Meizu Note 16 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Meizu Note 16 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 44/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6600).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 16
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Meizu Note 16 better?
- Overall rating 44/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu Note 16 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 48 points higher (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (85/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu Note 16 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Flyme AIOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1050 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.6×75.8×9.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 217 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 16
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Meizu Note 16
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 16
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (85/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu Note 16 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 by 48 points (92/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu Note 16 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Meizu Note 16 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu Note 16 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu Note 16 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Meizu Note 16 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.