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).
Meizu Note 16
Redmi Note 17
- Lighter: 217g vs 225g
- Overall rating 44/100
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Meizu Note 16
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Meizu Note 16
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu Note 16
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Meizu Note 16
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.