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Meizu 21 Pro (16GB + 1TB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£650RAM capacity:16 GBInternal storage:1 TBScreen size:6.79 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 13 MP & 10 MP

Meizu 21 Pro (16GB + 1TB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

8.2

Overall score

Score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

90%

8.2

Technical score

10%

?

User score

★Better than 91% of smartphones
8.2

Technical score

Technical score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

25%

9.2

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.0

Camera

15%

8.1

Display

15%

7.9

Battery

10%

8.0

Software

10%

7.6

Connectivity

4%

7.2

Audio

3%

7.7

Design

★Better than 91% of smartphones
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £650

Best rankings

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Technical Specifications of smartphone Meizu 21 Pro (16GB + 1TB)

Technical score
Technical score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components:

25%

9.2

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.0

Camera

15%

8.1

Display

15%

7.9

Battery

10%

8.0

Software

10%

7.6

Connectivity

4%

7.2

Audio

3%

7.7

Design

8.2
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Meizu 21 Pro (16GB + 1TB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components:

60%

8.2

Overall score

40%

7.1

Price

7.9
Brand name
Meizu
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
★ Better than 90% of models
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor which is faster than processors in 90.4% of smartphones and equal to processors in 2% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
16 GB
RAM capacity
16 GB
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 16 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 83.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 12% of smartphones.
Internal storage
1 GB
Internal storage
1 GB
★ Better than 94% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 1 TB which is larger than the storage of 94.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.6% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
3.3 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
3.3 GHz
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 3.3 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 89.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 2% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 14
Android version
Android 14
Android version
Android 14
â–² Better than 49% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 14 which is newer than that found in 49.5% of smartphones and equal to that in 21% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 13 MP & 10 MP
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 13 MP & 10 MP
â–² Better than 61% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 13 MP & 10 MP which is higher than that of 61.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.9 & f/2.0 & f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/1.9 & f/2.0 & f/2.4
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.9 & f/2.0 & f/2.4 which is narrower than that of 81.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
72 mm²
Main camera sensor area
72 mm²
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 72 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 90.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.5% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1.2 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.2 µm
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1.2 µm which is larger than in 83.8% of smartphones and equal to the size in 4.9% of smartphones.
2.4 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.79 inches
Screen size
6.79 inches
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.79 inches which is larger than the screens of 83% of smartphones and equal to those of 1.4% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1368x 3192 px
Screen resolution
1368x 3192 px
★ Better than 93% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1368x3192 px which is higher than that of 93.1% of smartphones.
Pixel density
512 ppi
Pixel density
512 ppi
★ Better than 94% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 512 ppi which is higher than that of 94.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
â–² Better than 41% of models
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Refresh rate
120 Hz
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,050 mAh
Battery capacity
5,050 mAh
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,050 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 58.4% of smartphones and equal to those in 0.5% of smartphones.
Charging speed
80 W
Charging speed
80 W
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 80 W which is faster than in 78.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 7.4% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
41 min
GSMArena full wired charge time
41 min
â–² Better than 81% of models
Market range: <36 min – >120 min
This smartphone reaches a full wired charge in 41 min which is faster than 80.6% of smartphones and equal to the time of 0.6% of smartphones.
Wireless charging
yes
Wireless charging
yes
â–² Better than 75% of models
This smartphone supports wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
â–² Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
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Height
165 mm
Height
165 mm
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 165 mm which is taller than 67.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
Width
74.4 mm
Width
74.4 mm
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 74.4 mm which is narrower than 78.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
Thickness
8 mm
Thickness
8 mm
â–² Better than 63% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8 mm which is thinner than 63.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.9% of smartphones.
Weight
208 g
Weight
208 g
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 208 g which is heavier than 69.7% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1.7% of smartphones.
Device volume
97,680 cm³
Device volume
97,680 cm³
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 97,680 cm³ which is smaller than 51.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
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Meizu 21 Pro (16GB + 1TB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 8 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    16 GB
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    16 GB vs 8 GB
  • 3 x higher optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    3 x
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >3 x
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (3 x vs 0 x).
    3 x vs 0 x
  • 2.25x larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    72 mm²
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (72 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    72 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 4x more storage
    Internal storage
    1 TB GB
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (1 TB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    1 TB vs 256 GB
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 4.96x higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    15,463
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <661 – >11.1k
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (15,463 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    15,463 vs 3,115
  • 2.08x lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    12.5 W
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (12.5 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    12.5 W vs 6 W
  • Supports wireless charging
    Wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • 7.6% better value for money
    Meizu 21 Pro (16GB + 1TB) has better value for money than the average smartphone (7.89 vs 7.3).
    7.89 vs 7.34
  • 8 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    16 GB
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    16 GB vs 8 GB
  • 4x more storage
    Internal storage
    1 TB GB
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (1 TB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    1 TB vs 256 GB
  • 4.96x higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    15,463
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <661 – >11.1k
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (15,463 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    15,463 vs 3,115
  • 2.08x lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    12.5 W
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (12.5 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    12.5 W vs 6 W
  • 37.5% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    3.3 GHz
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 2.33x higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    2,192
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (2,192 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    2,192 vs 942
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    3 x 3.15 GHz & 2 x 2.96 GHz & 2 x 2.26 GHz & 1 x 3.3 GHz
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (3x3.15 GHz & 2x2.96 GHz & 2x2.26 GHz & 1x3.3 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    3x3.15 GHz & 2x2.96 GHz & 2x2.26 GHz & 1x3.3 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 6x more shader units
    N. of shading units
    1,536
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <32 – >1.5k
    This smartphone features more shader units than the average smartphone (1,536 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    1,536 vs 256
  • Better processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This smartphone features a better processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 2.99x higher memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    76.6 GB/s
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (76.6 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    76.6 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    Process node
    4 nm
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • 3.77x higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    4,623
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <313 – >4.7k
    This smartphone performs better in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (4,623 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    4,623 vs 1,226
  • 2.64x higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    6,680
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (6,680 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    6,680 vs 2,533
