Meizu Note 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

The Meizu Note 16 Pro (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 71/100 vs 58/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu Note 16 Pro has the bigger battery (6200 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 1,040,961); the Meizu Note 16 Pro is noticeably lighter (198g vs 215g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the Meizu Note 16 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 16 Pro
Performance 60
Display 93
Camera 33
Battery 64
Portability 55
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Performance 96
Display 79
Camera 50
Battery 52
Portability 44
Value for money 46
What makes Meizu Note 16 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6200 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 198g vs 215g

  • Longer battery life (64/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 1040961
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3315

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (50/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu Note 16 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 13 points higher (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro leads (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (96/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).

Meizu Note 16 Pro: The Meizu Note 16 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Meizu Note 16 Pro Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Processor Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1040961 3382020
Geekbench Single 1162 3640
Geekbench Multi 3315 11033
Display 6.8" OLED 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1224x2720 1968x2184
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6200 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 80W 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 10 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 / Flyme AIOS 2 Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66/IP68 IP48
Dimensions 163.8×76.2×8.4 mm
Weight 198 g 215 g
Launch price $1999
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 16 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
33
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Meizu Note 16 Pro
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2720
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 16 Pro
  • 6200 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Meizu Note 16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Meizu Note 16 Pro Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
58/100
1040961 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
71/100 +69.2%
3382020 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Meizu Note 16 Pro by 69.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu Note 16 Pro
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
$1999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (96/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (50/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu Note 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the Meizu Note 16 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Meizu Note 16 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Meizu Note 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Meizu Note 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the Meizu Note 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Meizu Note 16 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Meizu Note 16 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.