Meizu Note 16 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

The Meizu Note 16 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 44/100 (a 34-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 Z Fold8 Ultra is thinner (4.1mm vs 9.2mm).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 by 34 points (78/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 16
Performance 40
Display 66
Camera 30
Battery 57
Portability 36
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Performance 96
Display 78
Camera 67
Battery 61
Portability 66
Value for money 60
What makes Meizu Note 16 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6600 vs 5000 mAh

  • Overall rating 44/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 750
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2200
  • Faster charging: 60W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 215g vs 217g

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better display (78/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu Note 16 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 34 points higher (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Meizu Note 16 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (66/100 vs 36/100).

Meizu Note 16: The Meizu Note 16 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Meizu Note 16 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Processor Unisoc T8200 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3453998
Geekbench Single 750 3640
Geekbench Multi 2200 11033
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2460 1968x2184
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6600 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 40W 60W
Wireless charging 0W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 8 MP 10 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
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP48
Dimensions 167.6×75.8×9.2 mm
Weight 217 g 215 g
Launch price $2199
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 16
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
67
camera
Display comparison
Meizu Note 16
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 16
  • 6600 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
61
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu Note 16
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
$2199
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (96/100 vs 40/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (67/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Meizu Note 16 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (66/100 vs 36/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu Note 16 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 by 34 points (78/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Meizu Note 16 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Meizu Note 16 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.

Which has the better camera: the Meizu Note 16 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Meizu Note 16 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Meizu Note 16 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Meizu Note 16 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.