Meizu 21 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $700 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 71/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5050); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 2,345,563).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $999
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 17 points higher (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Meizu 21 Pro — 56/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 86/100; 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 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (89/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1368x3192 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Flyme AIOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1250 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Meizu 21 Pro by 41.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. Meizu 21 Pro was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (87/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (89/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Meizu 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.