Lava Play Max vs Meizu 21 Pro
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 48/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Pro has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000); the Meizu 21 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Meizu 21 Pro
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Meizu 21 Pro, the Meizu 21 Pro scores 23 points higher (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (72/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Meizu 21 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1368x3192 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Flyme AIOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1250 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $700 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Meizu 21 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Pro leads Lava Play Max by 62.5% 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 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (82/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (89/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (46/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (72/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max by 23 points (71/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Meizu 21 Pro — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on camera score (46/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.