Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Meizu Note 16 Pro

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Meizu Note 16 Pro (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 58/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu Note 16 Pro has the bigger battery (6200 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 1,041,899).

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro by 21 points (79/100 vs 58/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 94
Battery 37
Portability 47
Value for money 68

Meizu Note 16 Pro

Performance 60
Display 93
Camera 33
Battery 64
Portability 55
Value for money —

What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1041899
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 1161
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 3390

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 33/100)

What makes Meizu Note 16 Pro better?

  • Bigger battery: 6200 vs 3998 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 198g vs 206g

  • Longer battery life (64/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 47/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Meizu Note 16 Pro, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 21 points higher (79/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro leads (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (94/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Pro: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Meizu Note 16 Pro: The Meizu Note 16 Pro is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 17 Pro Meizu Note 16 Pro
Processor Apple A19 Pro Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
AnTuTu 2538751 1041899
Geekbench Single 3895 1161
Geekbench Multi 9988 3390
Display 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" OLED
Resolution 2622x1206 1224x2720
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3998 mAh 6200 mAh
Charging 40W 80W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 168 —
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 18 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 26 Android 15 / Flyme AIOS 2
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP66/IP68
Dimensions 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm 163.8×76.2×8.4 mm
Weight 206 g 198 g
Launch price $1099 —

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

  • Main: 48MP f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
94
camera

Meizu Note 16 Pro

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
33
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Meizu Note 16 Pro

  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2720
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

  • 3998 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
37
battery

Meizu Note 16 Pro

  • 6200 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Meizu Note 16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Apple A19 Pro
79/100
2538751 AnTuTu
Meizu Note 16 Pro Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
58/100 -143.7%
1041899 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads Meizu Note 16 Pro by 143.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

$1099

Meizu Note 16 Pro

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (92/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (94/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (64/100 vs 37/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Meizu Note 16 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro by 21 points (79/100 vs 58/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Meizu Note 16 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Meizu Note 16 Pro — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Meizu Note 16 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Meizu Note 16 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Meizu Note 16 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Meizu Note 16 Pro is a better fit for active users.