Meizu 21 Note vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; launch prices were $380 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Note leads — 64/100 vs 51/100 (a 13-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 767,711).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Samsung Galaxy A26
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 767711
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2710
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $380
- Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Meizu 21 Note scores 13 points higher (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (76/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (58/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Note — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy A26 — 52/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy A26 (76/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 767711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 2710 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Note leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 128.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $130. Samsung Galaxy A26 was $130 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (76/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Meizu 21 Note is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A26 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on performance (76/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.