Meizu Note 16 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Meizu Note 16 Pro (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu Note 16 Pro leads — 58/100 vs 53/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu Note 16 Pro has the bigger battery (6200 mAh vs 5000); the Meizu Note 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,041,899 vs 971,424); the Meizu Note 16 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 16 Pro
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Meizu Note 16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1041899 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 6200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1161
- Lighter: 188g vs 198g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu Note 16 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Meizu Note 16 Pro scores 5 points higher (58/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro leads (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu Note 16 Pro | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1041899 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Flyme AIOS 2 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66/IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.2×8.4 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- 6200 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu Note 16 Pro and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu Note 16 Pro leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 7.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
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 Meizu Note 16 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (64/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu Note 16 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu Note 16 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Should you choose the Meizu Note 16 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro is a better fit for active users.