Meizu M3 Note vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Air

The Meizu M3 Note (2016) runs on the MediaTek Helio P10, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $150 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads — 72/100 vs 17/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu M3 Note doesn't; the Meizu M3 Note is noticeably lighter (163g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 55 points (72/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu M3 Note
Performance 0
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 35
Portability 79
Value for money 10
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Performance 93
Display 93
Camera 35
Battery 68
Portability 50
Value for money 70
What makes Meizu M3 Note better?
  • Lighter: 163g vs 215g
  • Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $499

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Air better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 140
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 590
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (93/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu M3 Note vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air scores 55 points higher (72/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads (68/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Meizu M3 Note — 10/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (93/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (68/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (79/100 vs 50/100).

Meizu M3 Note: The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Meizu M3 Note Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
Processor MediaTek Helio P10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3448524
Geekbench Single 140 3041
Geekbench Multi 590 9494
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2688x1216
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4100 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 80W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 153.6×75.5×8.2 mm 163.8×76.5×8.0 mm
Weight 163 g 215 g
Launch price $150 $499
Camera comparison
Meizu M3 Note
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Meizu M3 Note
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Battery and charging
Meizu M3 Note
  • 4100 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
35
battery
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu M3 Note
$150
Nubia Red Magic 11 Air
$499

Launch price difference: $349. Meizu M3 Note was $349 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (93/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (93/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air notably outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (35/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (68/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air (79/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu M3 Note or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 55 points (72/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Meizu M3 Note and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Meizu M3 Note has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air — 72/100.

Which has the better camera: the Meizu M3 Note or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Meizu M3 Note or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air leads on performance (93/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Meizu M3 Note over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Air?

The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.