Meizu 21 vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 leads — 68/100 vs 51/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A26 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 767,711).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
Samsung Galaxy A26
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 767711
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 2710
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 200g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better portability (63/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Meizu 21 scores 17 points higher (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 leads (82/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (82/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 767711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 2710 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $250 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 205.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Meizu 21
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (82/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (55/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Meizu 21 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A26 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Meizu 21 leads on camera score (55/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Meizu 21 leads on performance (82/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users.