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).

The Poco M8s significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 34 points (51/100 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 M8s
Performance 48
Display 88
Camera 30
Battery 58
Portability 44
Value for money 68
What makes Meizu M3 Note better?
  • Lighter: 163g vs 217g
  • Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $189

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Poco M8s better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Meizu M3 Note: The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco M8s: The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Meizu M3 Note
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Poco M8s
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Meizu M3 Note
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Poco M8s
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
88
display
Battery and charging
Meizu M3 Note
  • 4100 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
35
battery
Poco M8s
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu M3 Note
$150
Poco M8s
$189

Launch price difference: $39. Meizu M3 Note was $39 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.