Meizu Note 16 vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
The Meizu Note 16 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads — 83/100 vs 44/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6600).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 16
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
What makes Meizu Note 16 better?
- Lighter: 217g vs 223g
- Overall rating 44/100
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (97/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu Note 16 vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ scores 39 points higher (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (93/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Meizu Note 16 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu Note 16 | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 120W | |
| 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1050 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.6×75.8×9.2 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 16
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu Note 16
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 16
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 80W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (93/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (97/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ and the Meizu Note 16 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu Note 16 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 by 39 points (83/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu Note 16 and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Meizu Note 16 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu Note 16 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu Note 16 or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Meizu Note 16 over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.