Meizu Note 16 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Meizu Note 16 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 44/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu Note 16 has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 217g).
Meizu Note 16
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 4900 mAh
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 54/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 2200
- Faster charging: 45W vs 40W
- Lighter: 190g vs 217g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Meizu Note 16 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 26 points higher (70/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (72/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Meizu Note 16 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Flyme AIOS 2 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1050 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.6×75.8×9.2 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Meizu Note 16
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Meizu Note 16
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu Note 16
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Meizu Note 16
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (91/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (89/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (72/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Meizu Note 16 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 by 26 points (70/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu Note 16 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Meizu Note 16 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu Note 16 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu Note 16 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Meizu Note 16 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Meizu Note 16 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.