Meizu 21 vs Tecno Phantom X2
The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 leads — 68/100 vs 62/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom X2 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Meizu 21 is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 1,504,467); the Meizu 21 is thinner (7.9mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
Tecno Phantom X2
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 1504467
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1693
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 4384
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 203g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4800 mAh
- Overall rating 62/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Meizu 21 scores 6 points higher (68/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 leads (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 1504467 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 leads Tecno Phantom X2 by 55.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (82/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Meizu 21 edges out the Tecno Phantom X2 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Meizu 21 leads on camera score (55/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Meizu 21 leads on performance (82/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 over the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.