Lava Play Max vs Meizu 21 Note
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Note leads — 64/100 vs 48/100 (a 16-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 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Meizu 21 Note
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Meizu 21 Note, the Meizu 21 Note scores 16 points higher (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (94/100 vs 66/100). 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 is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Meizu 21 Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $380 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Meizu 21 Note, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Note leads Lava Play Max by 49.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Play Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (76/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (94/100 vs 66/100).
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 is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note is noticeably better than the Lava Play Max — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Meizu 21 Note?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Meizu 21 Note — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on performance (76/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.