Meizu 21 vs Sharp Aquos Sense9

Meizu 21

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

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Sharp Aquos Sense9

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2

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The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 leads — 68/100 vs 59/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Sharp Aquos Sense9 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 798,429); the Sharp Aquos Sense9 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 198g).

The Meizu 21 edges out the Sharp Aquos Sense9 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Meizu 21

Performance 82

Display 80

Camera 55

Battery 52

Portability 61

Value for money —

Sharp Aquos Sense9

Performance 53

Display 92

Camera 57

Battery 46

Portability 70

Value for money —

What makes Meizu 21 better?

Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 798429
Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1015
Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 2687
Faster charging: 80W vs 36W
Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

Higher performance (82/100 vs 53/100)
Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)

What makes Sharp Aquos Sense9 better?

Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
Lighter: 166g vs 198g

Better camera (57/100 vs 55/100)
Better display (92/100 vs 80/100)
Better portability (70/100 vs 61/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Sharp Aquos Sense9, the Meizu 21 scores 9 points higher (68/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 leads (82/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (82/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 is a bit better (70/100 vs 61/100).

Meizu 21: The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification	Meizu 21	Sharp Aquos Sense9
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
AnTuTu	2345563	798429
Geekbench Single	2203	1015
Geekbench Multi	6511	2687
Display	6.5" AMOLED	6.1" LTPO IGZO OLED
Resolution	1080x2340	1080x2340
Refresh rate	120 Hz	240 Hz
Battery	4800 mAh	5000 mAh
Charging	80W	36W
Main camera	200 MP	50 MP
Ultrawide	13 MP	50 MP
Front camera	32 MP	32 MP
RAM	8GB / 12GB	6GB / 8GB
Storage	256GB / 512GB	128GB / 256GB
OS	Android 13	Android 14
Brightness (peak)	1800 nits	2000 nits
NFC	yes	yes
Protection	IP54	IP68
Dimensions	156.7×75.3×7.9 mm	149.0×73.0×8.9 mm
Weight	198 g	166 g
Launch price	—	—