Meizu 21 vs Tecno Camon 30 Premier
The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Tecno Camon 30 Premier (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads — 69/100 vs 68/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 30 Premier 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 1,240,821).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 1240821
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1256
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 4207
- Faster charging: 80W vs 70W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 210g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 30 Premier better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better camera (81/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Tecno Camon 30 Premier, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier scores 1 points higher (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 leads (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 30 Premier (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | Tecno Camon 30 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 1240821 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1256 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 4207 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 70W | |
| 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, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HIOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | 162.7×76.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and Tecno Camon 30 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 leads Tecno Camon 30 Premier by 89.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 30 Premier (82/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (81/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the Tecno Camon 30 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier edges out the Meizu 21 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the Tecno Camon 30 Premier?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 or the Tecno Camon 30 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 or the Tecno Camon 30 Premier?
The Meizu 21 leads on performance (82/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 over the Tecno Camon 30 Premier?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Tecno Camon 30 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.