Side-by-side technical data
Meizu Note 16 Pro vs Meizu 21 Note
Comparison between Meizu Note 16 Pro and Meizu 21 Note: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Meizu.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Note 16 Pro | 21 Note |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.2 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.7 | 8.0 |
| Camera | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 7.4 | 7.7 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 6.6 |
Which one is for you?
Meizu Note 16 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,200 mAh
- against 5,500 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3
- Weight
- 197.5 g
- against 205 g
- Resistance Features
- IP66, IP68, Drop Resistant Up to 2 m
- against IP65
Meizu 21 Note, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,749,692
- against 810,000
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against AMOLED
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR5
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Note 16 Pro | 21 Note |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 810 | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 810,000 | 1,749,692 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,162 | 2,027 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,239 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU: 1×2.5 GHz Cortex-A720, 3×2.4 GHz Cortex-A720, and 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A520. | Octa-core processor with 1 Cortex-X3 core at 3.2 GHz, 2 Cortex-A715 cores at 2.8 GHz, 2 Cortex-A710 cores at 2.8 GHz, and 3 Cortex-A510 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Note 16 Pro | 21 Note |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Blue, White, Black, Cyan | Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.2 mm | 76.9 mm |
| Body Height | 163.8 mm | 162.4 mm |
| Weight | 197.5 g Best value | 205 g |
| Usable Surface | 88.9 % | 89.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic, Polycarbonate Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP66, IP68, Drop Resistant Up to 2 m Best value | IP65 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Note 16 Pro | 21 Note |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,200 mAh Best value | 5,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 80 W Best value | 65 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable, USB Power Delivery |
Display
| Specification | Note 16 Pro | 21 Note |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,500 nits | 5,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ | 6.78″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,224 px | 1,264 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,720 px | 2,780 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 440 ppi | 450 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 2,160 Hz | 2,160 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 | 8,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, HDR10+, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, LTPO, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Note 16 Pro | 21 Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Note 16 Pro | 21 Note |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Note 16 Pro | 21 Note |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 Best value | 14 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Note 16 Pro | 21 Note |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG | Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,900 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Note 16 Pro | 21 Note |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC |
