Meizu Note 16 Pro vs Tecno Spark 40c
The Meizu Note 16 Pro (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Tecno Spark 40c (2025) runs on the Helio G81. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu Note 16 Pro leads — 58/100 vs 33/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu Note 16 Pro has the bigger battery (6200 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Meizu Note 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,041,899 vs 358,608); the Meizu Note 16 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 40c doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 16 Pro
Tecno Spark 40c
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 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40c better?
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu Note 16 Pro vs the Tecno Spark 40c, the Meizu Note 16 Pro scores 25 points higher (58/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro leads (60/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro leads (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro leads (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (60/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu Note 16 Pro | Tecno Spark 40c | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | 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 | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66/IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.2×8.4 mm | 165.6×77.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $102 |
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark 40c
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Spark 40c
- 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 40c
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu Note 16 Pro and Tecno Spark 40c, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu Note 16 Pro leads Tecno Spark 40c by 190.5% 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 Meizu Note 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (60/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (93/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (33/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu Note 16 Pro or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c by 25 points (58/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu Note 16 Pro and the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Tecno Spark 40c — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu Note 16 Pro or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro leads on camera score (33/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu Note 16 Pro or the Tecno Spark 40c?
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 40c?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro is a better fit for active users.