Meizu Note 16 vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro

The Meizu Note 16 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 44/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6600).

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 by 36 points (80/100 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 11S Pro
Performance 99
Display 93
Camera 52
Battery 84
Portability 31
Value for money 72
What makes Meizu Note 16 better?
  • Lighter: 217g vs 230g

  • Better portability (36/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 750
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2200
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu Note 16 vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 36 points higher (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu Note 16 is a bit better (36/100 vs 31/100).

Meizu Note 16: The Meizu Note 16 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Meizu Note 16 Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
Processor Unisoc T8200 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 4416758
Geekbench Single 750 3640
Geekbench Multi 2200 11033
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 1216x2688
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6600 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 40W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 / Flyme AIOS 2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1050 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IPX8
Dimensions 167.6×75.8×9.2 mm 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm
Weight 217 g 230 g
Launch price $649
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 16
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Meizu Note 16
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 16
  • 6600 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
84
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu Note 16
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
$649
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (99/100 vs 40/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (52/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (84/100 vs 57/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Meizu Note 16 is a bit better (36/100 vs 31/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 by 36 points (80/100 vs 44/100).

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

The Meizu Note 16 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 40/100).

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

The Meizu Note 16 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.