Lava Storm Play vs Meizu 21 Note
The Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $109 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Note leads — 64/100 vs 45/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Note has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Meizu 21 Note is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 693,978); the Meizu 21 Note has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Play
Meizu 21 Note
What makes Lava Storm Play better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $380
- Better portability (59/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1037
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2386
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Play vs the Meizu 21 Note, the Meizu 21 Note scores 19 points higher (64/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (76/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (58/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Storm Play — 76/100, Meizu 21 Note — 58/100; 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 Note notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (76/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Play | Meizu 21 Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $380 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Play and Meizu 21 Note, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Note leads Lava Storm Play by 60.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $271. Lava Storm Play was $271 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (76/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Play (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (58/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Play or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note is noticeably better than the Lava Storm Play — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Play and the Meizu 21 Note?
The Lava Storm Play has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Meizu 21 Note — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Play or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Play or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on performance (76/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Play over the Meizu 21 Note?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.