Meizu Note 16 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

The Meizu Note 16 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 44/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6600).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 16
Performance 40
Display 66
Camera 30
Battery 57
Portability 36
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 92
Portability 35
Value for money 90
What makes Meizu Note 16 better?
  • Lighter: 217g vs 227g

  • Better portability (36/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 750
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2200
  • Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu Note 16 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 45 points higher (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu Note 16 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).

Meizu Note 16: The Meizu Note 16 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra: The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Meizu Note 16 Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Processor Unisoc T8200 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 4602290
Geekbench Single 750 3640
Geekbench Multi 2200 11033
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6600 mAh 7400 mAh
Charging 40W 120W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 / Flyme AIOS 2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1050 nits 8000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68
Dimensions 167.6×75.8×9.2 mm 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm
Weight 217 g 227 g
Launch price $799
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 16
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Meizu Note 16
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 16
  • 6600 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu Note 16
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (99/100 vs 40/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (99/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (78/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (92/100 vs 57/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Meizu Note 16 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu Note 16 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Meizu Note 16 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Meizu Note 16 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Meizu Note 16 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Meizu Note 16 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Meizu Note 16 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Meizu Note 16 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.