Meizu 21 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $700 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Pro has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 2,345,563); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 6511
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 208g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 46/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (72/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Pro — 56/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 60/100; 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 S25 Edge is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (72/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (97/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1368x3192 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Flyme AIOS 2 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1250 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Meizu 21 Pro by 22.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $399. Meizu 21 Pro was $399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (73/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (72/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (97/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge edges out the Meizu 21 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Meizu 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.