Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Meizu Note 16 Pro
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Meizu Note 16 Pro (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 58/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu Note 16 Pro has the bigger battery (6200 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is faster in AnTuTu (4,430,255 vs 1,041,899); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 198g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Meizu Note 16 Pro
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4430255 vs 1041899
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3390
- Lighter: 155g vs 198g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Meizu Note 16 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6200 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Meizu Note 16 Pro, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 31 points higher (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Meizu Note 16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | 1041899 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / Flyme AIOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP66/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 163.8×76.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- 6200 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro Air and Meizu Note 16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads Meizu Note 16 Pro by 325.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (97/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Meizu Note 16 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro by 31 points (89/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Meizu Note 16 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Meizu Note 16 Pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Meizu Note 16 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Meizu Note 16 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Meizu Note 16 Pro?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Meizu Note 16 Pro is a better fit for active users.