The Meizu Note 16 Pro and Meizu Note 16 have officially launched in the Chinese market, bringing a pair of feature-packed mid-range smartphones running Flyme AIOS 2 based on Android 15. Both devices share a large 6.78-inch display and a 50-megapixel primary camera, but they differ significantly in chipset performance, battery capacity, and display quality.
- Meizu Note 16 Pro features a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, 6,200mAh battery with 80W fast charging, and an AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate and IP68 water resistance.
- Meizu Note 16 uses a Unisoc T8200 processor, carries a larger 6,600mAh battery with 40W charging, and has an IPS LCD display with 120Hz refresh rate and IP65 rating.
Meizu Note 16 Pro Specifications and Features
The Meizu Note 16 Pro is built around a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution, HDR10+ support, a 144Hz variable refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 4,500 nits — making it one of the brightest panels in its class. Under the hood, the phone is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset paired with an Adreno 720 GPU, available with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage.
On the camera front, the Note 16 Pro sports a dual rear setup: a 50-megapixel primary sensor and an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens. Selfies and video calls are handled by an 8-megapixel front camera. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and GPS/A-GPS. Security is managed through an in-display fingerprint sensor. The 6,200mAh battery supports 80W wired fast charging, and the phone carries an IP66 + IP68 rating for robust dust and water protection.
Meizu Note 16 Pro Colours and Price
The Meizu Note 16 Pro is available in Cloud White, Light Boat Blue, and Star Chaser Gray. Pricing in China is as follows:
- 8GB + 256GB — CNY 1,499 (approx. Rs 17,000)
- 12GB + 256GB — CNY 1,699 (approx. Rs 20,000)
- 12GB + 512GB — CNY 1,899 (approx. Rs 22,000)
- 16GB + 512GB — CNY 2,099 (approx. Rs 24,000)
Meizu Note 16 Specifications and Features
The standard Meizu Note 16 steps down to a 6.78-inch Full HD+ IPS display with a resolution of 1,080×2,460 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and peak brightness of 1,050 nits. It runs on the Unisoc T8200 processor with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB of onboard storage, and like its sibling, it operates on Flyme AIOS 2 based on Android 15.
The rear camera system consists of a 50-megapixel primary lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor, while an 8-megapixel front camera handles selfies. A side-mounted fingerprint scanner provides biometric security. The Note 16 is rated IP65 for dust and water resistance. Its 6,600mAh battery — larger than the Pro model — supports 40W fast charging.
Meizu Note 16 Colours and Price
The Meizu Note 16 comes in Child Red, Rock Black, and Snow White. Pricing in China starts at:
- 8GB + 128GB — CNY 799 (approx. Rs 8,000)
- 8GB + 256GB — CNY 999 (approx. Rs 11,000)
- 12GB + 256GB — CNY 1,199 (approx. Rs 14,000)
Both smartphones are available for pre-order on Meizu's official website in China, with sales having begun from May 16. For more coverage of the latest smartphones, explore our Meizu phones section.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Meizu Note 16 Pro and Meizu Note 16?
The Meizu Note 16 Pro features a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, an AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and 144Hz refresh rate, 80W fast charging, and IP66+IP68 water resistance. The Meizu Note 16 uses a Unisoc T8200 processor, an IPS LCD panel with Full HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, 40W charging, and IP65 water resistance. The Note 16 also has a slightly larger 6,600mAh battery compared to the Pro's 6,200mAh.
Is the Meizu Note 16 Pro available outside China?
At launch, both the Meizu Note 16 Pro and Meizu Note 16 are available for pre-order and purchase exclusively in China through Meizu's official website. Global availability has not been announced at this time.
