Meizu Note 16 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold

The Meizu Note 16 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 44/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu Note 16 has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 9.2mm).

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 by 42 points (86/100 vs 44/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Meizu Note 16

Performance 40
Display 66
Camera 30
Battery 57
Portability 36
Value for money —

Xiaomi 18 Fold

Performance 99
Display 79
Camera 85
Battery 75
Portability 64
Value for money 80

What makes Meizu Note 16 better?

  • Bigger battery: 6600 vs 6000 mAh
  • Lighter: 217g vs 219g

  • Overall rating 44/100

What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 750
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 2200
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better camera (85/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 36/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu Note 16 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 42 points higher (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (99/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (85/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (64/100 vs 36/100).

Xiaomi 18 Fold: The Xiaomi 18 Fold 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 18 Fold
Processor Unisoc T8200 Xiaomi XRING O3
AnTuTu — 5228014
Geekbench Single 750 3715
Geekbench Multi 2200 14213
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 1672x2364
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6600 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 40W 67W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 / Flyme AIOS 2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1050 nits 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP59
Dimensions 167.6×75.8×9.2 mm 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm
Weight 217 g 219 g
Launch price — $1639

Camera comparison

Meizu Note 16

  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
85
camera

Display comparison

Meizu Note 16

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1672x2364
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Meizu Note 16

  • 6600 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
75
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Meizu Note 16

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Fold

$1639

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (99/100 vs 40/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (85/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (75/100 vs 57/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Meizu Note 16 (64/100 vs 36/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Meizu Note 16 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Meizu Note 16 by 42 points (86/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Meizu Note 16 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Meizu Note 16 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Meizu Note 16 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Meizu Note 16 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Meizu Note 16 over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.