Apple iPhone 17 vs Meizu 21
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 76/100 vs 68/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Meizu 21 is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 2,156,126); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 198g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Meizu 21
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 6511
- Lighter: 177g vs 198g
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 2156126
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Meizu 21, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 8 points higher (76/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 leads (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (88/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (73/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Meizu 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Meizu 21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 leads Apple iPhone 17 by 8.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Meizu 21
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (88/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 (86/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (52/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (73/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Meizu 21?
The Apple iPhone 17 edges out the Meizu 21 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Meizu 21?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Meizu 21 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Meizu 21?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Meizu 21?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (88/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Meizu 21?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users.