Lava Smart 4 Plus vs Meizu 21 Note
The Lava Smart 4 Plus (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Note leads — 64/100 vs 21/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Note has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Meizu 21 Note is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 153,667); the Meizu 21 Note has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Smart 4 Plus doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Smart 4 Plus
Meizu 21 Note
What makes Lava Smart 4 Plus better?
- Overall rating 21/100
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Smart 4 Plus vs the Meizu 21 Note, the Meizu 21 Note scores 43 points higher (64/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (76/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (76/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Smart 4 Plus | Meizu 21 Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.1×8.5 mm | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $380 |
Camera comparison
Lava Smart 4 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Smart 4 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Smart 4 Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Smart 4 Plus and Meizu 21 Note, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Note leads Lava Smart 4 Plus by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Smart 4 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (76/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (58/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Smart 4 Plus or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus by 43 points (64/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Smart 4 Plus and the Meizu 21 Note?
The Lava Smart 4 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Meizu 21 Note — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Smart 4 Plus or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Smart 4 Plus or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on performance (76/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Smart 4 Plus over the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.