Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs Meizu Note 16
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Meizu Note 16 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads — 89/100 vs 44/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu Note 16 has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 5500); the Honor Magic8 Pro Air is noticeably lighter (155g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
Meizu Note 16
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 2200
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Lighter: 155g vs 217g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Meizu Note 16 better?
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 5500 mAh
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro Air vs the Meizu Note 16, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores 45 points higher (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (100/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro Air | Meizu Note 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc T8200 | |
| AnTuTu | 4430255 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 750 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 2200 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / Flyme AIOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1050 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×71.9×6.1 mm | 167.6×75.8×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 155 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Meizu Note 16
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu Note 16
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8 Pro Air
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Meizu Note 16
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (97/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (77/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (100/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Meizu Note 16?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro Air and the Meizu Note 16?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Meizu Note 16 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Meizu Note 16?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro Air or the Meizu Note 16?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air leads on performance (97/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro Air over the Meizu Note 16?
The Honor Magic8 Pro Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.