Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
Note 16
Battery capacity (6,600 mAh)
WinsCharging
Y21d
Wired charging speed (44W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
Note 16
Screen size (6.78")
WinsWeight
Y21d
Total weight (209g)
WinsValue
Note 16
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.9/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Note 16 | Y21d |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.78" | 6.68" | |
| 1,080 × 2,460 | 720 × 1,608 | |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD | |
| 120Hz | 90Hz | |
| 1,050 nits | — | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Dual | Single | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Unisoc T8200 | Unisoc T7225 (12 nm) | |
| 12 GB | 8 GB | |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 6,600 mAh | 6,500 mAh | |
| 40W | 44W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 217g | 209g | |
| 9.2mm | 8.4mm | |
| Plastic body | Glass front | plastic back | plastic frame | |
| No certified water resistance | — | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Meizu Note 16
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
vivo Y21d
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
vivo Y21d
Highest resolution main camera.