Meizu Note 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Meizu Note 16 Pro (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 58/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu Note 16 Pro has the bigger battery (6200 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 1,041,899); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 198g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 16 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Meizu Note 16 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6200 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 1041899
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 3390
- Lighter: 162g vs 198g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu Note 16 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 16 points higher (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro leads (64/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (77/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (64/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (89/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu Note 16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1041899 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6200 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Flyme AIOS 2 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.2×8.4 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- 6200 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu Note 16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Meizu Note 16 Pro by 63.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu Note 16 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (89/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (77/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (64/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (89/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu Note 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Meizu Note 16 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu Note 16 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu Note 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu Note 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Meizu Note 16 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.