Honor Magic9 Super vs Meizu Note 16
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) 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 Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 44/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 6600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Meizu Note 16
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Meizu Note 16 better?
- Lighter: 217g vs 227g
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Meizu Note 16, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 43 points higher (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Meizu Note 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T8200 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 750 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2200 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 mAh | 6600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 / Flyme AIOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1050 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 167.6×75.8×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Meizu Note 16
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu Note 16
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 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 Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (99/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (91/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic9 Super is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Meizu Note 16?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 by 43 points (87/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Meizu Note 16?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Meizu Note 16 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Meizu Note 16?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Meizu Note 16?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Meizu Note 16?
The Honor Magic9 Super is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.