Meizu Note 16 vs Samsung Galaxy A04

The Meizu Note 16 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu Note 16 leads — 44/100 vs 43/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu Note 16 has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 5000); the Meizu Note 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A04 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 217g).

The Meizu Note 16 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A04 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 16
Performance 40
Display 66
Camera 30
Battery 57
Portability 36
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy A04
Performance
Display 39
Camera 30
Battery 66
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Meizu Note 16 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6600 vs 5000 mAh

  • Better display (66/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A04 better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 217g

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu Note 16 vs the Samsung Galaxy A04, the Meizu Note 16 scores 1 points higher (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (66/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (52/100 vs 36/100).

Meizu Note 16: The Meizu Note 16 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A04: The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Meizu Note 16 Samsung Galaxy A04
Processor Unisoc T8200 Unisoc
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single 750
Geekbench Multi 2200
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.5" PLS LCD
Resolution 1080x2460 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6600 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 15 / Flyme AIOS 2 Android 12, One UI Core 4.1
Brightness (peak) 1050 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP65
Dimensions 167.6×75.8×9.2 mm 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm
Weight 217 g 192 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 16
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Meizu Note 16
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 6.5" PLS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 16
  • 6600 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (66/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (52/100 vs 36/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu Note 16 or the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Meizu Note 16 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A04 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Meizu Note 16 and the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Meizu Note 16 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 43/100.

Should you choose the Meizu Note 16 over the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Meizu Note 16 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for everyday use.