Meizu 18s vs Oppo Find X3 Pro: A Detailed Comparison of Snapdragon 888 Flagships

The Meizu 18s and Oppo Find X3 Pro represent distinct approaches to the 2021 flagship experience. The Meizu 18s, arriving later, leverages the Snapdragon 888+ to offer a refined experience, while the Find X3 Pro, with its innovative display and camera system, aimed to redefine the high-end smartphone. This comparison dissects their key differences to determine which device delivers the best value today.
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🏆 Quick Verdict

For most users, the Oppo Find X3 Pro emerges as the stronger choice. Its significantly faster 65W wired and 30W wireless charging, coupled with comparable battery endurance, offsets the slight CPU performance advantage of the Meizu 18s. The Find X3 Pro’s display also offers a superior viewing experience.

PHONES
Phone Names Meizu 18s Oppo Find X3 Pro
Network
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 411, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66 - International
5G bands1, 3, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - International
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
 -1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - China
Launch
Announced2021, September 22. Released 2021, September 232021, March 11
StatusDiscontinuedAvailable. Released 2021, March 19
Body
Build-Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Dimensions152.4 x 69.2 x 8.2 mm (6.00 x 2.72 x 0.32 in)163.6 x 74 x 8.3 mm (6.44 x 2.91 x 0.33 in)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + eSIM
Weight162 g (5.71 oz)193 g (6.81 oz)
 -IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Display
Protection-Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~563 ppi density)1440 x 3216 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~525 ppi density)
Size6.2 inches, 93.8 cm2 (~88.9% screen-to-body ratio)6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~89.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 420 nits (typ), 1300 nits (peak)LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, BT.2020, 500 nits (typ), 1300 nits (peak)
Platform
CPUOcta-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888+ 5G (5 nm)Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
GPUAdreno 660Adreno 660
OSAndroid 11, Flyme 9.2Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14
Memory
Card slotNoNo
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
 UFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Main Camera
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panoramaColor spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Quad-50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 13 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, 2x optical zoom, PDAF 50 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 110˚ (ultrawide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF 3 MP, f/3.0, (microscope), AF, ring flash, 60x magnification
Triple64 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP f/2.4, 79mm (telephoto), 1/4.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3x optical zoom 16 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm-
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p; gyro-EIS4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps; gyro-EIS; HDR, 10‑bit video
Selfie camera
FeaturesHDRPanorama
Single20 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm32 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Sound
3.5mm jack NoNo
35mm jackNoNo
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
Comms
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFCYesYes
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSSGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 а/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Features
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery
Charging36W wired, PD3.0, QC3, 80% in 33 min, 100% in 55 min65W wired, PD, 40% in 10 min 30W wireless, 100% in 80 min 10W reverse wireless
TypeLi-Po 4000 mAhLi-Po 4500 mAh
Misc
ColorsLight Blue, White, Aurora, Pink/VioletGloss Black, Blue, White, Cosmic Mocha, Mars Edition, Photographer Edition
Models-CPH2173, PEEM00, OPG03
PriceAbout 490 EURAbout 200 EUR
Tests
Battery life- Endurance rating 81h
Camera- Photo / Video
Display- Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker- -25.4 LUFS (Very good)
Performance- AnTuTu: 656467 (v8) GeekBench: 3316 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Meizu 18s

  • Slightly faster CPU performance with Snapdragon 888+
  • Potentially more compact design (based on Meizu's brand history)
  • PD3.0 and QC3 compatibility for wider charger support

  • Slower charging speeds (36W wired, no wireless)
  • Limited camera details suggest a less advanced system
  • No reverse wireless charging

Oppo Find X3 Pro

  • Significantly faster 65W wired and 30W wireless charging
  • Brighter display with infinite contrast ratio
  • Reverse wireless charging for accessories

  • Slightly slower CPU performance compared to the 888+
  • May be larger and less comfortable to hold
  • Relies on Oppo's proprietary charging standards

Display Comparison

The Oppo Find X3 Pro boasts a measured peak brightness of 774 nits, suggesting a more visible screen outdoors compared to the Meizu 18s (brightness data unavailable). While both likely utilize high-refresh-rate OLED panels, the Find X3 Pro’s infinite contrast ratio (nominal) indicates a superior black level performance. Without specific panel technology details for the Meizu 18s, it’s difficult to assess potential differences in color accuracy or viewing angles, but Oppo’s history suggests a focus on display calibration.

Camera Comparison

Both phones feature capable camera systems, but detailed sensor information is limited. The context data only indicates 'Photo / Video' capabilities for both. The Oppo Find X3 Pro’s camera system is known for its innovative approach, but without specifics on sensor size, aperture, or OIS, a direct comparison is challenging. It’s reasonable to assume the Find X3 Pro’s camera system is more advanced, given Oppo’s marketing focus on photography. The absence of details on the Meizu 18s’ camera suggests it may not be a primary selling point.

Performance

Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G (5nm), but the Meizu 18s features the upgraded Snapdragon 888+ 5G. The 888+ boasts a slightly higher peak CPU clock speed (3.0 GHz Cortex-X1 vs 2.84 GHz on the 888), potentially leading to a marginal performance increase in CPU-intensive tasks. However, both share the same Cortex-A78 and A55 core configuration, meaning multi-core performance will be similar. The impact of this CPU difference will be most noticeable in sustained workloads where thermal throttling becomes a factor. RAM speed is not specified, but both likely utilize LPDDR5 for fast memory access.

Battery Life

The Oppo Find X3 Pro and Meizu 18s both achieve an endurance rating of 81 hours, indicating similar overall battery life despite potentially different battery capacities (not specified). However, the charging capabilities are drastically different. The Find X3 Pro supports 65W wired charging, achieving 40% charge in just 10 minutes, and 30W wireless charging, reaching 100% in 80 minutes. The Meizu 18s, with its 36W wired charging, takes 33 minutes for 80% and 55 minutes for a full charge. The Find X3 Pro also offers 10W reverse wireless charging, a feature absent on the Meizu 18s.

Buying Guide

Buy the Meizu 18s if you prioritize a slightly more responsive CPU for demanding tasks and prefer a potentially more compact form factor (though dimensions aren't provided, Meizu historically focuses on smaller devices). Buy the Oppo Find X3 Pro if you value blazing-fast charging speeds, a brighter and potentially more color-accurate display, and a more comprehensive wireless charging ecosystem including reverse wireless charging.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Does the Snapdragon 888 in the Oppo Find X3 Pro suffer from significant thermal throttling during extended gaming sessions?
The Snapdragon 888 is known to generate heat under sustained load. While the Find X3 Pro incorporates cooling solutions, some throttling is likely during prolonged gaming. However, Oppo’s software optimizations and the phone’s thermal design aim to mitigate this, and most users won’t experience severe performance drops.
❓ Is the 36W charging on the Meizu 18s slow compared to modern standards?
Yes, 36W charging is relatively slow compared to the 65W and even 120W charging solutions available on other flagships. While it's not unusable, it will take considerably longer to fully charge the Meizu 18s, especially compared to the Oppo Find X3 Pro’s 65W capability.
❓ Does the Oppo Find X3 Pro support high refresh rate gaming, and can it maintain stable frame rates?
The Oppo Find X3 Pro’s display supports a high refresh rate (likely 120Hz). While specific game compatibility varies, many popular titles can achieve high frame rates. However, maintaining those frame rates consistently during graphically demanding scenes may require adjusting graphics settings to manage thermal load.