Meizu 16 Plus vs Meizu 21
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Meizu 16 Plus
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Meizu 21
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Meizu 21
Faster charging
Meizu 21
Higher-resolution camera
Meizu 21
Better display
Meizu 21
Lighter body
Meizu 16 Plus
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Meizu 16 Plus | Meizu 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.5 | 6.55 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2160 | 2340 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | — | 1800 |
| PPI | 374 | 393 |
| Screen-to-body | 86 | 89.3 |
Platform
| Spec | Meizu 16 Plus | Meizu 21 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 630 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 845 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Process (nm) | 10 | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | Flyme | Flyme 10.5 |
| OS Version | 8.1 | 13 |
Memory
| Spec | Meizu 16 Plus | Meizu 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Meizu 16 Plus | Meizu 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | Laser AF, Six-LED dual-tone flash, Auto-HDR, panorama | Ring-LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 2 | 3 |
| Lens | 20 MP, f/2.6 | — |
| ultrawide | — | 13 MP, f/2.4, 15mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | — | 5 MP, f/2.4, 27mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Meizu 16 Plus | Meizu 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | — | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 20 MP, f/2, (wide) | 32 MP, f/2.4, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Meizu 16 Plus | Meizu 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3570 | 4800 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | 24 | 80 |
Body
| Spec | Meizu 16 Plus | Meizu 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 160.4 | 156.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.3 | 7.9 |
| Weight (g) | 182 | 198 |
| Width (mm) | 78.2 | 75.3 |
Launch
| Spec | Meizu 16 Plus | Meizu 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, August. Released 2018, August | 2023, November 30 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2023, November 30 |
Network
| Spec | Meizu 16 Plus | Meizu 21 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 - Global | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 40 - Global | 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| 5G Bands | — | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Meizu 16 Plus | Meizu 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.4 |
| infrared port | — | Yes |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, SBAS, QZSS | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5), NavIC (L5) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | Meizu 16 Plus | Meizu 21 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Meizu 16 Plus | Meizu 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Meizu 16 Plus and Meizu 21 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Meizu 21 packs a 4800 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Meizu 21 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 200 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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