Side-by-side technical data
Meizu Note 16 Pro vs Meizu Note 16
Comparison between Meizu Note 16 Pro and Meizu Note 16: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Meizu.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Meizu Note 16 Pro is the choice for display and performance: its 4500-nit AMOLED panel and 810,000 AnTuTu score clearly exceed the Meizu Note 16's 1050-nit IPS LCD and 402,500. The overall gap is wide too: 7.5 versus 6.2.
The Pro leaves more room for gaming and multitasking with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB, compared with the Note 16's Unisoc T8200, 12 GB and 256 GB. Its display adds 144 Hz, 440 ppi and 1224 px × 2720 px resolution, while the Note 16 has 120 Hz, 396 ppi and 1080 px × 2460 px. It is also lighter at 197.5 g versus 217 g, and its IP66, IP68 and drop resistance up to 2 m go beyond the Note 16's IP65.
The Meizu Note 16 has one clear battery advantage, with 6600 mAh versus 6200 mAh, but the Pro counters with 80 W charging versus 40 W. It also adds Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4 and a rear ultrawide camera, which the Note 16 lacks; the Note 16 is the better buy only if it costs less.
Meizu Note 16 Pro
The Meizu Note 16 Pro is the better buy for performance and display: Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 and a 4500-nit AMOLED panel.
Meizu Note 16
The Meizu Note 16 is the better buy only if it costs less; its clear advantage is the 6600 mAh battery versus 6200 mAh.
The verdict
Your pick: Meizu Note 16 Pro, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Note 16 Pro | Note 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.2 | 6.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.7 | 5.1 |
| Camera | 7.7 | 6.4 |
| Connectivity | 7.4 | 6.1 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Meizu Note 16 Pro, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 810,000
- against 402,500
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
Meizu Note 16, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,600 mAh
- against 6,200 mAh
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Note 16 Pro | Note 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Unisoc T8200 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 810 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz Best value | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 810,000 Best value | 402,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,162 | — |
| 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 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.3 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.1 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 Best value | DDR4 |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Note 16 Pro | Note 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Blue, White, Black, Cyan | Black, White, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm Best value | 9.2 mm |
| Body Width | 76.2 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 163.8 mm | 167.6 mm |
| Weight | 197.5 g Best value | 217 g |
| Usable Surface | 88.9 % Best value | 85.9 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP66, IP68, Drop Resistant Up to 2 m Best value | IP65 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Note 16 Pro | Note 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,200 mAh | 6,600 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 80 W Best value | 40 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Note 16 Pro | Note 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,500 nits Best value | 1,050 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ | 6.78″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,224 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,720 px Best value | 2,460 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 440 ppi Best value | 396 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 2,160 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 Best value | 1,500 :1 |
| 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, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Note 16 Pro | Note 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Note 16 Pro | Note 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Note 16 Pro | Note 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Note 16 Pro | Note 16 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B5, 4G LTE B8, 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 n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, 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) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| 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 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,900 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Note 16 Pro | Note 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
