Meizu 21 Note vs OnePlus 16
The Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 64/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21 Note
OnePlus 16
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Overall rating 64/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 Note vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 31 points higher (95/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (95/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 Note | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 4627389 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | $380 | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 Note and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Meizu 21 Note by 62.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus 16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (90/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note (95/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 Note or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Note by 31 points (95/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Note and the OnePlus 16?
The Meizu 21 Note has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Note or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Note or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 Note over the OnePlus 16?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.