Meizu M3 Note vs Poco F8 Ultra

The Meizu M3 Note (2016) runs on the MediaTek Helio P10, while the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $150 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 17/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu M3 Note doesn't; the Meizu M3 Note is noticeably lighter (163g vs 218g).

The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 72 points (89/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu M3 Note
Performance 0
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 35
Portability 79
Value for money 10
Poco F8 Ultra
Performance 97
Display 90
Camera 90
Battery 85
Portability 49
Value for money 90
What makes Meizu M3 Note better?
  • Lighter: 163g vs 218g
  • Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $729

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 140
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 590
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu M3 Note vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 72 points higher (89/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Meizu M3 Note — 10/100, Poco F8 Ultra — 90/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (85/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (79/100 vs 49/100).

Meizu M3 Note: The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco F8 Ultra: The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Meizu M3 Note Poco F8 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Helio P10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3668860
Geekbench Single 140 3640
Geekbench Multi 590 11033
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4100 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 12GB / 16GB
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 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm
Weight 163 g 218 g
Launch price $150 $729
Camera comparison
Meizu M3 Note
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Poco F8 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Meizu M3 Note
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Poco F8 Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Meizu M3 Note
  • 4100 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
35
battery
Poco F8 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
85
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu M3 Note
$150
Poco F8 Ultra
$729

Launch price difference: $579. Meizu M3 Note was $579 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (97/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (90/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (90/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (85/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (79/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu M3 Note or the Poco F8 Ultra?

The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 72 points (89/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Meizu M3 Note and the Poco F8 Ultra?

The Meizu M3 Note has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Meizu M3 Note or the Poco F8 Ultra?

The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Meizu M3 Note or the Poco F8 Ultra?

The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Meizu M3 Note over the Poco F8 Ultra?

The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.