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8 GB / 256 GB / China · Launched May 2025
Overview
NeoScore
6.2
#1491 of 6245
- Design & display
- 6.4
- Performance & hardware
- 5.4
- Camera
- 6.4
- Connectivity
- 6.1
- Battery & charging
- 7.1
Strengths
- The 6600 mAh battery has more capacity than most phones of its time.
- The 50 MP camera combines an f/1.8 aperture with optical image stabilization.
Weak points
- At 217 g and 9.2 mm, the body is heavier and thicker than most phones of its time.
- It has no Google Services or direct operating-system updates.
- Display
- 6.78″IPS LCD1,080 × 2,460 px120 Hz
- Design
- 217 g75.8 mm167.6 mm9.2 mm
- Performance
- Unisoc T8200Octa-Core12 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB
- AnTuTu
- 402,500Better than 36% of phones
- Battery
- 6,600 mAh40 W
- Cameras
- 50 Mpx · f/1.82 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 8 Mpx · f/2
- Network
- 5G4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 15
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Editorial report
Meizu Note 16 8 GB / 256 GB / China technical sheet
The Meizu Note 16 suits buyers who want a large display and an especially capacious battery, provided they can accept a heavy body and no Google Services. At 217 g and 9.2 mm, it has a clear trade-off: the body is heavier and thicker than most phones of its time.
Its 6.78″ IPS LCD display offers 120 Hz, 396 ppi and 1050 nits. Always-On Display, DCI-P3 and IP65 protection against dust and water add useful features, while stereo speakers support multimedia use. The 6600 mAh battery has more capacity than most phones of its time. Its 40 W charging is typical, and reverse charging is included.
The 50 MP camera combines an f/1.8 aperture with optical image stabilization, while the front camera has 8 MP. There is no optical zoom. This version pairs the Unisoc T8200 with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage; the Meizu Note 16 is also sold as 8 GB / 256 GB and 12 GB / 256 GB. Android 15 is installed, but Google Services and direct operating-system updates are absent.
5G, NFC, dual Nano-SIM, USB Type-C and GPS make connectivity typical for phones of its time. Overall, the Meizu Note 16 is typical among phones of its time and earns a NeoScore of 6.2. It is best suited to buyers who prioritize battery capacity and a large display over low weight or Google’s ecosystem.
Technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
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8 GB / 256 GB / China
Design & display
6.4
- Display Technology IPS LCD
- 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
- 9.0
- Display Pixel Density 396 ppi
- 8.4
- Peak Display Brightness 1,050 nits
- 8.1
- Display Features Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, Always-On Display
- 3.5
- Weight 217 g
- 4.3
- Resistance Features IP65
- 5.0
- Usable Surface 85.9 %
- 8.3
- Body Thickness 9.2 mm
- 5.8
Performance & hardware
5.4
- AnTuTu Score 402,500
- 2.0
- RAM Capacity 12 GB
- 7.1
- Processor Process Size 6 nm
- 7.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
- 7.5
- Maximum CPU Clock 2.3 GHz
- 5.3
- RAM Type DDR4
- 5.0
Camera
6.4
- Aperture f/1.8
- 8.0
- Optical Image Stabilization Yes
- 10.0
- Resolution 50 Mpx
- 8.0
- Optical Zoom 0 x
- 0.0
- Camera Features LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, Noise Reduction, 4K Video, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Manual Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Night Mode, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Continuous Autofocus
- 8.0
Connectivity
6.1
- 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
- 3.5
- 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
- 9.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- 5.0
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0
- 5.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
- 9.0
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- 7.5
Battery & charging
7.1
- Battery Capacity 6,600 mAh
- 10.0
- Fast Charge Power 40 W
- 6.5
- Battery Features Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- 4.3
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- Design & display
- 6.43
- Performance & hardware
- 5.37
- Camera
- 6.37
- Connectivity
- 6.08
- Battery & charging
- 7.05
- NeoScore rank
- #1491 / 6245
Meizu
Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- Unisoc T8200
- Processor Process Size
- 6 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Mali-G57 MC2
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 2.3 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- 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
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- Expandable Storage
- No
- AnTuTu version
- v10
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, White, Red
- Body Thickness
- 9.2 mm
- Body Width
- 75.8 mm
- Body Height
- 167.6 mm
- Weight
- 217 g
- Usable Surface
- 85.9 %
- Body Materials
- Plastic
- Resistance Features
- IP65
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 6,600 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Polymer
- Fast Charge Power
- 40 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 20.5:9
- Display Technology
- IPS LCD
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,050 nits
- Display Diagonal
- 6.78″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,460 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 396 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 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
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Side
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System
Software
- Operating System
- Android 15
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 15
- Direct OS Updates
- No
- Google Services
- No
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- 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 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
- Wi-Fi Standards
- 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
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, aptX HD
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
- 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
- USB Version
- USB 2.0
Audio
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Note 16
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
50 MP main camera
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Optical Zoom
- 0 x
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Yes
Sensor
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
Video
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
Lens
- Optical Zoom
- 0 x
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Yes
Flash
- Flash Type
- LED
- Flash LED Count
- 1 LED
Features
- Camera Features
- LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, Noise Reduction, 4K Video, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Manual Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Night Mode, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Continuous Autofocus
2 MP depth camera
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
8 MP front camera
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Aperture
- f/2
- Camera Features
- HDR
Sensor
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2
Features
- Camera Features
- HDR
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12Variant details
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Markets
- China
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Market codes
- China
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