Meizu Note 16 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

The Meizu Note 16 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 71/100 vs 44/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu Note 16 has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 4800).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 by 27 points (71/100 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
Performance 96
Display 79
Camera 50
Battery 52
Portability 44
Value for money 46
What makes Meizu Note 16 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6600 vs 4800 mAh

  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 750
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2200
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 40W
  • Lighter: 215g vs 217g

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (44/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu Note 16 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 27 points higher (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).

Meizu Note 16: The Meizu Note 16 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Meizu Note 16 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Processor Unisoc T8200 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3382020
Geekbench Single 750 3640
Geekbench Multi 2200 11033
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2460 1968x2184
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6600 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 40W 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 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 $1999
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 16
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Meizu Note 16
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 16
  • 6600 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
52
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu Note 16
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
$1999
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (50/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 by 27 points (71/100 vs 44/100).

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

The Meizu Note 16 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 71/100.

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 30/100).

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

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

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

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