HMD Aura 2 vs Meizu Note 16 Pro
The HMD Aura 2 (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Meizu Note 16 Pro (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu Note 16 Pro leads — 58/100 vs 20/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu Note 16 Pro has the bigger battery (6200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Meizu Note 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,041,899 vs 153,667); the Meizu Note 16 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura 2 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura 2
Meizu Note 16 Pro
What makes HMD Aura 2 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 198g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Meizu Note 16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1041899 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 6200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura 2 vs the Meizu Note 16 Pro, the Meizu Note 16 Pro scores 38 points higher (58/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro leads (60/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro leads (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro leads (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (60/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (93/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura 2 and the Meizu Note 16 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura 2 | Meizu Note 16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 1041899 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 15 / Flyme AIOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP66/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 163.8×76.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura 2
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura 2
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- 6200 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura 2 and Meizu Note 16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu Note 16 Pro leads HMD Aura 2 by 85.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (60/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (93/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (33/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (64/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura 2 and the Meizu Note 16 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura 2 or the Meizu Note 16 Pro?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 by 38 points (58/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura 2 and the Meizu Note 16 Pro?
The HMD Aura 2 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Meizu Note 16 Pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura 2 or the Meizu Note 16 Pro?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro leads on camera score (33/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura 2 or the Meizu Note 16 Pro?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro leads on performance (60/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura 2 over the Meizu Note 16 Pro?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro is a better fit for active users.