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 — 81/100 vs 44/100 (a 37-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: 80W 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 (88/100 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 37 points higher (81/100 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 (88/100 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 (88/100 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 | — | 4701314 | |
| 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 | 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 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: 80W
- 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 (88/100 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 37 points (81/100 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 — 81/100.
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.