Design:
| water resistance |
Water resistant |
| weight |
217 g |
| thickness |
9.2 mm |
| width |
75.8 mm |
| height |
167.6 mm |
| volume |
116.877536 cm³ |
| Ingress Protection (IP) rating |
IP65 |
| has a rugged build |
✕ |
| can be folded |
✕ |
The Meizu Note 16 features a water-resistant design with an IP65 rating, making it capable of handling exposure to dust and water. It has a weight of 217 g and a thickness of 9.2 mm, offering a balanced feel in the hand. The device's dimensions are 167.6 mm in height and 75.8 mm in width, with a total volume of 116.88 cm³. It does not have a rugged build and is not foldable, emphasizing a standard, solid form factor.
Display:
| Display type |
LCD, IPS |
| screen size |
6.78" |
| pixel density |
396 ppi |
| resolution |
1080 x 2460 px |
| refresh rate |
120Hz |
| brightness (typical) |
700 nits |
| has branded damage-resistant glass |
✕ |
| supports HDR10 |
✕ |
| supports HDR10+ |
✕ |
| Always-On Display |
✓ |
| supports Dolby Vision |
✕ |
| Has a secondary screen |
✕ |
| has a touch screen |
✓ |
The Meizu Note 16 features a 6.78-inch LCD, IPS display with a resolution of 1080 x 2460 px, offering clear and sharp visuals. It boasts a pixel density of 396 ppi and a refresh rate of 120Hz for smooth interactions. While it doesn't include damage-resistant glass like Gorilla Glass, or support advanced HDR technologies such as HDR10 or Dolby Vision, it does offer a brightness of 700 nits and an Always-On Display feature for added convenience.
Performance:
| internal storage |
256GB |
| RAM |
12GB |
| Chipset (SoC) name |
Unisoc T765 |
| GPU name |
Mali G57 MC2 |
| CPU speed |
2 x 2.3 & 6 x 2.1 GHz |
| GPU clock speed |
850 MHz |
| Has integrated LTE |
✓ |
| RAM speed |
2133 MHz |
| semiconductor size |
6 nm |
| Supports 64-bit |
✓ |
| Has integrated graphics |
✓ |
| Uses big.LITTLE technology |
✓ |
| maximum memory amount |
10GB |
| DDR memory version |
4 |
The Meizu Note 16 is powered by the Unisoc T765 chipset, coupled with 12GB of RAM and a Mali G57 MC2 GPU. It offers 256GB of internal storage, providing ample space for apps and media. With a total CPU clock speed of 2 x 2.3 GHz and 6 x 2.1 GHz, the device is designed for efficient multitasking and performance. The device also supports 64-bit architecture, features DDR4 RAM running at 2133 MHz, and includes integrated graphics for efficient performance across tasks.
Cameras:
| megapixels (main camera) |
50 & 2 MP |
| wide aperture (main camera) |
2.4 & 1.8f |
| Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera |
✓ |
| megapixels (front camera) |
8MP |
| has built-in optical image stabilization |
✕ |
| Has a dual-tone LED flash |
✕ |
| number of flash LEDs |
1 |
| has a BSI sensor |
✕ |
| has a CMOS sensor |
✓ |
| has continuous autofocus when recording movies |
✓ |
| Has phase-detection autofocus for photos |
✓ |
| supports slow-motion video recording |
✕ |
| has a built-in HDR mode |
✓ |
| has manual exposure |
✓ |
| has a flash |
✓ |
| optical zoom |
0x |
| has manual ISO |
✓ |
| has a serial shot mode |
✓ |
| has manual focus |
✓ |
| has a front camera |
✓ |
| Has laser autofocus |
✕ |
| Shoots 360° panorama |
✕ |
| has manual white balance |
✓ |
| shoots raw |
✕ |
| has touch autofocus |
✓ |
| has manual shutter speed |
✕ |
| can create panoramas in-camera |
✓ |
| wide aperture (front camera) |
2f |
| Has timelapse function |
✕ |
| Has a front-facing LED flash |
✕ |
| has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) front camera |
✕ |
| supports HDR10 recording |
✕ |
| supports Dolby Vision recording |
✕ |
| has a front-facing camera under the display |
✕ |
| Has a RGB LED flash |
✕ |
| has 3D photo/video recording capabilities |
✕ |
The Meizu Note 16 is equipped with a 50 MP main camera paired with a 2 MP secondary camera, offering a dual-lens setup for versatile photography. The camera features a wide aperture of 2.4 and 1.8f, ensuring good light intake for clearer shots. For video and photo capture, it supports phase-detection autofocus and continuous autofocus during movie recording. On the front, the 8 MP camera includes a wide aperture of 2f and supports manual controls like manual ISO, manual white balance, and manual exposure, giving users full creative control over their shots. However, it lacks optical image stabilization, HDR10 recording, and a front-facing flash.
