Meizu 21 vs OnePlus 16
The Meizu 21 (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 68/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4800); the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 2,345,563).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 21
OnePlus 16
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Overall rating 68/100
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 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 21 vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 27 points higher (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 (95/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 21 | 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 | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 21 and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Meizu 21 by 49.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Meizu 21 (100/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 (90/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 (95/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 21 or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Meizu 21 by 27 points (95/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu 21 and the OnePlus 16?
The Meizu 21 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 21 or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 21 or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 21 over the OnePlus 16?
The Meizu 21 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.