Meizu 21 vs Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 leads — 68/100 vs 64/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Meizu 21 is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 1,991,672); the Meizu 21 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 255g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 1991672
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 5311
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 255g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 better?
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3, the Meizu 21 scores 4 points higher (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 leads (55/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 leads (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 and the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 1991672 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED+ | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1916x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | 161.2×143.3×5.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 255 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO OLED+
- Resolution: 1916x2160
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and Xiaomi Mix Fold 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 leads Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 by 17.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (82/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 and the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?
The Meizu 21 edges out the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 or the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?
The Meizu 21 leads on camera score (55/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 or the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?
The Meizu 21 leads on performance (82/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 over the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 is a better fit for active users.