Lava Storm Lite vs Meizu 21 Pro
The Lava Storm Lite (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, while the Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $89 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 43/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Pro has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000); the Meizu 21 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 581,041); the Meizu 21 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Lite doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Lite
Meizu 21 Pro
What makes Lava Storm Lite better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $89 vs $700
- Better portability (59/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Lite vs the Meizu 21 Pro, the Meizu 21 Pro scores 28 points higher (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (82/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (72/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Storm Lite — 80/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (82/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Lite and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Lite | Meizu 21 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 581041 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1368x3192 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Flyme AIOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1250 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $89 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Lite
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Lite
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Lite and Meizu 21 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Pro leads Lava Storm Lite by 75.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $611. Lava Storm Lite was $611 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (82/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (89/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (46/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (72/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Lite and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Lite or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite by 28 points (71/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Lite and the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Lava Storm Lite has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Meizu 21 Pro — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Lite or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on camera score (46/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Lite or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Lite over the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Lava Storm Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.