Meizu 21 vs Sharp Aquos Sense8
The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 leads — 68/100 vs 49/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Sharp Aquos Sense8 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 737,054); the Sharp Aquos Sense8 is noticeably lighter (159g vs 198g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
Sharp Aquos Sense8
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 2700
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos Sense8 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 159g vs 198g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Sharp Aquos Sense8, the Meizu 21 scores 19 points higher (68/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 leads (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 leads (55/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (55/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (79/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | Sharp Aquos Sense8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 737054 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 2700 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.1" IGZO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | 153.0×71.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 159 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Sharp Aquos Sense8
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos Sense8
- 6.1" IGZO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos Sense8
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and Sharp Aquos Sense8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 leads Sharp Aquos Sense8 by 218.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (82/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (55/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (79/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the Sharp Aquos Sense8?
The Meizu 21 is noticeably better than the Sharp Aquos Sense8 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the Sharp Aquos Sense8?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 or the Sharp Aquos Sense8?
The Meizu 21 leads on camera score (55/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 or the Sharp Aquos Sense8?
The Meizu 21 leads on performance (82/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 over the Sharp Aquos Sense8?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users.