Category Breakdown
Camera
Note 16
Main sensor resolution (50 MP)
WinsBattery
Note 16
Battery capacity (6,600 mAh)
WinsCharging
Note 16
Wired charging speed (40W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
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Poco C81
Screen size (6.9")
WinsWeight
Poco C81
Total weight (208g)
WinsValue
Note 16
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.9/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Note 16 | Poco C81 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.78" | 6.9" | |
| 1,080 × 2,460 | 720 × 1,600 | |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 1,050 nits | 800 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Dual | Single | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), Virtual proximity sensing, accelerometer, compass | |
Performance | ||
| Unisoc T8200 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| 12 GB | 4 GB | |
| 256 GB | 64 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 6,600 mAh | 6,300 mAh | |
| 40W | 15W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 217g | 208g | |
| 9.2mm | 8.2mm | |
| Plastic body | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | |
| No certified water resistance | 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
Xiaomi Poco C81
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Meizu Note 16
Highest resolution main camera.