Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs Meizu Note 16 Pro
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Meizu Note 16 Pro (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 58/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 6200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 1,041,899).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
Meizu Note 16 Pro
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 1041899
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 6200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Meizu Note 16 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the Meizu Note 16 Pro, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 38 points higher (96/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (100/100 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 Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (94/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | Meizu Note 16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 1041899 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 6200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 / Flyme AIOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- 6200 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and Meizu Note 16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads Meizu Note 16 Pro by 430.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (100/100 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 Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (100/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (94/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Meizu Note 16 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro by 38 points (96/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the Meizu Note 16 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the Meizu Note 16 Pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Meizu Note 16 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the Meizu Note 16 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the Meizu Note 16 Pro?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max 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.