Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Meizu M3 Note

The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Meizu M3 Note (2016) runs on the MediaTek Helio P10. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 17/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu M3 Note doesn't; the Meizu M3 Note is noticeably lighter (163g vs 201g).

The Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 67 points (84/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 78
Battery 86
Portability 60
Value for money
Meizu M3 Note
Performance 0
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 35
Portability 79
Value for money 10
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 140
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 590
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Meizu M3 Note better?
  • Lighter: 163g vs 201g

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Meizu M3 Note, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 67 points higher (84/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note notably outperforms the Honor 500 Pro (China) (79/100 vs 60/100).

Honor 500 Pro (China): The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Meizu M3 Note: The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 500 Pro (China) Meizu M3 Note
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Helio P10
AnTuTu 3119308
Geekbench Single 3041 140
Geekbench Multi 9494 590
Display 6.5" AMOLED 5.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1264x2736
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 4100 mAh
Charging 80W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 200 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 16GB / 32GB
OS Android 16, MagicOS 10
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm 153.6×75.5×8.2 mm
Weight 201 g 163 g
Launch price $150
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
78
camera
Meizu M3 Note
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2736
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Meizu M3 Note
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
86
battery
Meizu M3 Note
  • 4100 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
35
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Price unknown
Meizu M3 Note
$150
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (85/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (78/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (86/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note notably outperforms the Honor 500 Pro (China) (79/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Meizu M3 Note?

The Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 67 points (84/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Meizu M3 Note?

The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Meizu M3 Note — 17/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Meizu M3 Note?

The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Meizu M3 Note?

The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Meizu M3 Note?

The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for everyday use.