Lava Play Ultra vs Meizu 21 Note
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $175 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Note leads — 64/100 vs 53/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Note has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Meizu 21 Note is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Meizu 21 Note
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $380
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 54/100)
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)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Meizu 21 Note, the Meizu 21 Note scores 11 points higher (64/100 vs 53/100). 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). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, 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 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (71/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | 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" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $380 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Meizu 21 Note, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Note leads Lava Play Ultra by 49.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $205. Lava Play Ultra was $205 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (76/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (71/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note is noticeably better than the Lava Play Ultra — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Meizu 21 Note?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Meizu 21 Note — 64/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on performance (76/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.