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 — 70/100 vs 58/100 (a 12-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 (2,814,251 vs 1,041,899); the Meizu Note 16 Pro is noticeably lighter (198g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 16 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
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: 2814251 vs 1041899
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3390
- Higher performance (93/100 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 12 points higher (70/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (93/100 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 (93/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu Note 16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1041899 | 2814251 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 11047 | |
| 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
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- 6200 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu Note 16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Meizu Note 16 Pro by 63.0% 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 Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 Pro (93/100 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 12 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 — 70/100.
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 (93/100 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.