Meizu M3 Note vs Poco F8 Pro
The Meizu M3 Note (2016) runs on the MediaTek Helio P10, while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $150 and $529. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 17/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu M3 Note doesn't; the Meizu M3 Note is noticeably lighter (163g vs 199g).
Meizu M3 Note
Poco F8 Pro
- Lighter: 163g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $529
- Better portability (79/100 vs 60/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 140
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 590
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Meizu M3 Note vs the Poco F8 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro scores 62 points higher (79/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Meizu M3 Note — 10/100, Poco F8 Pro — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (91/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (70/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (68/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (79/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Meizu M3 Note | Poco F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P10 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3028544 | |
| Geekbench Single | 140 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 590 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 6210 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 153.6×75.5×8.2 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $529 |
Meizu M3 Note
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Meizu M3 Note
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu M3 Note
- 4100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $379. Meizu M3 Note was $379 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (91/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (83/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (70/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (68/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (79/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Meizu M3 Note or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 62 points (79/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu M3 Note and the Poco F8 Pro?
The Meizu M3 Note has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu M3 Note or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu M3 Note or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Meizu M3 Note over the Poco F8 Pro?
The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.