Meizu M3 Note vs Poco F8

The Meizu M3 Note (2016) runs on the MediaTek Helio P10, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $150 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 17/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Meizu M3 Note is noticeably lighter (163g vs 205g).

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 58 points (75/100 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
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 76
What makes Meizu M3 Note better?
  • Lighter: 163g vs 205g
  • Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $499

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 140
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 590
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu M3 Note vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 58 points higher (75/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Meizu M3 Note — 10/100, Poco F8 — 76/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note notably outperforms the Poco F8 (79/100 vs 54/100).

Meizu M3 Note: The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Meizu M3 Note Poco F8
Processor MediaTek Helio P10 Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3119308
Geekbench Single 140 3041
Geekbench Multi 590 9494
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.6" OLED
Resolution 3200x1440
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4100 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 90W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 20 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 12GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 256GB
OS Android 16
NFC no
Dimensions 153.6×75.5×8.2 mm
Weight 163 g 205 g
Launch price $150 $499
Camera comparison
Meizu M3 Note
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Meizu M3 Note
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Meizu M3 Note
  • 4100 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
35
battery
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu M3 Note
$150
Poco F8
$499

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

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (86/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note notably outperforms the Poco F8 (79/100 vs 54/100).

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

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 58 points (75/100 vs 17/100).

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

The Meizu M3 Note has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Poco F8 — 75/100.

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

The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).

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

The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

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

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