Meizu Note 16 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

The Meizu Note 16 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8200, 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 44/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6600); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.2mm).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 by 46 points (90/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 16
Performance 40
Display 66
Camera 30
Battery 57
Portability 36
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 better?
  • Lighter: 217g vs 219g

  • Overall rating 44/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 750
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2200
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (48/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu Note 16 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 46 points higher (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100).

Meizu Note 16: The Meizu Note 16 is a better fit for everyday use.
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 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Processor Unisoc T8200 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3998145
Geekbench Single 750 3640
Geekbench Multi 2200 11033
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 2160 Hz
Battery 6600 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 40W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 / Flyme AIOS 2 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 1050 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68
Dimensions 167.6×75.8×9.2 mm 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm
Weight 217 g 219 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 16
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Meizu Note 16
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 16
  • 6600 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu Note 16
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 (98/100 vs 40/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (91/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (87/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (89/100 vs 57/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 by 46 points (90/100 vs 44/100).

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

The Meizu Note 16 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).

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

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