Category Breakdown
Meizu 16
Meizu 16Xs
Performance
83.476.2
Camera
81.362.3
Display
82.882.8
Battery
25.028.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
62.957.3
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
55.447.6
Summary
- The Meizu 16 features a 6.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, while the Meizu 16Xs has a slightly larger 6.2-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2232 pixels, offering a marginally higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Meizu 16 is powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset, which generally outperforms the Snapdragon 675 found in the 16Xs.
- The camera system on the 16Xs is more advanced with a 48 MP main sensor compared to the 12 MP sensor on the 16, but the latter benefits from optical image stabilization.
- The 16Xs has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the 3010 mAh battery of the 16, both supporting 24W charging.
- Software-wise, the Meizu 16 runs on Android 8.1 with Flyme UI, while the 16Xs is equipped with Android 9.0 and Flyme, providing a more updated software experience.
- The build quality is similar, although the 16Xs is slightly heavier and thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Meizu 16
Meizu 16Xs
General
Release Date
2018
2019
Announced
2018
2019
Description
Also known as Meizu 16th in India
N/A
Display
Size
6"
6.2"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
1080 x 2232 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 (11 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 630
Adreno 612
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.55µm, dual pixel PDAF, 4-axis OIS20 MP, f/2.6, 1/2.6", 1.0µm
48 MP, f/1.7, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.25 MP, f/1.9, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Six-LED dual-tone flash, Auto-HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
20 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm
16 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3010 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3010 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
24W wired
24W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
150.5 x 73.2 x 7.3 mm (5.93 x 2.88 x 0.29 in)
152 x 74.4 x 8.3 mm (5.98 x 2.93 x 0.33 in)
Weight
152 g
165 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Carbon Black, Pearl White, Phantom Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 а/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 а/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, SBAS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Flyme UI
Android 9.0 (Pie), Flyme
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

