Meizu 21 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 68/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 2,345,563); the Meizu 21 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Lighter: 198g vs 219g
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 18 points higher (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Meizu 21 by 55.1% 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 Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (99/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 (85/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (75/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.