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    5
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 74.5% faster memory speed
    Memory speed
    4,800 MHz
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (4800 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    4,800 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 71.4% higher maximum RAM
    Maximum RAM
    24 GB
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (24 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    24 GB vs 14 GB
  • 2.66x higher 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
    3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
    1,617
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <133 – >2.4k
    This smartphone performs better in 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark than the average smartphone (1,617 vs 608). The average score is 608.
    1,617 vs 608
  • 2x more L3 cache
    L3 cache
    8,192 KB
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <1k KB – >8.2k KB
    This smartphone has more L3 cache than the average smartphone (8192 KB vs 4096 KB). The average L3 cache is 4096 KB.
    8,192 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • Supports newer OpenGL version
    OpenGL version
    3.3
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer OpenGL version than the average smartphone (3.3 vs 3.2). The average version is 3.2.
    3.3 vs 3.2
  • 26.2% more transistors
    Number of transistors
    13,000 million
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <5.3k million – >19k million
    This smartphone has more transistors than the average smartphone (13000 million vs 10300 million). The average smartphone includes 10300 million transistors.
    13,000 million vs 10,300 million
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    On-device AI level
    productivity
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    AI Smart Button, AI-assisted Input, AI Gallery, Magic Eraser, Image Expansion, AI Voice
    productivity vs fundamental
  • 3 x higher optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    3 x
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >3 x
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (3 x vs 0 x).
    3 x vs 0 x
  • 2.25x larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    72 mm²
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (72 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    72 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 0.4 µm larger main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    1.2 µm
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.2 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    2.4 binned
    1.2 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Has a multi-lens front camera
    Multi-lens front camera
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This smartphone features a multi-lens front camera, the average smartphone does not. 18% of smartphones have multiple front lenses.
  • Better main camera video
    Main camera video
    2160 x 60 fps
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 22.60x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    2160x60 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    32 MP
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (32 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    32 MP vs 16 MP
  • Has a pro camera setup
    Pro camera setup
    yes
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This smartphone features a pro camera setup, the average smartphone does not. 9.4% of smartphones include professional-grade camera hardware.
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    50 MP & 13 MP & 10 MP
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (50 MP & 13 MP & 10 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    50 MP & 13 MP & 10 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.4
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.4 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.4 vs 5.2
  • Has an infrared sensor
    Infrared sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.3% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1368 x 3192 px
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1368x3192 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1368x3192 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 29.6% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    512 ppi
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (512 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    512 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 0.12 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.79 inches
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.79 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Better display glass type
    Display glass type
    Meizu Titan Glass 2.0
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This smartphone features a better display glass type than the average smartphone (Meizu Titan Glass 2 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). The average smartphone uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
    Meizu Titan Glass 2.0 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Supports HDR10 support
    HDR10 support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Has an always-on display
    Always-on display
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • Supports wireless charging
    Wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • 2.42x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    80 W
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (80 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    80 W vs 33 W
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    Reverse wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartphone supports reverse wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 23.6% of smartphones offer reverse wireless charging.
  • 2.5x faster wireless charging speed
    Wireless charging speed
    50 W
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <10 W – >50 W
    This smartphone supports a faster wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (50 W vs 20 W). The average speed is 20 W.
    50 W vs 20 W
  • 21 min faster GSMArena full wired charge time
    GSMArena full wired charge time
    41 min
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <36 min – >120 min
    This smartphone has a faster GSMArena full wired charge time than the average smartphone (41 min vs 62 min). The average charge time is 62 min.
    41 min vs 62 min
  • 2x faster reverse wireless charging speed
    Reverse wireless charging speed
    10 W
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <4.5 W – >10 W
    This smartphone supports a faster reverse wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (10 W vs 5 W). The average speed is 5 W.
    10 W vs 5 W
  • 1% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    5,050 mAh
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (5050 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    5,050 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 1.5 m deeper water resistance
    Waterproof depth rating
    1.5 m
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >2 m
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1.5 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1.5 m vs 0 m
  • 1.6 mm narrower
    Width
    74.4 mm
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (74.4 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    74.4 mm vs 76 mm
  • Better IP rating
    IP rating
    IP68
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This smartphone has a better IP rating than the average smartphone (IP68 vs IP67). The average IP rating is IP67.
    IP68 vs IP67
  • 0.3 mm thinner
    Thickness
    8 mm
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (8 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    8 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.9 & f/2.0 & f/2.4
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.9 & f/2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.9 & f/2.0 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • 40.6% lower PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    467 min
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <487 min – >1.3k min
    This smartphone scores lower in PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark than the average smartphone (467 min vs 786 min). The average smartphone scores 786 min.
    467 min vs 786 min
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • No reverse wired charging
    Reverse wired charging
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • 5.3% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    900 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (900 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    900 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 2.5x more expensive
    Meizu 21 Pro (16GB + 1TB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£650 vs £260).
    £650 vs £260
  • 5.44x less popular
    Meizu 21 Pro (16GB + 1TB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 2.5x more expensive
    Meizu 21 Pro (16GB + 1TB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£650 vs £260).
    £650 vs £260
  • 5.44x less popular
    Meizu 21 Pro (16GB + 1TB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 5.3% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    900 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (900 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    900 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.9 & f/2.0 & f/2.4
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.9 & f/2 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.9 & f/2.0 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.4
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 9.1% lower screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    600 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (600 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    600 nits vs 660 nits
  • 40.6% lower PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    467 min
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <487 min – >1.3k min
    This smartphone scores lower in PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark than the average smartphone (467 min vs 786 min). The average smartphone scores 786 min.
    467 min vs 786 min
  • No reverse wired charging
    Reverse wired charging
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • 6% heavier
    Weight
    208 g
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (208 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    208 g vs 196.2 g
  • 1.4 mm taller
    Height
    165 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (165 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    165 mm vs 163.6 mm

