Meizu Note 16 Pro vs Redmi Note 17

The Meizu Note 16 Pro (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu Note 16 Pro leads — 58/100 vs 50/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6200); the Meizu Note 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,040,961 vs 593,849); the Meizu Note 16 Pro is noticeably lighter (198g vs 225g).

The Meizu Note 16 Pro edges out the Redmi Note 17 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 16 Pro
Performance 60
Display 93
Camera 33
Battery 64
Portability 55
Value for money
Redmi Note 17
Performance 48
Display 78
Camera 30
Battery 64
Portability 41
Value for money 66
What makes Meizu Note 16 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1040961 vs 593849
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1162 vs 950
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3315 vs 2322
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 198g vs 225g

  • Higher performance (60/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6200 mAh

  • Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu Note 16 Pro vs the Redmi Note 17, the Meizu Note 16 Pro scores 8 points higher (58/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro leads (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (93/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100. In the "portability" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Meizu Note 16 Pro: The Meizu Note 16 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Redmi Note 17: The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Meizu Note 16 Pro Redmi Note 17
Processor Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4
AnTuTu 1040961 593849
Geekbench Single 1162 950
Geekbench Multi 3315 2322
Display 6.8" OLED 7.0" OLED
Resolution 1224x2720 1080x2396
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6200 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 80W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 / Flyme AIOS 2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66/IP68 IP65
Dimensions 163.8×76.2×8.4 mm 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm
Weight 198 g 225 g
Launch price $185
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 16 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
33
camera
Redmi Note 17
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Meizu Note 16 Pro
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2720
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Redmi Note 17
  • 7.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2396
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 16 Pro
  • 6200 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Redmi Note 17
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Meizu Note 16 Pro and Redmi Note 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Meizu Note 16 Pro Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
58/100
1040961 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4
50/100 -75.3%
593849 AnTuTu

Meizu Note 16 Pro leads Redmi Note 17 by 75.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu Note 16 Pro
Price unknown
Redmi Note 17
$185
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (93/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu Note 16 Pro or the Redmi Note 17?

The Meizu Note 16 Pro edges out the Redmi Note 17 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Meizu Note 16 Pro and the Redmi Note 17?

The Meizu Note 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 50/100.

Which is more powerful: the Meizu Note 16 Pro or the Redmi Note 17?

The Meizu Note 16 Pro leads on performance (60/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the Meizu Note 16 Pro over the Redmi Note 17?

The Meizu Note 16 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for everyday use.