Meizu Note 16 Pro vs Tecno Spark 40 4G
The Meizu Note 16 Pro (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Tecno Spark 40 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu Note 16 Pro leads — 58/100 vs 39/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu Note 16 Pro has the bigger battery (6200 mAh vs 5200); the Meizu Note 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,041,899 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 16 Pro
Tecno Spark 40 4G
What makes Meizu Note 16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1041899 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6200 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 4G better?
- Better portability (68/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu Note 16 Pro vs the Tecno Spark 40 4G, the Meizu Note 16 Pro scores 19 points higher (58/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro leads (60/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro leads (64/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 4G (60/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 4G (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro and the Tecno Spark 40 4G are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 4G is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu Note 16 Pro | Tecno Spark 40 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 1041899 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6200 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Flyme AIOS 2 | Android 15, HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66/IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.2×8.4 mm | 165.6×77.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark 40 4G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Spark 40 4G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- 6200 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40 4G
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu Note 16 Pro and Tecno Spark 40 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu Note 16 Pro leads Tecno Spark 40 4G by 190.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 4G (60/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 4G (93/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro and the Tecno Spark 40 4G are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 4G is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu Note 16 Pro or the Tecno Spark 40 4G?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro is noticeably better than the Tecno Spark 40 4G — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu Note 16 Pro and the Tecno Spark 40 4G?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Tecno Spark 40 4G — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Meizu Note 16 Pro or the Tecno Spark 40 4G?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro leads on performance (60/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Meizu Note 16 Pro over the Tecno Spark 40 4G?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro is a better fit for active users.