Lava Play Max vs Meizu M3 Note
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Meizu M3 Note (2016) runs on the MediaTek Helio P10. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 17/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Max has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Play Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu M3 Note doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Meizu M3 Note
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 140
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 590
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Meizu M3 Note better?
- Overall rating 17/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Meizu M3 Note, the Lava Play Max scores 31 points higher (48/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max leads (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Meizu M3 Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Helio P10 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 140 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 590 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4100 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 153.6×75.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 163 g | |
| Launch price | — | $150 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Meizu M3 Note
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu M3 Note
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Meizu M3 Note
- 4100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Play Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (55/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (66/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Meizu M3 Note?
The Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 31 points (48/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Meizu M3 Note?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Meizu M3 Note — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Meizu M3 Note?
The Lava Play Max leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Meizu M3 Note?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Meizu M3 Note?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Lava Play Max (55/100 vs 0/100).