Meizu Note 16 Pro vs ZEED Z-Play
The Meizu Note 16 Pro (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the ZEED Z-Play (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu Note 16 Pro leads — 58/100 vs 55/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the ZEED Z-Play has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6200); the Meizu Note 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,041,899 vs 953,150).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 16 Pro
ZEED Z-Play
What makes Meizu Note 16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1041899 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 3185
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 198g vs 202g
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 49/100)
What makes ZEED Z-Play better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6200 mAh
- Better camera (34/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu Note 16 Pro vs the ZEED Z-Play, the Meizu Note 16 Pro scores 3 points higher (58/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro and the ZEED Z-Play are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ZEED Z-Play and the Meizu Note 16 Pro are nearly equal (34/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro and the ZEED Z-Play are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100). 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 | ZEED Z-Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 1041899 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Flyme AIOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66/IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.2×8.4 mm | 163.2×77.5×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
ZEED Z-Play
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZEED Z-Play
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 16 Pro
- 6200 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZEED Z-Play
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu Note 16 Pro and ZEED Z-Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu Note 16 Pro leads ZEED Z-Play by 9.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro and the ZEED Z-Play 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 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZEED Z-Play and the Meizu Note 16 Pro are nearly equal (34/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 Pro and the ZEED Z-Play are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
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 ZEED Z-Play?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro edges out the ZEED Z-Play 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 ZEED Z-Play?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZEED Z-Play — 55/100.
Should you choose the Meizu Note 16 Pro over the ZEED Z-Play?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro is a better fit for active users.