Lava Play Max vs Meizu 21
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 leads — 68/100 vs 48/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Max has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Meizu 21 is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Meizu 21
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 2813
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Meizu 21, the Meizu 21 scores 20 points higher (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 leads (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Meizu 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Meizu 21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 leads Lava Play Max by 62.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (82/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (55/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Meizu 21?
The Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max by 20 points (68/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Meizu 21?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Meizu 21 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Meizu 21?
The Meizu 21 leads on camera score (55/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Meizu 21?
The Meizu 21 leads on performance (82/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Meizu 21?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users.