Meizu Note 16 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Meizu Note 16 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 44/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6600).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 16
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Meizu Note 16 better?
- Lighter: 217g vs 223g
- Overall rating 44/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu Note 16 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 45 points higher (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu Note 16 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Flyme AIOS 2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1050 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.6×75.8×9.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 16
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Meizu Note 16
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 16
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu Note 16
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (90/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu Note 16 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 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 16?
The Meizu Note 16 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu Note 16 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu Note 16 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Meizu Note 16 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.