Meizu Note 16 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
The Meizu Note 16 Pro (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 73/100 vs 58/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6200); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is faster in AnTuTu (3,265,219 vs 1,041,899); the Meizu Note 16 Pro is noticeably lighter (198g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 16 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
What makes Meizu Note 16 Pro better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 215g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3265219 vs 1041899
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6200 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (76/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu Note 16 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 15 points higher (73/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 93/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Meizu Note 16 Pro are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu Note 16 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 11 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1041899 | 3265219 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Flyme AIOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66/IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.2×8.4 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- 6200 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu Note 16 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Meizu Note 16 Pro by 68.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Meizu Note 16 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (92/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 93/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air and the Meizu Note 16 Pro are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu Note 16 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the Meizu Note 16 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu Note 16 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Meizu Note 16 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Meizu Note 16 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.