Lava Play Ultra vs Meizu M3 Note
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Meizu M3 Note (2016) runs on the MediaTek Helio P10; launch prices were $175 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 17/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu M3 Note doesn't; the Meizu M3 Note is noticeably lighter (163g vs 182g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Meizu M3 Note
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 140
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 590
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Meizu M3 Note better?
- Lighter: 163g vs 182g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $175
- Better portability (79/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Meizu M3 Note, the Lava Play Ultra scores 36 points higher (53/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (46/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Meizu M3 Note — 8/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note is a bit better (79/100 vs 71/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Meizu M3 Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Helio P10 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 140 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 590 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4100 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 153.6×75.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $150 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Meizu M3 Note
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu M3 Note
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 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
Launch price difference: $25. Meizu M3 Note was $25 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (55/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note is a bit better (79/100 vs 71/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Meizu M3 Note?
The Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 36 points (53/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Meizu M3 Note?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Meizu M3 Note — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Meizu M3 Note?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Meizu M3 Note?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra 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 Ultra (55/100 vs 0/100).