Honor Magic8 vs Meizu Note 16
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Meizu Note 16 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 44/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6600); the Honor Magic8 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Meizu Note 16
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Lighter: 205g vs 217g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Meizu Note 16 better?
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Meizu Note 16, the Honor Magic8 scores 44 points higher (88/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (56/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Meizu Note 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T8200 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 750 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2200 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6600 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / Flyme AIOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1050 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 167.6×75.8×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Meizu Note 16
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu Note 16
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Meizu Note 16
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu Note 16
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (85/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (56/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Meizu Note 16?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 by 44 points (88/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Meizu Note 16?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Meizu Note 16 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Meizu Note 16?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Meizu Note 16?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Meizu Note 16?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.