Google Pixel 8a vs Meizu Note 16

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Meizu Note 16 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 65/100 vs 44/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu Note 16 has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 217g).

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 by 21 points (65/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 70
Display 82
Camera 70
Battery 39
Portability 57
Value for money 56
Meizu Note 16
Performance 40
Display 66
Camera 30
Battery 57
Portability 36
Value for money
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 750
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 2200
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 188g vs 217g

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Meizu Note 16 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6600 vs 4492 mAh
  • Faster charging: 40W vs 18W

  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Meizu Note 16, the Google Pixel 8a scores 21 points higher (65/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 leads (57/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (70/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (70/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (57/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (57/100 vs 36/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users.
Meizu Note 16: The Meizu Note 16 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Meizu Note 16
Processor Google Tensor G3 Unisoc T8200
AnTuTu 1433693
Geekbench Single 1722 750
Geekbench Multi 4458 2200
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 6600 mAh
Charging 18W 40W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 15 / Flyme AIOS 2
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1050 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP65
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 167.6×75.8×9.2 mm
Weight 188 g 217 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Meizu Note 16
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Meizu Note 16
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
39
battery
Meizu Note 16
  • 6600 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Meizu Note 16
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (70/100 vs 40/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (82/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (70/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (57/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (57/100 vs 36/100).

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

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 by 21 points (65/100 vs 44/100).

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

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Meizu Note 16 — 44/100.

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

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 30/100).

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

The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (70/100 vs 40/100).

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

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