Meizu Note 16 has better RAM than HMD Crest. In terms of display resolution, Meizu Note 16 has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than HMD Crest which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Meizu Note 16 | HMD Crest |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 9990 | Rs. 8999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is May 13, 2025. The Expected cost of Meizu Note 16 is Rs. 9990. The launch Date of the second phone is July 25, 2024. The cost of HMD Crest is Rs. 8999.
HMD Crest has screen size of 6.67 inches which falls short to Meizu Note 16's 6.78 inch screen. Meizu Note 16 has IPS Screen type where as HMD Crest has OLED Screen type. Meizu's phone has display density of 396 PPI & HMD's phone has only 395 PPI display density.
Meizu Note 16's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to HMD Crest's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Meizu Note 16 has 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to HMD Crest's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. HMD Crest will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Meizu Note 16's 8 MP Front Camera.
| Name | Meizu Note 16 | HMD Crest |
| General | ||
| Model | 16 | Crest |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May 13, 2025 | July 25, 2024 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.8 x 167.6 x 9.2 mm | 76.42 x 163.86 x 7.99 mm |
| Weight | 217 g | 205 g |
| Bezel less | No | No |
| Colors | Black, White, Red | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.9% | |
| Brightness | 1050 nits (peak) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 256 GB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1, n3, n40, n28 and n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IP52 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 2 Years of Quarterly Security Updates | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | panorama, HDR | Selfie Gestures, Selfie Slow Motion, Tripod Mode, FlashShot, AI HDR, Tone Control, Night selfie, AI Super Portrait, Super Night |
| Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 Punch Hole | 50 MP Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Flyme AIOS 2 | Android v14 |
| Chipset | Unisoc T8200 | Unisoc T760 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6600 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 40W | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |