Meizu 21
The Meizu 21 is a capable upper-mid-range device, powered by the Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) that comfortably covers most everyday use cases, with a 4,800 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2023).
2023 · Upper-mid-range · Android 13ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓Solid 4,800 mAh battery for all-day use
✓Fast, responsive Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) for everyday tasks and gaming
✓12GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓200 MP main camera — ultra-high-resolution for detailed photos and cropping
✓6.55" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
⊗ Cons
✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Flagship performance tier — top of the line
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
RAM
12GB | 8GB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
393 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 600 nits (typ), 1100 nits (HBM), 1800 nits (peak)
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
200 MP
High-resolution — excellent detail and crop flexibility
Main Video
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
4,800 mAh
Solid day-to-day battery life
Weight
198g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
156.7 x 75.3 x 7.9 mm (6.17 x 2.96 x 0.31 in)
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Colors
Black, Purple, Green, White
