Meizu Note 16 vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Meizu Note 16 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 44/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6600); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.2mm).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 by 28 points (72/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 16
Performance 40
Display 66
Camera 30
Battery 57
Portability 36
Value for money
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 70
What makes Meizu Note 16 better?

  • Overall rating 44/100
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 750
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2200
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 215g vs 217g

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu Note 16 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 28 points higher (72/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (93/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 36/100).

Meizu Note 16: The Meizu Note 16 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Meizu Note 16 Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor Unisoc T8200 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3448524
Geekbench Single 750 3041
Geekbench Multi 2200 9494
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 2688x1216
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6600 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 40W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 / Flyme AIOS 2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1050 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP54
Dimensions 167.6×75.8×9.2 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 217 g 215 g
Launch price $499
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 16
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Meizu Note 16
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 16
  • 6600 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu Note 16
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (93/100 vs 40/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (93/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 36/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu Note 16 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 by 28 points (72/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Meizu Note 16 and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Meizu Note 16 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Meizu Note 16 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Meizu Note 16 or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Meizu Note 16 over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Meizu Note 16 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.