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.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Lite
Meizu 21
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).
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
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Lite
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Lite and Meizu 21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 leads Lava Storm Lite by 75.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Meizu 21
Price unknownDetailed 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.