Meizu 21 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 68/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 2,345,563); the Meizu 21 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 198g vs 218g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 12 points higher (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (61/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 3128552 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Meizu 21 by 25.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu 21
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (81/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (61/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.