Meizu 21 vs Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads — 76/100 vs 68/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Meizu 21 is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 1,797,821); the Meizu 21 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 1797821
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 5179
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 229g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (81/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro scores 8 points higher (76/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (61/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | Sharp Aquos R9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 1797821 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3120 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | 162.0×78.0×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3120
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and Sharp Aquos R9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 leads Sharp Aquos R9 Pro by 30.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (81/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (61/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro edges out the Meizu 21 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Meizu 21 leads on performance (82/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 over the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.