Meizu Note 16 Pro vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Meizu Note 16 Pro (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 58/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6200); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,040,961); the Meizu Note 16 Pro is noticeably lighter (198g vs 225g).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro by 27 points (85/100 vs 58/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 16 Pro
Performance 60
Display 93
Camera 33
Battery 64
Portability 55
Value for money
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 98
Display 83
Camera 79
Battery 81
Portability 38
Value for money 82
What makes Meizu Note 16 Pro better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 198g vs 225g

  • Better display (93/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1040961
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3315
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6200 mAh

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu Note 16 Pro vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 27 points higher (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (79/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (55/100 vs 38/100).

Meizu Note 16 Pro: The Meizu Note 16 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Meizu Note 16 Pro Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1040961 3942923
Geekbench Single 1162 3640
Geekbench Multi 3315 11033
Display 6.8" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1224x2720 2688x1216
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6200 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 80W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 / Flyme AIOS 2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66/IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.2×8.4 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 198 g 225 g
Launch price $749
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 16 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
33
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
79
camera
Display comparison
Meizu Note 16 Pro
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2720
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 16 Pro
  • 6200 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
81
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Meizu Note 16 Pro and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Meizu Note 16 Pro Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
58/100
1040961 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
85/100 +73.6%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Meizu Note 16 Pro by 73.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu Note 16 Pro
Price unknown
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (98/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (79/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (81/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (55/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu Note 16 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro by 27 points (85/100 vs 58/100).

What is the rating of the Meizu Note 16 Pro and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Meizu Note 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the Meizu Note 16 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the Meizu Note 16 Pro or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Meizu Note 16 Pro over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Meizu Note 16 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.