Meizu Note 16 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra

The Meizu Note 16 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 44/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu Note 16 has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 6000).

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 by 41 points (85/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu Note 16
Performance 40
Display 66
Camera 30
Battery 57
Portability 36
Value for money
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 87
Battery 80
Portability 29
Value for money 82
What makes Meizu Note 16 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6600 vs 6000 mAh
  • Lighter: 217g vs 225g

  • Better portability (36/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 750
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 2200
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 40W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu Note 16 vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 41 points higher (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (80/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu Note 16 is a bit better (36/100 vs 29/100).

Meizu Note 16: The Meizu Note 16 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra: The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Meizu Note 16 Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Processor Unisoc T8200 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3030376
Geekbench Single 750 3050
Geekbench Multi 2200 10200
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6600 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 40W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
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 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 / Flyme AIOS 2 Android 15 / HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 1050 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68
Dimensions 167.6×75.8×9.2 mm 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm
Weight 217 g 225 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Meizu Note 16
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Meizu Note 16
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Meizu Note 16
  • 6600 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu Note 16
Price unknown
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (92/100 vs 40/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (90/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (87/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (80/100 vs 57/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Meizu Note 16 is a bit better (36/100 vs 29/100).

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

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 by 41 points (85/100 vs 44/100).

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

The Meizu Note 16 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.

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

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).

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

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Meizu Note 16 over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

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