HMD Skyline vs Meizu Note 16 Pro
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Meizu Note 16 Pro (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Skyline leads — 62/100 vs 58/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu Note 16 Pro has the bigger battery (6200 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Meizu Note 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,041,899 vs 798,429).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Meizu Note 16 Pro
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (75/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Meizu Note 16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1041899 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 6200 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Lighter: 198g vs 209g
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Meizu Note 16 Pro, the HMD Skyline scores 4 points higher (62/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro leads (64/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (64/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Meizu Note 16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 1041899 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 / Flyme AIOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP66/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- 6200 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Meizu Note 16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu Note 16 Pro leads HMD Skyline by 23.4% 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 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (75/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (64/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Meizu Note 16 Pro?
The HMD Skyline edges out the Meizu Note 16 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Meizu Note 16 Pro?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Meizu Note 16 Pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Meizu Note 16 Pro?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Meizu Note 16 Pro?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro leads on performance (60/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Meizu Note 16 Pro?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro is a better fit for active users.