Meizu Note 16 Pro vs Motorola G96
The Meizu Note 16 Pro (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Motorola G96 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu Note 16 Pro leads — 58/100 vs 55/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu Note 16 Pro has the bigger battery (6200 mAh vs 5500); the Meizu Note 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,041,899 vs 798,429); the Meizu Note 16 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola G96 doesn't; the Motorola G96 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 198g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 16 Pro
Motorola G96
What makes Meizu Note 16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1041899 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 6200 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Motorola G96 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 198g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu Note 16 Pro vs the Motorola G96, the Meizu Note 16 Pro scores 3 points higher (58/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro leads (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro and the Motorola G96 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola G96 is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (73/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu Note 16 Pro | Motorola G96 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1041899 | 798429 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 2687 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6200 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Flyme AIOS 2 | Android 15, up to 1 major Android upgrade | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.2×8.4 mm | 161.9×73.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola G96
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola G96
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- 6200 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Motorola G96
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu Note 16 Pro and Motorola G96, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu Note 16 Pro leads Motorola G96 by 30.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro and the Motorola G96 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola G96 is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola G96 notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (73/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu Note 16 Pro or the Motorola G96?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro edges out the Motorola G96 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu Note 16 Pro and the Motorola G96?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Motorola G96 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu Note 16 Pro or the Motorola G96?
The Motorola G96 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu Note 16 Pro or the Motorola G96?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro leads on performance (60/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Meizu Note 16 Pro over the Motorola G96?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro is a better fit for active users.