Sharp Aquos R11 by 1.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 and the Sharp Aquos R11 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (76/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 and the Sharp Aquos R11 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the Sharp Aquos R11?
The Sharp Aquos R11 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 Sharp Aquos R11?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Sharp Aquos R11 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 or the Sharp Aquos R11?
The Sharp Aquos R11 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 over the Sharp Aquos R11?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sharp Aquos R11 is a better fit for gamers and power users.