Operating system:
| has clipboard warnings |
✓ |
| has location privacy options |
✓ |
| has camera/microphone privacy options |
✓ |
| has Mail Privacy Protection |
✕ |
| has theme customization |
✓ |
| has on-device machine learning |
✕ |
| Can play games while they download |
✓ |
| has dark mode |
✓ |
| has Wi-Fi password sharing |
✓ |
| has battery health check |
✓ |
| has an extra dim mode |
✓ |
| has focus modes |
✓ |
| has dynamic theming |
✓ |
| can offload apps |
✓ |
| Has customizable notifications |
✓ |
| has Live Text |
✕ |
| has full-page screenshots |
✓ |
| has SharePlay |
✕ |
| supports split screen |
✓ |
| gets direct OS updates |
✕ |
| has PiP |
✓ |
| Can be used as a PC |
✕ |
| Has sharing intents |
✓ |
| has a child lock |
✓ |
| Supports widgets |
✓ |
| Is free and open source |
✓ |
| Has offline voice recognition |
✓ |
| has voice commands |
✓ |
| Tracks the current position of a mobile device |
✓ |
| is a multi-user system |
✓ |
| has Quick Start |
✕ |
The Meizu Note 16 offers a variety of features aimed at enhancing user experience, including Wi-Fi password sharing, dark mode, and theme customization. It also includes useful privacy features such as location privacy options and camera/microphone privacy options. For productivity, it supports split screen for multitasking, focus modes, and widgets, along with offline voice recognition and voice commands. Additional functions like scrolling screenshots and battery health check help to customize and optimize the device for daily use.
Battery:
| battery power |
6600 mAh |
| has wireless charging |
✕ |
| Supports fast charging |
✓ |
| charging speed |
40W |
| has a removable battery |
✕ |
| has a battery level indicator |
✓ |
| has a rechargeable battery |
✓ |
The Meizu Note 16 is equipped with a 6600 mAh rechargeable battery, offering long-lasting power for everyday use. It supports fast charging at 40W, enabling quicker recharges. While it does not support wireless charging or have a removable battery, it includes a battery level indicator to help monitor power status.
Audio:
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack |
✓ |
| has stereo speakers |
✓ |
| has aptX |
✓ |
| has LDAC |
✕ |
| has aptX HD |
✓ |
| has aptX Adaptive |
✕ |
| has aptX Lossless |
✕ |
| Has a radio |
✕ |
The device features a 3.5 mm audio jack for wired audio connections and stereo speakers for enhanced sound quality. It supports advanced audio technologies like aptX and aptX HD, ensuring high-quality wireless audio streaming. However, it does not support LDAC, aptX Adaptive, or a built-in radio.
Connectivity & Features:
| release date |
May 2025 |
| has 5G support |
✓ |
| Wi-Fi version |
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| SIM cards |
2 SIM |
| Bluetooth version |
5 |
| has an external memory slot |
✕ |
| Has USB Type-C |
✓ |
| USB version |
2 |
| has NFC |
✓ |
| Has a fingerprint scanner |
✓ |
| has emergency SOS via satellite |
✕ |
| has crash detection |
✕ |
| is DLNA-certified |
✕ |
| has a gyroscope |
✕ |
| supports ANT+ |
✕ |
| Has a heart rate monitor |
✕ |
| has GPS |
✓ |
| has a compass |
✓ |
| supports Wi-Fi |
✓ |
| Has an infrared sensor |
✕ |
| has an accelerometer |
✓ |
| has a cellular module |
✓ |
| Has a barometer |
✕ |
| has an HDMI output |
✕ |
| Uses 3D facial recognition |
✕ |
| Has an iris scanner |
✕ |
| Stylus included |
✕ |
| supports Galileo |
✓ |
| Has motion tracking |
✕ |
| Has optical tracking |
✕ |
| Has a built-in projector |
✕ |
This device offers a range of connectivity features including 5G support, Wi-Fi 4 and Wi-Fi 5 for high-speed internet access, and Bluetooth 5 for wireless connectivity. It also includes a USB Type-C port, NFC support, and a fingerprint scanner for added security. The device is equipped with GPS and compass for navigation, and supports Galileo satellite positioning, but lacks features like external memory, crash detection, or infrared sensor.
Miscellaneous:
| has a video light |
✓ |
| Has sapphire glass display |
✕ |
| Has a curved display |
✕ |
| Has an e-paper display |
✕ |
This device features a built-in video light for enhanced lighting during videos, but it does not include sapphire glass, a curved display, or an e-paper display.