Meizu 22 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Meizu 22 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 22 leads — 80/100 vs 74/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 22 has the bigger battery (5510 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 2,454,886); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 22
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Meizu 22 better?
- Bigger battery: 5510 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 66W vs 15W
- Better camera (81/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 2454886
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 6649
- Lighter: 162g vs 190g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 22 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Meizu 22 scores 6 points higher (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 22 leads (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 22 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 22 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 22 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Meizu 22 (89/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 22 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 2454886 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1200x2670 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5510 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 152.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 22
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Meizu 22
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1200x2670
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 22
- 5510 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 22 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Meizu 22 by 13.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Meizu 22
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 22 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 22 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 22 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (77/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Meizu 22 (89/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 22 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Meizu 22 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 22 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Meizu 22 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 22 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 22 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Meizu 22 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.