Lava Storm Lite vs Meizu 21

The Lava Storm Lite (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, while the Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 leads — 68/100 vs 43/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Storm Lite has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Meizu 21 is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 581,041); the Meizu 21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Lite doesn't.

The Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite by 25 points (68/100 vs 43/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Lava Storm Lite

Performance 45
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 59
Value for money 80

Meizu 21

Performance 82
Display 80
Camera 55
Battery 52
Portability 61
Value for money —

What makes Lava Storm Lite better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Lighter: 196g vs 198g

  • Overall rating 43/100

What makes Meizu 21 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 581041
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 803
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 2047
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better camera (55/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better portability (61/100 vs 59/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Lava Storm Lite vs the Meizu 21, the Meizu 21 scores 25 points higher (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 leads (82/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 leads (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (82/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 and the Lava Storm Lite are nearly equal (61/100 vs 59/100).

Lava Storm Lite: The Lava Storm Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Meizu 21: The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Lava Storm Lite Meizu 21
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 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 15W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 13 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 13
Brightness (peak) — 1800 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP64 IP54
Dimensions 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm
Weight 196 g 198 g
Launch price $89 —

Camera comparison

Lava Storm Lite

  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera

Meizu 21

  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
55
camera

Display comparison

Lava Storm Lite

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display

Meizu 21

  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Lava Storm Lite

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Meizu 21

  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Lava Storm Lite and Meizu 21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Lava Storm Lite MediaTek Dimensity 6400
43/100
581041 AnTuTu
Meizu 21 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
68/100 +75.2%
2345563 AnTuTu

Meizu 21 leads Lava Storm Lite by 75.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Lava Storm Lite

$89

Meizu 21

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (82/100 vs 45/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (80/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (55/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 and the Lava Storm Lite are nearly equal (61/100 vs 59/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Lava Storm Lite or the Meizu 21?

The Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite by 25 points (68/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the Lava Storm Lite and the Meizu 21?

The Lava Storm Lite has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Meizu 21 — 68/100.

Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Lite or the Meizu 21?

The Meizu 21 leads on camera score (55/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Lite or the Meizu 21?

The Meizu 21 leads on performance (82/100 vs 45/100).

Should you choose the Lava Storm Lite over the Meizu 21?

The Lava Storm Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users.