Meizu 21 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $700 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 71/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Pro has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 2,345,563).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 208g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 6511
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 13 points higher (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (72/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Pro — 56/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; 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 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (72/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1368x3192 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Flyme AIOS 2 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1250 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Meizu 21 Pro by 32.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $599. Meizu 21 Pro was $599 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (86/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (72/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Meizu 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.