Lava Play Ultra vs Meizu 21 Pro
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $175 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 53/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Pro has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Meizu 21 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Meizu 21 Pro
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $700
- Better portability (71/100 vs 55/100)
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 39/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Meizu 21 Pro, the Meizu 21 Pro scores 18 points higher (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (72/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Meizu 21 Pro — 56/100; 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 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (71/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | 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" AMOLED | 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 | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Flyme AIOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1250 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Meizu 21 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Pro leads Lava Play Ultra by 62.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $525. Lava Play Ultra was $525 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (82/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (72/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (71/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro is noticeably better than the Lava Play Ultra — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Meizu 21 Pro — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on camera score (46/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.