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 — 72/100 vs 58/100 (a 14-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 (3,448,524 vs 1,040,961); the Meizu Note 16 Pro is noticeably lighter (198g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is noticeably better than the Meizu Note 16 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 16 Pro
Performance 60
Display 93
Camera 33
Battery 64
Portability 55
Value for money
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 70
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: 3448524 vs 1040961
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3315
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6200 mAh

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 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 14 points higher (72/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (93/100 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 and the Meizu Note 16 Pro are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).

Meizu Note 16 Pro: The Meizu Note 16 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Meizu Note 16 Pro Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1040961 3448524
Geekbench Single 1162 3041
Geekbench Multi 3315 9494
Display 6.8" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1224x2720 2688x1216
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6200 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 80W 80W
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
33
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Meizu Note 16 Pro
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2720
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 16 Pro
  • 6200 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Meizu Note 16 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Meizu Note 16 Pro Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
58/100
1040961 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
72/100 +69.8%
3448524 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads Meizu Note 16 Pro by 69.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu Note 16 Pro
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (93/100 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 and the Meizu Note 16 Pro are nearly equal (68/100 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 14 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 — 72/100.

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 (93/100 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.