Meizu 21 vs ZEED Z-Pro Max
The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the ZEED Z-Pro Max (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 leads — 68/100 vs 51/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the ZEED Z-Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Meizu 21 is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 785,352); the Meizu 21 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
ZEED Z-Pro Max
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 2925
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 221g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 44/100)
What makes ZEED Z-Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (55/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the ZEED Z-Pro Max, the Meizu 21 scores 17 points higher (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 leads (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 leads (55/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the ZEED Z-Pro Max (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the ZEED Z-Pro Max (55/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the ZEED Z-Pro Max and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the ZEED Z-Pro Max (61/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | ZEED Z-Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Dimensity 7100 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 785352 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 995 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 2925 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | 169.4×80.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ZEED Z-Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZEED Z-Pro Max
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZEED Z-Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and ZEED Z-Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 leads ZEED Z-Pro Max by 198.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the ZEED Z-Pro Max (82/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the ZEED Z-Pro Max (55/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZEED Z-Pro Max and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the ZEED Z-Pro Max (61/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the ZEED Z-Pro Max?
The Meizu 21 is noticeably better than the ZEED Z-Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the ZEED Z-Pro Max?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the ZEED Z-Pro Max — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 or the ZEED Z-Pro Max?
The Meizu 21 leads on camera score (55/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 or the ZEED Z-Pro Max?
The Meizu 21 leads on performance (82/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 over the ZEED Z-Pro Max?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users.