Meizu 21 vs Realme 15 Lite
The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Realme 15 Lite (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 leads — 68/100 vs 53/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 15 Lite has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Meizu 21 is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 879,714); the Meizu 21 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 15 Lite doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
Realme 15 Lite
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 2918
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Realme 15 Lite better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 198g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Realme 15 Lite, the Meizu 21 scores 15 points higher (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 leads (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Realme 15 Lite (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 and the Realme 15 Lite are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Realme 15 Lite (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 15 Lite and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 15 Lite is a bit better (72/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | Realme 15 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 2918 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | 161.7×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | $185 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 15 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 15 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme 15 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and Realme 15 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 leads Realme 15 Lite by 166.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Meizu 21
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Realme 15 Lite (82/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 and the Realme 15 Lite are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Realme 15 Lite (55/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 15 Lite and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 15 Lite is a bit better (72/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the Realme 15 Lite?
The Meizu 21 is noticeably better than the Realme 15 Lite — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the Realme 15 Lite?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Realme 15 Lite — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 or the Realme 15 Lite?
The Meizu 21 leads on camera score (55/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 or the Realme 15 Lite?
The Meizu 21 leads on performance (82/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 over the Realme 15 Lite?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users.