Meizu Note 16 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Meizu Note 16 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 83/100 vs 44/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu Note 16 has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.2mm).
Meizu Note 16
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 44/100
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2200
- Faster charging: 60W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 217g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 36/100)
Comparing the Meizu Note 16 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 39 points higher (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Meizu Note 16 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (51/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Meizu Note 16 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3437807 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Meizu Note 16
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Meizu Note 16
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu Note 16
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Meizu Note 16
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (95/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (88/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (86/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Meizu Note 16 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (51/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Meizu Note 16 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 by 39 points (83/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu Note 16 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Meizu Note 16 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu Note 16 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu Note 16 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Meizu Note 16 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Meizu Note 16 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.