Honor Magic8 vs Meizu M3 Note
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Meizu M3 Note (2016) runs on the MediaTek Helio P10; launch prices were $625 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 17/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor Magic8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu M3 Note doesn't; the Meizu M3 Note is noticeably lighter (163g vs 205g).
Honor Magic8
Meizu M3 Note
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 140
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 590
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 163g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $625
- Better portability (79/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Meizu M3 Note, the Honor Magic8 scores 71 points higher (88/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 88/100, Meizu M3 Note — 10/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (98/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (85/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (79/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Meizu M3 Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P10 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 140 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 590 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4100 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 153.6×75.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $150 |
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Meizu M3 Note
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu M3 Note
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Meizu M3 Note
- 4100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Launch price difference: $475. Meizu M3 Note was $475 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (98/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (85/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note notably outperforms the Honor Magic8 (79/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Meizu M3 Note?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 71 points (88/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Meizu M3 Note?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Meizu M3 Note — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Meizu M3 Note?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Meizu M3 Note?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Meizu M3 Note?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for everyday use.