Meizu 21 Note vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $380 and $166. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Note leads — 64/100 vs 48/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Note has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the Meizu 21 Note is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 603,772).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 603772
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 5G better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $166 vs $380
- Better portability (68/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, the Meizu 21 Note scores 16 points higher (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (76/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Note — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 66/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 603772 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 1826 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $166 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Note leads Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 191.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $214. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G was $214 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (76/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (94/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Meizu 21 Note is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on performance (76/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.