HMD Aura vs Meizu Note 16 Pro
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, 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 21/100 (a 37-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 doesn't; the HMD Aura is noticeably lighter (175g vs 198g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
Meizu Note 16 Pro
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 198g
- Better portability (64/100 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 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the Meizu Note 16 Pro, the Meizu Note 16 Pro scores 37 points higher (58/100 vs 21/100). 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 (60/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Aura (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Aura (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | Meizu Note 16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 1041899 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 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 | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 / Flyme AIOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 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 and Meizu Note 16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu Note 16 Pro leads HMD Aura 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 (60/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (93/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Aura (33/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Aura (64/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the Meizu Note 16 Pro?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Aura by 37 points (58/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the Meizu Note 16 Pro?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Meizu Note 16 Pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura 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 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 over the Meizu Note 16 Pro?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro is a better fit for active users.