Meizu Note 21 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Meizu Note 21 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 45/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 554,590).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 21 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Meizu Note 21 Pro better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu Note 21 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 43 points higher (88/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (90/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu Note 21 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 21 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Meizu Note 21 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 21 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu Note 21 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Meizu Note 21 Pro by 84.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu Note 21 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (97/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (81/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (90/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (90/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu Note 21 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro by 43 points (88/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu Note 21 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Meizu Note 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu Note 21 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu Note 21 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Meizu Note 21 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.