Lava Play Ultra vs Meizu 21
The Lava Play Ultra (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 53/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Meizu 21 is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 198g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Meizu 21
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 182g vs 198g
- Better portability (71/100 vs 61/100)
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 64MP
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Meizu 21, the Meizu 21 scores 15 points higher (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 leads (55/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (55/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | 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" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Meizu 21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 leads Lava Play Ultra by 62.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Meizu 21
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (82/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (55/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Meizu 21?
The Meizu 21 is noticeably better than the Lava Play Ultra — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Meizu 21?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Meizu 21 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Meizu 21?
The Meizu 21 leads on camera score (55/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Meizu 21?
The Meizu 21 leads on performance (82/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Meizu 21?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users.