Meizu 21 vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 68/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,182,664 vs 2,345,563).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 205g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 14 points higher (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $899 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Meizu 21 by 26.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Meizu 21
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 (87/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the Meizu 21 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.