Meizu Note 16 vs Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro

The Meizu Note 16 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads — 54/100 vs 44/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu Note 16 has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Meizu Note 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 217g).

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably better than the Meizu Note 16 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 16
Performance 40
Display 66
Camera 30
Battery 57
Portability 36
Value for money
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
Performance 57
Display 79
Camera 40
Battery 44
Portability 80
Value for money
What makes Meizu Note 16 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6600 vs 4600 mAh

  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 750
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 2200
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 175g vs 217g

  • Higher performance (57/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (80/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu Note 16 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro scores 10 points higher (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads (57/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 leads (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (57/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (80/100 vs 36/100).

Meizu Note 16: The Meizu Note 16 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro: The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Meizu Note 16 Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
Processor Unisoc T8200 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 971424
Geekbench Single 750 1167
Geekbench Multi 2200 2577
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6600 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 40W 66W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 / Flyme AIOS 2 Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 1050 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP65
Dimensions 167.6×75.8×9.2 mm 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm
Weight 217 g 175 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 16
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Meizu Note 16
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 16
  • 6600 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (57/100 vs 40/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 16 is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (80/100 vs 36/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu Note 16 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably better than the Meizu Note 16 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Meizu Note 16 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

The Meizu Note 16 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Meizu Note 16 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Meizu Note 16 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads on performance (57/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Meizu Note 16 over the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

The Meizu Note 16 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.