Meizu Note 21 vs Xiaomi 17
The Meizu Note 21 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, 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 34/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 333,647); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu Note 21 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 21
Xiaomi 17
What makes Meizu Note 21 better?
- Overall rating 34/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu Note 21 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 53 points higher (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (95/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (87/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu Note 21 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 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 / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 21
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Meizu Note 21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 21
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- 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 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Meizu Note 21 by 90.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu Note 21
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (95/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 (87/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu Note 21 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 21 by 53 points (87/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu Note 21 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Meizu Note 21 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu Note 21 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu Note 21 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Meizu Note 21 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.