Meizu 21 Note vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $380 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 75/100 vs 64/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Note has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 1,757,044); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $799
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 5311
- Lighter: 162g vs 205g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 11 points higher (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (58/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Note — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 64/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (58/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (89/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Meizu 21 Note by 44.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $419. Meizu 21 Note was $419 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (91/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (77/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (58/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (89/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 Note — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Note or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.