Meizu 21 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 68/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 2,345,563).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 68/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 192g vs 198g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 18 points higher (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Meizu 21 by 34.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu 21
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (81/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Meizu 21 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.