Meizu Note 16 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Meizu Note 16 Pro (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 58/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,040,961); the Meizu Note 16 Pro is noticeably lighter (198g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro by 30 points (88/100 vs 58/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 16 Pro
Performance 60
Display 93
Camera 33
Battery 64
Portability 55
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes Meizu Note 16 Pro better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 198g vs 219g

  • Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1040961
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3315
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu Note 16 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 30 points higher (88/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (55/100 vs 40/100).

Meizu Note 16 Pro: The Meizu Note 16 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Meizu Note 16 Pro Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1040961 3654776
Geekbench Single 1162 3640
Geekbench Multi 3315 11033
Display 6.8" OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1224x2720 2608x1200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6200 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 / Flyme AIOS 2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66/IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.2×8.4 mm
Weight 198 g 219 g
Launch price $799
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 16 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
33
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Meizu Note 16 Pro
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2720
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 16 Pro
  • 6200 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery
Overall performance score

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

Meizu Note 16 Pro Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
58/100
1040961 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +71.5%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Meizu Note 16 Pro by 71.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu Note 16 Pro
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (97/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (90/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (90/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (55/100 vs 40/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro by 30 points (88/100 vs 58/100).

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

The Meizu Note 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Meizu Note 16 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 33/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Meizu Note 16 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Meizu Note 16 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.