Category Breakdown
Camera
Note 21 Pro
Main sensor resolution (64 MP)
WinsBattery
Poco M8
Battery capacity (5,520 mAh)
WinsCharging
Poco M8
Wired charging speed (45W)
WinsPerformance
Poco M8
AnTuTu benchmark (631,693 pts)
WinsDisplay
Note 21 Pro
Screen size (6.78")
WinsWeight
Poco M8
Total weight (178g)
WinsValue
Poco M8
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.5/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Note 21 Pro | Poco M8 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.78" | 6.77" | |
| 1,080 × 2,400 | 1,080 × 2,392 | |
| IPS LCD | AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| — | 3,200 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Dual | Dual | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted); unspecified sensors | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical) | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| — | 631,693 | |
| — | 2,898 | |
| — | 866 | |
| 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| 256 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 5,520 mAh | |
| 30W | 45W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| — | 178g | |
| — | 7.4mm | |
| — | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | |
| — | No certified water resistance | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Xiaomi Poco M8
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Xiaomi Poco M8
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Meizu Note 21 Pro
Highest resolution main camera.