Meizu Note 16 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Meizu Note 16 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 44/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu Note 16 has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 6500).
Meizu Note 16
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 6500 mAh
- Lighter: 217g vs 225g
- Overall rating 44/100
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2200
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Meizu Note 16 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 41 points higher (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Meizu Note 16 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Meizu Note 16 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 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 | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.6×75.8×9.2 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Meizu Note 16
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Meizu Note 16
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu Note 16
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Meizu Note 16
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (79/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (81/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Meizu Note 16 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Meizu Note 16 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 by 41 points (85/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu Note 16 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Meizu Note 16 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu Note 16 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu Note 16 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Meizu Note 16 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Meizu Note 16 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.