Meizu 21 vs Tecno Phantom V Fold
The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Tecno Phantom V Fold (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 leads — 68/100 vs 64/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom V Fold 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 1,540,240); the Meizu 21 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
Tecno Phantom V Fold
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 1540240
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1967
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 5401
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 299g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom V Fold better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better camera (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Tecno Phantom V Fold, the Meizu 21 scores 4 points higher (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 and the Tecno Phantom V Fold are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 and the Tecno Phantom V Fold are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | Tecno Phantom V Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 1540240 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1967 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 5401 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2000x2296 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 13, HiOS 13 Fold | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2000x2296
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and Tecno Phantom V Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 leads Tecno Phantom V Fold by 52.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 and the Tecno Phantom V Fold are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 and the Tecno Phantom V Fold are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Meizu 21 edges out the Tecno Phantom V Fold by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Tecno Phantom V Fold — 64/100.
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Meizu 21 leads on performance (82/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 over the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a better fit for active users.