Meizu 16
The Meizu 16 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2018).
2018 · Mid-range · Android 8.1 (Oreo)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size6" · 150.5 x 73.2 x 7.3 mm (5.93 x 2.88 x 0.29 in)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
RAM6GB | 8GB
Storage128GB | 64GB
Main Camera12 MP · Laser AF
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Smooth Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) for daily use and light gaming
✓Sharp 402 PPI screen
✓6" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 152g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,010 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗12 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2018, August. Released 2018, August
Also Known As
Also known as Meizu 16th in India
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Upper-mid performance — fast and capable
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
OS
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Flyme UI
RAM
6GB | 8GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
402 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
Super AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Six-LED dual-tone flash, Auto-HDR, panorama
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,010 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3010 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
152g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
150.5 x 73.2 x 7.3 mm (5.93 x 2.88 x 0.29 in)
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Global
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 а/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, SBAS, QZSS
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Meizu 16 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE.
No, the Meizu 16 does not have NFC.
No, the Meizu 16 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 24W (24W wired).
No, the Meizu 16 does not support a memory card.
The Meizu 16 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Meizu 16 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Yes, the Meizu 16 has stereo speakers.
The Meizu 16 ships with Android 8.1 (Oreo), Flyme UI.
The Meizu 16 uses USB Type-C 2.0.
The Meizu 16 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 а/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Meizu 16 has 5.0, A2DP, LE.
