Meizu 21 Note vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $380 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 64/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,182,664 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $899
- Overall rating 64/100
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 18 points higher (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Note — 58/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; 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 Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (93/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $899 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Meizu 21 Note by 44.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $519. Meizu 21 Note was $519 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (93/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (63/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (87/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 Note — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Note or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.