Google Pixel 8a vs Meizu M3 Note

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Meizu M3 Note (2016) runs on the MediaTek Helio P10; estimated prices are $499 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8a leads — 48/100 vs 11/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 8a has the bigger battery (4492 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 60,000); the Google Pixel 8a has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu M3 Note doesn't; the Meizu M3 Note is noticeably lighter (163g vs 188g).

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 37 points (48/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 25
Design 65
Value for money 75
Meizu M3 Note
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 14
Design 96
Value for money 100
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 60000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 140
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 590
  • Bigger battery: 4492 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (25/100 vs 14/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Meizu M3 Note better?
  • Lighter: 163g vs 188g
  • Cheaper: $150 vs $499

  • Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Meizu M3 Note, the Google Pixel 8a scores 37 points higher (48/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (25/100 vs 14/100). In the "value for money" category, the Meizu M3 Note leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (70/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (25/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (96/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Meizu M3 Note notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (100/100 vs 75/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Meizu M3 Note: The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Meizu M3 Note
Processor Google Tensor G3 MediaTek Helio P10
AnTuTu 1433693 60000
Geekbench Single 1722 140
Geekbench Multi 4458 590
Display 6.1" OLED 5.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 4100 mAh
Charging 18W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 64 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 16GB / 32GB
OS Android 14
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP67
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 153.6×75.5×8.2 mm
Weight 188 g 163 g
Price $499 $150
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Meizu M3 Note
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Meizu M3 Note
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
25
battery
Meizu M3 Note
  • 4100 mAh
  • No wireless charging
14
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Meizu M3 Note, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
48/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Meizu M3 Note MediaTek Helio P10
11/100 -2289.5%
60000 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8a leads Meizu M3 Note by 2289.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Meizu M3 Note
$150

Price difference: $349. Meizu M3 Note is cheaper by $349.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (21/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (70/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (25/100 vs 14/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (96/100 vs 65/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Meizu M3 Note notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (100/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Meizu M3 Note?

The Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 37 points (48/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Meizu M3 Note?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Meizu M3 Note — 11/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Meizu M3 Note?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Meizu M3 Note?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Meizu M3 Note?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.