Meizu Note 16 vs Xiaomi 17
The Meizu Note 16 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 44/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6600); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 217g).
Meizu Note 16
Xiaomi 17
- Overall rating 44/100
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Lighter: 191g vs 217g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Meizu Note 16 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 43 points higher (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (63/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Meizu Note 16 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3207732 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 7000 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 | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Meizu Note 16
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Meizu Note 16
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu Note 16
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Meizu Note 16
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (95/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (87/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (63/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Meizu Note 16 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 by 43 points (87/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu Note 16 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Meizu Note 16 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu Note 16 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu Note 16 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Meizu Note 16 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Meizu Note 16 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.