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What we like about Meizu 21 Pro (16GB + 1TB)

  • Premium design with a slender 21:9 aspect ratio and ergonomic 74mm width for comfortable one-handed use.
  • High-performance Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset suitable for intensive multitasking and gaming.
  • Exceptional mTouch wide-area ultrasonic fingerprint sensor that is highly accurate and works with wet hands.
  • Beautiful 2K+ AMOLED display with 120Hz LTPO technology and high-frequency PWM dimming.
  • Flagship-level 80W wired and 50W wireless charging, with the battery reaching nearly 90% in 30 minutes.
  • Superior haptic feedback experience through a dedicated vibration motor and custom intensities.
  • IP68 water and dust resistance rating.

What we don't like about Meizu 21 Pro (16GB + 1TB)

  • Unpolished camera processing in low-light and night scenes, often leading to overexposed highlights.
  • Lack of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) support, which was present in previous models and affects car-pairing features.
  • Battery capacity (5,050mAh) is considered average compared to newer competitors using higher-density silicon-carbon batteries.
  • Mediocre performance from secondary cameras (ultrawide and telephoto) compared to flagship rivals.
  • Limited availability, as the device is primarily focused on the Chinese market, which can affect global software customization.
  • High-refresh-rate gaming optimization still has room for improvement for certain titles.

Verdict

The Meizu 21 Pro (16GB + 1TB) is a flagship smartphone featuring a 6.79-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 2K+ resolution (3192 x 1368), 120Hz refresh rate, and 1,250 nits peak brightness. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage, supported by a 5,050mAh battery that allows for 80W wired and 50W wireless charging. Its versatile triple-camera system includes a 50MP main sensor with OIS, a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 13MP ultrawide lens. Key pros include the massive 1TB storage capacity, a massive mTouch Max ultrasonic fingerprint sensor with a 0.08s unlock speed, an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, and deep AI integration through Flyme OS. However, notable cons include its limited global availability, the lack of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) support compared to previous models, and a camera system that prioritizes natural balance over the high-contrast drama found in some competitors.

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