Meizu 21 vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 68/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Meizu 21 is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 1,724,757).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 1724757
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 4313
- Faster charging: 80W vs 70W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 198g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 5 points higher (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 leads (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5100 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 | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | $450 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Camon 40 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 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 leads Tecno Camon 40 Premier by 36.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu 21
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (81/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier edges out the Meizu 21 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Meizu 21 leads on performance (82/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.