Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 8 vs Meizu 21
Comparison between Google Pixel 8 and Meizu 21: 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 | 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.2 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.2 | 8.3 |
| Camera | 8.0 | 8.8 |
| Connectivity | 8.3 | 7.9 |
| Battery & charging | 7.5 | 6.5 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 8, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 2,000 nits
- against 1,800 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 428 ppi
- against 393 ppi
- Weight
- 187 g
- against 198 g
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- against IP54
Meizu 21, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,800 mAh
- against 4,575 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against UFS 3.1
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 8 | 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | 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 | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,158,631 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,554 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,851 | — |
| 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 CPU: 1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4, 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720, 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720, and 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520. |
| Processor Type | Nine-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | — |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 8 | 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green, Pink, Cyan, Grey, Beige | Black, Purple, Green, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 70.8 mm | 75.3 mm |
| Body Height | 150.5 mm | 156.7 mm |
| Weight | 187 g Best value | 198 g |
| Usable Surface | 87 % | 89.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 Best value | IP54 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 8 | 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,575 mAh | 4,800 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 27 W | 80 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging |
| Wireless charging power | 18 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 8 | 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,000 nits Best value | 1,800 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.2″ | 6.55″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 428 ppi Best value | 393 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 8 | 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 8 | 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 8 | 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 Best value | 13 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | — |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 8 | 21 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 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 n28a, 5G NR n28b, 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 n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n258, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 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 n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, 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 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi 802.11ac |
| 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, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, eSIM, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, USB Host, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Type-C |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 8 | 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 8 | 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | GKWS6, G9BQD, GA04851-US, GZPFO, GPJ41 | — |
