Lava Blaze Dragon vs Meizu 21 Note
The Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $109 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Note leads — 64/100 vs 42/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Note has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Meizu 21 Note is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 568,395); the Meizu 21 Note has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Dragon doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Dragon
Meizu 21 Note
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $380
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 210g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Dragon vs the Meizu 21 Note, the Meizu 21 Note scores 22 points higher (64/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (58/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Blaze Dragon — 70/100, Meizu 21 Note — 58/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Dragon | Meizu 21 Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1600 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $380 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 900x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Dragon and Meizu 21 Note, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Note leads Lava Blaze Dragon by 67.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $271. Lava Blaze Dragon was $271 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (76/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (58/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon by 22 points (64/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Meizu 21 Note?
The Lava Blaze Dragon has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Meizu 21 Note — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on performance (76/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Dragon over the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.