Meizu Note 21 Pro vs Xiaomi 17
The Meizu Note 21 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, 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 45/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 554,590).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 21 Pro
Xiaomi 17
What makes Meizu Note 21 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu Note 21 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 42 points higher (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (87/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu Note 21 Pro | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 21 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Meizu Note 21 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 21 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu Note 21 Pro and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Meizu Note 21 Pro by 83.7% 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 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (95/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (85/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (81/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 Pro (87/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu Note 21 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Meizu Note 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu Note 21 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu Note 21 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Meizu Note 21 Pro 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.