Side-by-side technical data
Meizu Note 16 vs Meizu 22
Comparison between Meizu Note 16 and Meizu 22: 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
Meizu 22 is the choice for higher performance, an AMOLED display, and a more complete camera setup; Meizu Note 16 suits buyers who want a larger screen and a 6,600 mAh battery. The 22 leads overall with its Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, 2,303,605 AnTuTu score, and 16 GB of RAM, versus the Note 16’s Unisoc T8200, 402,500 points, and 12 GB.
Meizu 22 has the smaller display, 6.3″ versus 6.78″, but swaps IPS LCD for AMOLED and reaches 1,800 nits versus 1,050 nits; it also provides 465 ppi versus 396 ppi. Its design is easier to handle at 190 g and 8.2 mm, versus 217 g and 9.2 mm, while its protection is IP68 versus IP65.
Meizu 22 adds telephoto and ultrawide cameras, both absent from the Note 16, and its main camera has f/1.69 versus f/1.8; the front camera is 50 MP versus 8 MP. Note 16 keeps the capacity advantage at 6,600 mAh versus 5,510 mAh, but the 22 charges at 80 W versus 40 W and adds wireless and reverse wireless charging. It also offers Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and USB 3.2, versus Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, and USB 2.0.
Meizu Note 16
Meizu 22 is the better buy for performance, an AMOLED display, and a telephoto camera, with 2,303,605 AnTuTu points.
Meizu 22
Meizu Note 16 is the better buy for a 6,600 mAh battery and a larger 6.78″ display.
The verdict
Your pick: Meizu 22, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Note 16 | 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.4 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.1 | 8.9 |
| Camera | 6.4 | 8.3 |
| Connectivity | 6.1 | 8.1 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 9.0 |
Which one is for you?
Meizu Note 16, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,600 mAh
- against 5,510 mAh
- Display Diagonal
- 6.78″
- against 6.3″
Meizu 22, if you care about…
- 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 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.0
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Note 16 | 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc T8200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 825 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz | 3.21 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 1,000 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 402,500 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.3 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.1 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 1x3.21 GHz Cortex-X4, 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720, 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720, and 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A720. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | Note 16 | 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Red | Black, White, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 9.2 mm | 8.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 71 mm |
| Body Height | 167.6 mm | 152 mm |
| Weight | 217 g | 190 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85.9 % | 88.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP65 | IP66, IP68 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Note 16 | 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,600 mAh Best value | 5,510 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W | 80 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging Best value |
| Wireless charging power | — | 66 W |
Display
| Specification | Note 16 | 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,050 nits | 6,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ Best value | 6.3″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,200 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,460 px | 2,670 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 396 ppi | 465 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, Always-On Display | LTPO, HDR10+ |
Sensors
| Specification | Note 16 | 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Note 16 | 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Note 16 | 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Note 16 | 22 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 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 B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83, 5G NR n84, 5G NR n89 |
| 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 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 | Dual Band |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 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 | UWB, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB 3.2, DisplayPort output |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Note 16 | 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | aptX HD, Stereo Speakers |
