Lava Play Ultra vs Meizu Note 16 Pro
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Meizu Note 16 Pro (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu Note 16 Pro leads — 58/100 vs 53/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu Note 16 Pro has the bigger battery (6200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Meizu Note 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,041,899 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 198g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Meizu Note 16 Pro
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 198g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Meizu Note 16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1041899 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 6200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Meizu Note 16 Pro, the Meizu Note 16 Pro scores 5 points higher (58/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro leads (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (71/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Meizu Note 16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 1041899 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / Flyme AIOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP66/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- 6200 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Meizu Note 16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu Note 16 Pro leads Lava Play Ultra by 15.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Meizu Note 16 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (64/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (71/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Meizu Note 16 Pro?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro edges out the Lava Play Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Meizu Note 16 Pro?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Meizu Note 16 Pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Meizu Note 16 Pro?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Meizu Note 16 Pro?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro leads on performance (60/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Meizu Note 16 Pro?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro is a better fit for active users.