Meizu Note 16 vs Redmi Note 17

The Meizu Note 16 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 17 leads — 50/100 vs 44/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6600).

The Redmi Note 17 edges out the Meizu Note 16 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 16
Performance 40
Display 66
Camera 30
Battery 57
Portability 36
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 better?
  • Lighter: 217g vs 225g

  • Overall rating 44/100
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 950 vs 750
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2322 vs 2200
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 40W

  • Higher performance (48/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (64/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better display (78/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (41/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu Note 16 vs the Redmi Note 17, the Redmi Note 17 scores 6 points higher (50/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100).

Meizu Note 16: The Meizu Note 16 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Note 17: The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Meizu Note 16 Redmi Note 17
Processor Unisoc T8200 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4
AnTuTu 593849
Geekbench Single 750 950
Geekbench Multi 2200 2322
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 7.0" OLED
Resolution 1080x2460 1080x2396
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6600 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 40W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 / Flyme AIOS 2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1050 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP65
Dimensions 167.6×75.8×9.2 mm 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm
Weight 217 g 225 g
Launch price $185
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 16
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Redmi Note 17
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Meizu Note 16
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Redmi Note 17
  • 7.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2396
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 16
  • 6600 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery
Redmi Note 17
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu Note 16
Price unknown
Redmi Note 17
$185
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100).

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

The Redmi Note 17 edges out the Meizu Note 16 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Meizu Note 16 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 50/100.

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

The Redmi Note 17 leads on performance (48/100 vs 40/100).

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

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