Lava Virat Curve 5G vs Meizu 21
The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 leads — 68/100 vs 52/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Virat Curve 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Meizu 21 is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 785,352).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat Curve 5G
Meizu 21
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 2925
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the Meizu 21, the Meizu 21 scores 16 points higher (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 leads (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 leads (55/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 and the Lava Virat Curve 5G are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (55/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Meizu 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and Meizu 21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 leads Lava Virat Curve 5G by 66.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (82/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 and the Lava Virat Curve 5G are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (55/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Meizu 21?
The Meizu 21 is noticeably better than the Lava Virat Curve 5G — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Meizu 21?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Meizu 21 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Meizu 21?
The Meizu 21 leads on camera score (55/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Meizu 21?
The Meizu 21 leads on performance (82/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G over the Meizu 21?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users.