Meizu 17 Pro vs OnePlus 8 Pro: A Detailed Comparison of Snapdragon 865 Flagships
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For the average user prioritizing a well-rounded experience with a proven track record and wider software support, the OnePlus 8 Pro emerges as the stronger choice. Its 103-hour endurance rating and faster wired charging offset the Meizu 17 Pro’s potentially more aggressive pricing, making it the more practical daily driver.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Meizu 17 Pro | OnePlus 8 Pro |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 66 - EU |
| 5G bands | 41, 78, 79 SA/NSA | 1, 3, 7, 28, 78 SA/NSA - EU |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G 7.5 Gbps DL |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA | 78 SA/NSA - IN | |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2020, May 08. Released 2020, May 11 | 2020, April 14 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2020, April 21 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front, ceramic back, ceramic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 160 x 77.2 x 8.5 mm (6.30 x 3.04 x 0.33 in) | 165.3 x 74.4 x 8.5 mm (6.51 x 2.93 x 0.33 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 219 g (7.72 oz) | 199 g (7.02 oz) |
| - | IP68 dust/water resistant | |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~390 ppi density) | 1440 x 3168 pixels (~513 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 106.9 cm2 (~86.6% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.78 inches, 111.7 cm2 (~90.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 700 nits (typ) | Fluid AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) | Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) |
| GPU | Adreno 650 | Adreno 650 |
| OS | Android 10, Flyme 8.1 | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, OxygenOS 13 |
| Memory | ||
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| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM |
| UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.0 | |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | 5-LED dual-tone flash, Auto-HDR, panorama | Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Quad | - | 48 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/1.43", 1.12µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 1/1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 116˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF 5 MP, f/2.4, (Color filter camera) |
| Triple | 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.4, 79mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF 32 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 129˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm 0.3 MP, TOF 3D, f/1.4, (depth) | - |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p; gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Single | 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 0.8µm | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 а/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 30W wired, QC3, 45% in 30 min 27W wireless | 30W wired, 50% in 23 min 30W wireless, 50% in 30 min 3W reverse wireless |
| Type | Li-Po 4500 mAh | Li-Po 4510 mAh, non-removable |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Mint, Black, White | Glacial Green, Ultramarine Blue, Onyx Black |
| Models | - | IN2023, IN2020, IN2021, IN2025 |
| Price | About 560 EUR | About 310 EUR |
| Pricing | ||
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| 128GB 8GB RAM | - | $ 428.39 |
| 256GB 12GB RAM | - | $ 853.51 |
| RENEWED | - | $ 486.00 |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | - | Endurance rating 103h |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | - | -23.5 LUFS (Very good) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 573276 (v8) GeekBench: 3374 (v5.1) GFXBench: 24fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Meizu 17 Pro
- Potentially lower price point
- 27W wireless charging is faster than many competitors
- Unique design language (Meizu's aesthetic)
- Limited software support and updates
- Camera performance is largely unknown
- Battery life is uncertain without capacity data
OnePlus 8 Pro
- Excellent battery life (103h endurance)
- Faster wired charging (50% in 23 min)
- Proven camera system and software experience
- Higher price compared to potential Meizu 17 Pro pricing
- 3W reverse wireless charging is relatively slow
- Can be prone to software bloat (depending on OxygenOS version)
Display Comparison
Both the Meizu 17 Pro and OnePlus 8 Pro feature displays with an 'Infinite' (nominal) contrast ratio, suggesting excellent black levels. However, specific details like peak brightness, panel type (AMOLED is assumed for both), and refresh rate are missing. Given the OnePlus 8 Pro’s market positioning, it likely boasts a higher peak brightness and potentially a 120Hz refresh rate, offering a smoother visual experience. The lack of PWM frequency data for the Meizu 17 Pro raises concerns for users sensitive to screen flicker, a detail OnePlus typically addresses well.
Camera Comparison
The context data provides limited camera details beyond 'Photo / Video' capabilities. However, the OnePlus 8 Pro is known for its versatile camera system, including a high-resolution main sensor and ultrawide lens. The Meizu 17 Pro’s camera performance is less documented, making a direct comparison difficult. The absence of sensor size or aperture information for either device hinders a detailed analysis. It’s reasonable to assume the OnePlus 8 Pro benefits from more sophisticated image processing algorithms and a wider range of shooting modes.
Performance
Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+), utilizing the same Octa-core CPU configuration (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77, 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77, 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55). This means raw processing power will be nearly identical. The key differentiator will be thermal management. OnePlus has a history of effective cooling solutions, potentially allowing the 8 Pro to sustain peak performance for longer durations during demanding tasks like gaming. RAM configurations for the OnePlus 8 Pro (8GB/12GB) offer flexibility, while the Meizu 17 Pro’s RAM is unspecified, potentially impacting multitasking performance.
Battery Life
The OnePlus 8 Pro boasts an endurance rating of 103 hours, a significant indicator of real-world battery life. While the Meizu 17 Pro’s battery capacity is unknown, the OnePlus 8 Pro’s rating suggests superior efficiency or a larger battery. Charging speeds are competitive: both support 30W wired charging, with the OnePlus 8 Pro achieving 50% charge in 23 minutes, slightly faster than the Meizu 17 Pro’s 45% in 30 minutes. The OnePlus 8 Pro also offers 30W wireless charging (50% in 30 minutes) and 3W reverse wireless charging, features absent in the provided Meizu 17 Pro data.
Buying Guide
Buy the Meizu 17 Pro if you prioritize a potentially lower price point and are comfortable with a less mainstream software experience. Its 27W wireless charging is a notable advantage for those heavily invested in wireless power. Buy the OnePlus 8 Pro if you value long-term software support, a consistently excellent camera system, and a proven track record of reliable performance and battery life. It’s the safer, more polished option for most users.