HMD Crest Max vs Meizu Note 16 Pro
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, 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 48/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu Note 16 Pro has the bigger battery (6200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Meizu Note 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,041,899 vs 628,581); the Meizu Note 16 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest Max doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
Meizu Note 16 Pro
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (50/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Meizu Note 16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1041899 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 6200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 198g vs 205g
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the Meizu Note 16 Pro, the Meizu Note 16 Pro scores 10 points higher (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro leads (60/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max leads (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro leads (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (93/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro and the HMD Crest Max are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | Meizu Note 16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 1041899 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 / Flyme AIOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | 163.8×76.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- 6200 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and Meizu Note 16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu Note 16 Pro leads HMD Crest Max by 39.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (93/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (50/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (64/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro and the HMD Crest Max are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the Meizu Note 16 Pro?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro is noticeably better than the HMD Crest Max — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the Meizu Note 16 Pro?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Meizu Note 16 Pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the Meizu Note 16 Pro?
The HMD Crest Max leads on camera score (50/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the Meizu Note 16 Pro?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro leads on performance (60/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the Meizu Note 16 Pro?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro is a better fit for active users.