Meizu 21 Note vs Meizu Note 16
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Meizu 21 Note
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Meizu Note 16
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Meizu 21 Note
Bigger battery
Meizu Note 16
Faster charging
Meizu 21 Note
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Meizu 21 Note
Lighter body
Meizu 21 Note
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Meizu 21 Note | Meizu Note 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.78 | 6.78 |
| Panel Type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2780 | 2460 |
| Resolution Width | 1264 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 144 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 5000 | 1050 |
| PPI | 450 | 396 |
| Screen-to-body | 89.5 | 85.9 |
Platform
| Spec | Meizu 21 Note | Meizu Note 16 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.1 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Unisoc T8200 |
| Process (nm) | 4 | 6 |
| UI Skin | Flyme | Flyme |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Meizu 21 Note +167%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Meizu 21 Note +169%AnTuTu
Meizu 21 Note +301%| Spec | Meizu 21 Note | Meizu Note 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 2,005 | 750 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 5,203 | 1,935 |
| AnTuTu | 1,628,500 | 406,300 |
Memory
| Spec | Meizu 21 Note | Meizu Note 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Meizu 21 Note | Meizu Note 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 8K, 4K, 1080p; gyro-EIS | Yes |
| Features | Ring-LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 2 | 2 |
| Lens | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.4, 16mm, (ultrawide) | — |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.7, 24mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Meizu 21 Note | Meizu Note 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2 |
Battery
| Spec | Meizu 21 Note | Meizu Note 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5500 | 6600 |
| Wired Charging (W) | 65 | 40 |
Body
| Spec | Meizu 21 Note | Meizu Note 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame, plastic back | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 162.4 | 167.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.2 | 9.2 |
| Weight (g) | 205 | 217 |
| Width (mm) | 76.9 | 75.8 |
Launch
| Spec | Meizu 21 Note | Meizu Note 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, May 16 | 2025, May 13 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, May 21 | Available. Released 2025, May 16 |
Network
| Spec | Meizu 21 Note | Meizu Note 16 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 3, 5, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Meizu 21 Note | Meizu Note 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5 |
| infrared port | Yes | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | No | Unspecified |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Meizu 21 Note | Meizu Note 16 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Meizu 21 Note | Meizu Note 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Meizu 21 Note and Meizu Note 16 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Meizu Note 16 packs a 6600 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Meizu 21 Note posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
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