Meizu 21 Pro vs OnePlus 16

The Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 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 71/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 2,345,563).

The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro by 24 points (95/100 vs 71/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Meizu 21 Pro

Performance 82
Display 89
Camera 46
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 56

OnePlus 16

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?


  • Overall rating 71/100

What makes OnePlus 16 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 2345563
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2203
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6511
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5050 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 72/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu 21 Pro vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 24 points higher (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (95/100 vs 72/100).

Meizu 21 Pro: The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
OnePlus 16: The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Meizu 21 Pro OnePlus 16
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu 2345563 4627389
Geekbench Single 2203 4327
Geekbench Multi 6511 12873
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1368x3192 1272x2772
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Flyme AIOS 2 Android 17, OxygenOS 17
Brightness (peak) 1250 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm —
Weight 208 g —
Launch price $700 —

Camera comparison

Meizu 21 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 32MP
46
camera

OnePlus 16

  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

Meizu 21 Pro

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1368x3192
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

OnePlus 16

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Meizu 21 Pro

  • 5050 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
72
battery

OnePlus 16

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Meizu 21 Pro and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Meizu 21 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
71/100
2345563 AnTuTu
OnePlus 16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
95/100 +49.3%
4627389 AnTuTu

OnePlus 16 leads Meizu 21 Pro by 49.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Meizu 21 Pro

$700

OnePlus 16

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (100/100 vs 82/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (90/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro (95/100 vs 72/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Meizu 21 Pro or the OnePlus 16?

The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 Pro by 24 points (95/100 vs 71/100).

What is the rating of the Meizu 21 Pro and the OnePlus 16?

The Meizu 21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.

Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 Pro or the OnePlus 16?

The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 46/100).

Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 Pro or the OnePlus 16?

The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).

Should you choose the Meizu 21 Pro over the OnePlus 16?

The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.