Meizu Note 16 vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Meizu Note 16 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 67/100 vs 44/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6600); the Redmi Turbo 5 is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.2mm).

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 by 23 points (67/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 16
Performance 40
Display 66
Camera 30
Battery 57
Portability 36
Value for money
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 80
Display 85
Camera 37
Battery 74
Portability 55
Value for money 86
What makes Meizu Note 16 better?

  • Overall rating 44/100
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 750
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2200
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
  • Lighter: 204g vs 217g

  • Higher performance (80/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu Note 16 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 23 points higher (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (80/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (74/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (55/100 vs 36/100).

Meizu Note 16: The Meizu Note 16 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Meizu Note 16 Redmi Turbo 5
Processor Unisoc T8200 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 2809170
Geekbench Single 750 1553
Geekbench Multi 2200 6403
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 2756x1268
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6600 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 40W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 / Flyme AIOS 2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1050 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68
Dimensions 167.6×75.8×9.2 mm 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 217 g 204 g
Launch price $250
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 16
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Meizu Note 16
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 16
  • 6600 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu Note 16
Price unknown
Redmi Turbo 5
$250
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (80/100 vs 40/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (85/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (74/100 vs 57/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (55/100 vs 36/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu Note 16 or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 by 23 points (67/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Meizu Note 16 and the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Meizu Note 16 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Meizu Note 16 or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Meizu Note 16 or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Meizu Note 16 over the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Meizu Note 16 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.