Meizu 21 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 leads — 68/100 vs 48/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Meizu 21 is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 603,772).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 603772
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 1826
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 192g vs 198g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, the Meizu 21 scores 20 points higher (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 leads (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 leads (55/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (55/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | 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 | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $166 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 leads Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 288.5% 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 Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (82/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (55/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 20 points (68/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Meizu 21 leads on camera score (55/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Meizu 21 leads on performance (82/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 over the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users.