Meizu 21 vs Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 leads — 68/100 vs 58/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 47 MP; the Meizu 21 is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 1,757,044); the Meizu 21 is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 5311
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 47MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 203g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R8s Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro, the Meizu 21 scores 10 points higher (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 leads (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (82/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (61/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | Sharp Aquos R8s Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.6" LTPO IGZO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2730 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 27W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 47 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | 161.0×77.0×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
- Main: 47MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
- 6.6" LTPO IGZO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2730
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and Sharp Aquos R8s Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 leads Sharp Aquos R8s Pro by 33.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (82/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (55/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (61/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The Meizu 21 is noticeably better than the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 or the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The Meizu 21 leads on camera score (55/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 or the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The Meizu 21 leads on performance (82/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 over the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sharp Aquos R8s Pro is a better fit for active users.