Meizu M3 Note vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Meizu M3 Note (2016) runs on the MediaTek Helio P10, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $150 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 17/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu M3 Note doesn't; the Meizu M3 Note is noticeably lighter (163g vs 225g).
Meizu M3 Note
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Lighter: 163g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $749
- Better portability (79/100 vs 38/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 140
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 590
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Meizu M3 Note vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 68 points higher (85/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Meizu M3 Note — 10/100, Nubia Z80 Ultra — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (98/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (79/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (79/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Meizu M3 Note | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P10 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 140 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 590 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 153.6×75.5×8.2 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $749 |
Meizu M3 Note
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Meizu M3 Note
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu M3 Note
- 4100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Launch price difference: $599. Meizu M3 Note was $599 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (98/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (79/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (81/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (79/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Meizu M3 Note or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 68 points (85/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu M3 Note and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Meizu M3 Note has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu M3 Note or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu M3 Note or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Meizu M3 Note over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.