Meizu 21 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
The Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $700 and $166. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 48/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Pro has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000); the Meizu 21 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 603,772); the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is noticeably lighter (192g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 603772
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 5G better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $166 vs $700
- Better portability (68/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, the Meizu 21 Pro scores 23 points higher (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (72/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Pro — 56/100, 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 603772 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 1826 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1368x3192 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Flyme AIOS 2 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1250 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 208 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $166 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 288.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $534. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G was $534 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (82/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (89/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (72/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 23 points (71/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Meizu 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on camera score (46/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.