Meizu 21 vs Tecno Spark 40c
The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Tecno Spark 40c (2025) runs on the Helio G81. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 leads — 68/100 vs 33/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40c has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Meizu 21 is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 358,608); the Meizu 21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 40c doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
Tecno Spark 40c
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40c better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Tecno Spark 40c, the Meizu 21 scores 35 points higher (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 leads (82/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 leads (55/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (82/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (55/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 and the Tecno Spark 40c 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 Spark 40c | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | 165.6×77.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $102 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Spark 40c
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40c
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40c
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and Tecno Spark 40c, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 leads Tecno Spark 40c by 554.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Meizu 21
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (82/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (80/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (55/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 and the Tecno Spark 40c 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 Spark 40c?
The Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c by 35 points (68/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Tecno Spark 40c — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Meizu 21 leads on camera score (55/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Meizu 21 leads on performance (82/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 over the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users.