Meizu 21 vs Redmi Note 17
The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 leads — 68/100 vs 50/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Meizu 21 is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 593,849); the Meizu 21 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
Redmi Note 17
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 593849
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 2328
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 225g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4800 mAh
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Redmi Note 17, the Meizu 21 scores 18 points higher (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 leads (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 leads (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (61/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 593849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 2328 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 7.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $185 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 leads Redmi Note 17 by 295.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Meizu 21
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (82/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (55/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (61/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the Redmi Note 17?
The Meizu 21 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 17 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the Redmi Note 17?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 or the Redmi Note 17?
The Meizu 21 leads on camera score (55/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 or the Redmi Note 17?
The Meizu 21 leads on performance (82/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 over the Redmi Note 17?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users.