Meizu M3 Note vs Poco M8s
The Meizu M3 Note (2016) runs on the MediaTek Helio P10, while the Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3; launch prices were $150 and $189. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M8s leads — 51/100 vs 17/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco M8s has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu M3 Note doesn't; the Meizu M3 Note is noticeably lighter (163g vs 217g).
Meizu M3 Note
Poco M8s
- Lighter: 163g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $189
- Better portability (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 938 vs 140
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2183 vs 590
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (48/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Meizu M3 Note vs the Poco M8s, the Poco M8s scores 34 points higher (51/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M8s leads (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M8s leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s leads (58/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Meizu M3 Note — 10/100, Poco M8s — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco M8s significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8s significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (88/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (58/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (79/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Meizu M3 Note | Poco M8s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P10 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 622608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 140 | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 590 | 2183 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 850 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 153.6×75.5×8.2 mm | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $189 |
Meizu M3 Note
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Meizu M3 Note
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Meizu M3 Note
- 4100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $39. Meizu M3 Note was $39 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M8s significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (48/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8s significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (88/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (58/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (79/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Meizu M3 Note or the Poco M8s?
The Poco M8s significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 34 points (51/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu M3 Note and the Poco M8s?
The Meizu M3 Note has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Poco M8s — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu M3 Note or the Poco M8s?
The Poco M8s leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu M3 Note or the Poco M8s?
The Poco M8s leads on performance (48/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Meizu M3 Note over the Poco M8s?
The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use.