Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Meizu M3 Note

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Meizu M3 Note (2016) runs on the MediaTek Helio P10; launch prices were $1250 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 17/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu M3 Note doesn't; the Meizu M3 Note is noticeably lighter (163g vs 230g).

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 56 points (73/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Performance 69
Display 85
Camera 74
Battery 83
Portability 39
Value for money 54
Meizu M3 Note
Performance 0
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 35
Portability 79
Value for money 10
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 140
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 590
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Meizu M3 Note better?
  • Lighter: 163g vs 230g
  • Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $1250

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the Meizu M3 Note, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 56 points higher (73/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 54/100, 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 Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (83/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (79/100 vs 39/100).

Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max: The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Meizu M3 Note: The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max Meizu M3 Note
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9030S MediaTek Helio P10
AnTuTu 1622749
Geekbench Single 1417 140
Geekbench Multi 3851 590
Display 6.9" LTPO OLED 5.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1308x2880
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4100 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 16GB / 32GB
OS Android 16, EMUI 16
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm 153.6×75.5×8.2 mm
Weight 230 g 163 g
Launch price $1250 $150
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 13MP
74
camera
Meizu M3 Note
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1308x2880
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Meizu M3 Note
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
83
battery
Meizu M3 Note
  • 4100 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
35
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
$1250
Meizu M3 Note
$150

Launch price difference: $1100. Meizu M3 Note was $1100 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (69/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (85/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (74/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (83/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (79/100 vs 39/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Meizu M3 Note?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 56 points (73/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Meizu M3 Note?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Meizu M3 Note — 17/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Meizu M3 Note?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Meizu M3 Note?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the Meizu M3 Note?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for everyday use.