Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Meizu 21 Note
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $1099 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 64/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Note has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Meizu 21 Note
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 5311
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3998 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Meizu 21 Note, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 15 points higher (79/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (58/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro — 68/100, Meizu 21 Note — 58/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (94/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Meizu 21 Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $380 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Meizu 21 Note, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads Meizu 21 Note by 44.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $719. Meizu 21 Note was $719 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (92/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (94/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (58/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 Note — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Meizu 21 Note?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Meizu 21 Note — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Meizu 21 Note?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.