Meizu 21 vs Xiaomi 14
The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 14 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 14 leads — 75/100 vs 68/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4610); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 14 is faster in AnTuTu (2,363,726 vs 2,345,563).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
Xiaomi 14
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4610 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 68/100
What makes Xiaomi 14 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2363726 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7000 vs 6511
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 193g vs 198g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Xiaomi 14, the Xiaomi 14 scores 7 points higher (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | Xiaomi 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 2363726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 7000 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2670x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4610 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 138 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 14 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | 152.8×71.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 14
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 14
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 14
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and Xiaomi 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 14 leads Meizu 21 by 0.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Meizu 21
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (71/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 is a bit better (65/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 61/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 edges out the Meizu 21 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the Xiaomi 14?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 14 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 or the Xiaomi 14?
The Xiaomi 14 leads on camera score (71/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 over the Xiaomi 14?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users.