Google Pixel 8a vs Meizu Note 16 Pro

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Meizu Note 16 Pro (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 65/100 vs 58/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu Note 16 Pro has the bigger battery (6200 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 1,040,961).

The Google Pixel 8a edges out the Meizu Note 16 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 70
Display 82
Camera 70
Battery 39
Portability 57
Value for money 56
Meizu Note 16 Pro
Performance 60
Display 93
Camera 33
Battery 64
Portability 55
Value for money
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 1040961
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 1162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 3315
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 188g vs 198g

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Meizu Note 16 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6200 vs 4492 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Longer battery life (64/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Meizu Note 16 Pro, the Google Pixel 8a scores 7 points higher (65/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro leads (64/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (70/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (64/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Meizu Note 16 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users.
Meizu Note 16 Pro: The Meizu Note 16 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Meizu Note 16 Pro
Processor Google Tensor G3 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
AnTuTu 1433693 1040961
Geekbench Single 1722 1162
Geekbench Multi 4458 3315
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" OLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1224x2720
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 6200 mAh
Charging 18W 80W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 15 / Flyme AIOS 2
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP66/IP68
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 163.8×76.2×8.4 mm
Weight 188 g 198 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Meizu Note 16 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
33
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Meizu Note 16 Pro
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2720
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
39
battery
Meizu Note 16 Pro
  • 6200 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Meizu Note 16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
65/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Meizu Note 16 Pro Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
58/100 -37.7%
1040961 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8a leads Meizu Note 16 Pro by 37.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Meizu Note 16 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (70/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (64/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a and the Meizu Note 16 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Meizu Note 16 Pro?

The Google Pixel 8a edges out the Meizu Note 16 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Meizu Note 16 Pro?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Meizu Note 16 Pro — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Meizu Note 16 Pro?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Meizu Note 16 Pro?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (70/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Meizu Note 16 Pro?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Meizu Note 16 Pro is a better fit for active users.