Meizu Note 16 Pro vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Meizu Note 16 Pro (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu Note 16 Pro leads — 58/100 vs 55/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 6200); the Meizu Note 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,041,899 vs 879,714); the Meizu Note 16 Pro is noticeably lighter (198g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 16 Pro
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Meizu Note 16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1041899 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 2813
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 198g vs 213g
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 6200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu Note 16 Pro vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Meizu Note 16 Pro scores 3 points higher (58/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100). 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 Y500 (China) are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu Note 16 Pro | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1041899 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6200 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Flyme AIOS 2 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.2×8.4 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | — | $185 |
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- 6200 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu Note 16 Pro and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu Note 16 Pro leads Vivo Y500 (China) by 18.4% 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 is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
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 Y500 (China) are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu Note 16 Pro or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro edges out the Vivo Y500 (China) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu Note 16 Pro and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Meizu Note 16 Pro or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro leads on performance (60/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Meizu Note 16 Pro over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro is a better fit for active users.