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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 16
Xiaomi 17
What makes Meizu Note 16 better?
- Overall rating 44/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- 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)
Comparison verdict
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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu Note 16 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3404616 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 16
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
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
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu Note 16
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.