Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Meizu 21 Pro
Comparison between Google Pixel 8 Pro and Meizu 21 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google and Meizu.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Pixel 8 Pro | 21 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.5 | 8.6 |
| Camera | 8.9 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 8.4 | 7.9 |
| Battery & charging | 8.4 | 9.1 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 8 Pro, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 2,400 nits
- against 1,250 nits
- Direct OS Updates
- Yes
- against No
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
- Wi-Fi Features
- Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing
- against Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
Meizu 21 Pro, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,340,736
- against 1,151,243
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against UFS 3.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 8 Pro | 21 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Qualcomm Adreno 750 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.91 GHz | 3.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,151,243 | 2,340,736 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,769 | 2,213 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,111 | 7,325 Best value |
| CPU Description | Nona-core CPU with one Cortex-X3 core at 2.91 GHz, four Cortex-A715 cores at 2.37 GHz, and four Cortex-A510 cores at 1.70 GHz. | Octa-core processor with Cortex-X4, Cortex-A720 and Cortex-A520 cores. |
| Processor Type | Nine-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 8 Pro | 21 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Cyan, Yellow, Beige, Green | Black, White, Blue, Green, Cyan, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.5 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Body Height | 162.6 mm | 165 mm |
| Weight | 213 g | 208 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 87.4 % | 87.4 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Polycarbonate, Aluminium Alloy, Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 8 Pro | 21 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,050 mAh | 5,050 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | 80 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 23 W | 50 W Best value |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 5 W | 10 W Best value |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 8 Pro | 21 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,400 nits Best value | 1,250 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.79″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,344 px | 1,368 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,992 px | 3,192 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 489 ppi | 512 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 2,160 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | 6,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, LTPO, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant | HDR10+, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Meizu Titan Glass 2.0 |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 8 Pro | 21 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 8 Pro | 21 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Thermometer Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Gravity Sensor, Cooling System, Barometer, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 8 Pro | 21 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | — |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 8 Pro | 21 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n29, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n257, 5G NR n258, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, eSIM, VoLTE, USB 3.2 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DLNA, Infrared |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 8 Pro | 21 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 8 Pro | 21 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | GC3VE, G1MNW | — |
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