Meizu Note 16 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Meizu Note 16 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 44/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu Note 16 has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 6300); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 217g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 by 42 points (86/100 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
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 84
What makes Meizu Note 16 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6600 vs 6300 mAh

  • Overall rating 44/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 750
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 2200
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
  • Lighter: 192g vs 217g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu Note 16 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 42 points higher (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (64/100 vs 36/100).

Meizu Note 16: The Meizu Note 16 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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
Processor Unisoc T8200 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3569354
Geekbench Single 750 3310
Geekbench Multi 2200 10070
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 2656x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6600 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 40W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
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 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 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 217 g 192 g
Launch price $825
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 16
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Meizu Note 16
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 16
  • 6600 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu Note 16
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (95/100 vs 40/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (85/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (81/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (84/100 vs 57/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (64/100 vs 36/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 by 42 points (86/100 vs 44/100).

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

The Meizu Note 16 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 40/100).

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

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