Meizu 21 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; launch prices were $700 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 51/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Pro has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000); the Meizu 21 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 767,711).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A26
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 767711
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 2710
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $700
- Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Meizu 21 Pro scores 20 points higher (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (82/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (46/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (72/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Pro — 56/100, 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 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (82/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (72/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 767711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 2710 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1368x3192 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Flyme AIOS 2 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1250 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 205.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $450. Samsung Galaxy A26 was $450 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (82/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (72/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Meizu 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on camera score (46/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.