Side-by-side technical data
Meizu Note 16 Pro vs ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+
Comparison between Meizu Note 16 Pro and ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Meizu and ZTE.
The verdict
Your pick: Meizu Note 16 Pro, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | Note 16 Pro | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.2 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.7 | 9.5 |
| Camera | 7.7 | 7.0 |
| Connectivity | 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 6.9 |
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 5.2
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 4,500 nits
- against 1,600 nits
ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 24 GB
- against 16 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 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)
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1,000 GB
- against 512 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 165 W
- against 80 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Note 16 Pro | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 810 | Qualcomm Adreno 750 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1,000 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 810,000 | — |
| 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 CPU with one 3.4 GHz Cortex-X4 core, three 3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 cores, two 3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 cores, and two 2.3 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 24 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | — |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | Note 16 Pro | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Blue, White, Black, Cyan | Black, Silver, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 76.2 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Body Height | 163.8 mm | 164 mm |
| Weight | 197.5 g Best value | 229 g |
| Usable Surface | 88.9 % | 89.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP66, IP68, Drop Resistant Up to 2 m | Pressure-Sensitive Zones, Built-In Cooling Fan, Aviation Aluminum Middle Frame, RGB Light Strip |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Note 16 Pro | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,200 mAh Best value | 5,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 80 W | 165 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | Note 16 Pro | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,500 nits Best value | 1,600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ | 6.8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,224 px Best value | 1,116 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,720 px Best value | 2,480 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 440 ppi Best value | 400 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 2,160 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :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 | Gorilla Glass 5, One Billion Colors, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Note 16 Pro | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Note 16 Pro | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Note 16 Pro | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 Best value | 14 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Note 16 Pro | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| 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 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 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 B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n6, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n65, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, 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 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 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, Wi-Fi Direct Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | 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, Infrared, NFC, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort output |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Best value |
| Max. download speed | 2,900 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Note 16 Pro | nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE |
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