Meizu Note 16 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Meizu Note 16 Pro (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 58/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6200); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,040,961); the Meizu Note 16 Pro is noticeably lighter (198g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro by 32 points (90/100 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 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 92
What makes Meizu Note 16 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 198g vs 219g

  • Better display (93/100 vs 91/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1040961
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3315
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu Note 16 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 32 points higher (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Meizu Note 16 Pro: The Meizu Note 16 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max
Processor Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1040961 3998145
Geekbench Single 1162 3640
Geekbench Multi 3315 11033
Display 6.8" OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1224x2720 1200x2608
Refresh rate 144 Hz 2160 Hz
Battery 6200 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 / Flyme AIOS 2 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66/IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.2×8.4 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 198 g 219 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 16 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
33
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Meizu Note 16 Pro
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2720
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 16 Pro
  • 6200 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Overall performance score

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

Meizu Note 16 Pro Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
58/100
1040961 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100 +74.0%
3998145 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Meizu Note 16 Pro by 74.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu Note 16 Pro
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (98/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (93/100 vs 91/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (87/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (89/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro by 32 points (90/100 vs 58/100).

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

The Meizu Note 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 60/100).

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

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