The verdict
Your pick: Meizu 17, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | 16T | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.3 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.8 | 5.9 |
| Camera | 4.4 | 6.9 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 4.6 | 4.8 |
Which one is for you?
Meizu 16T, if you care about…
- Weight
- 183 g
- against 199 g
Meizu 17, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,100 nits
- against 430 nits
- Fast Charge Power
- 30 W
- against 18 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 16T | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 2.84 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 746,100 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,117 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 3,274 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1x2.84 GHz, 3x2.42 GHz, and 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485 cores. | Octa-core: 1× Cortex-A77 at 2.84 GHz, 3× Cortex-A77 at 2.42 GHz, and 4× Cortex-A55 at 1.80 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
Design
| Specification | 16T | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Orange, Blue, Green | Green, Grey, White, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 78.2 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Body Height | 159.6 mm | 160 mm |
| Weight | 183 g Best value | 199 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.2 % | 86.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Metal |
Battery
| Specification | 16T | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 30 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | 16T | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 430 nits | 1,100 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,232 px | 2,340 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 382 ppi | 390 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 180 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 100,000 :1 | 2,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | AMOLED, Touchscreen | HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, DCI-P3, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | 16T | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 16T | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 16T | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 10 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | 16T | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,048 Mbps Best value | 2,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 318 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | 16T | 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, DIP, SPP |
