Meizu Note 21 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Meizu Note 21 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 45/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 554,590).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro by 42 points (87/100 vs 45/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Meizu Note 21 Pro

Performance 43
Display 65
Camera 39
Battery 45
Portability —
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 88

What makes Meizu Note 21 Pro better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 45/100

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 554590
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 727
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 30W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 65/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu Note 21 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 42 points higher (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (83/100 vs 45/100).

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 21 Pro Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor MediaTek Helio G99 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 554590 3950082
Geekbench Single 727 3639
Geekbench Multi 2047 11047
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 30W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 550 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions — 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight — 224 g
Launch price — $892

Camera comparison

Meizu Note 21 Pro

  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 13MP
39
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Meizu Note 21 Pro

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
65
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Meizu Note 21 Pro

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Meizu Note 21 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Meizu Note 21 Pro MediaTek Helio G99
45/100
554590 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +86.0%
3950082 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Meizu Note 21 Pro by 86.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Meizu Note 21 Pro

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

$892

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (98/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (81/100 vs 65/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (87/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (83/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Meizu Note 21 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro by 42 points (87/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Meizu Note 21 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Meizu Note 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Meizu Note 21 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Meizu Note 21 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Meizu Note 21 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.