Huawei Pura X Max vs Meizu M3 Note
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Meizu M3 Note (2016) runs on the MediaTek Helio P10; launch prices were $1520 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 17/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Pura X Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu M3 Note doesn't; the Meizu M3 Note is noticeably lighter (163g vs 229g).
Huawei Pura X Max
Meizu M3 Note
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 140
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 590
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 163g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $1520
- Better portability (79/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Meizu M3 Note, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 53 points higher (70/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Huawei Pura X Max — 44/100, 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 X Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (55/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (72/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (79/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Meizu M3 Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | MediaTek Helio P10 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 140 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 590 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 4100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 153.6×75.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | $150 |
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Meizu M3 Note
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu M3 Note
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Meizu M3 Note
- 4100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Launch price difference: $1370. Meizu M3 Note was $1370 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (77/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (55/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (72/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (79/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Meizu M3 Note?
The Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 53 points (70/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Meizu M3 Note?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Meizu M3 Note — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Meizu M3 Note?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Meizu M3 Note?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Meizu M3 Note?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for everyday use.