Meizu 21 vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 69/100 vs 68/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 2,345,563); the Meizu 21 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 309g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 198g vs 309g
- Better camera (55/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 1 points higher (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (61/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 2926532 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2160x1584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 309 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2899 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Meizu 21 by 19.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Meizu 21
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (61/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold edges out the Meizu 21 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (90/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.