Meizu 21 Note vs Redmi Note 17
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4; launch prices were $380 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Note leads — 64/100 vs 50/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the Meizu 21 Note is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 593,849); the Meizu 21 Note is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Redmi Note 17
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2328
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 225g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $380
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Redmi Note 17, the Meizu 21 Note scores 14 points higher (64/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (76/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Note — 58/100, Redmi Note 17 — 64/100; 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 Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (76/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 593849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 2328 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 7.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Note leads Redmi Note 17 by 195.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $195. Redmi Note 17 was $195 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (76/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (94/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Redmi Note 17?
The Meizu 21 Note is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 17 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Redmi Note 17?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Note or the Redmi Note 17?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the Redmi Note 17?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on performance (76/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Redmi Note 17?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.