Meizu M3 Note vs Realme GT 8 Pro

The Meizu M3 Note (2016) runs on the MediaTek Helio P10, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $150 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 17/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Meizu M3 Note is noticeably lighter (163g vs 207g).

The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 67 points (84/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu M3 Note
Performance 0
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 35
Portability 79
Value for money 10
Realme GT 8 Pro
Performance 98
Display 84
Camera 73
Battery 83
Portability 52
Value for money 80
What makes Meizu M3 Note better?
  • Lighter: 163g vs 207g
  • Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $599

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 140
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 590
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (73/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu M3 Note vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 67 points higher (84/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Meizu M3 Note — 10/100, Realme GT 8 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 Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (98/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (83/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (79/100 vs 52/100).

Meizu M3 Note: The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme GT 8 Pro: The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Meizu M3 Note Realme GT 8 Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio P10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 140 3640
Geekbench Multi 590 11033
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2780x1264
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4100 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15
NFC no
Dimensions 153.6×75.5×8.2 mm
Weight 163 g 207 g
Launch price $150 $599
Camera comparison
Meizu M3 Note
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Realme GT 8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
73
camera
Display comparison
Meizu M3 Note
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Realme GT 8 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2780x1264
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Meizu M3 Note
  • 4100 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
35
battery
Realme GT 8 Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
83
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu M3 Note
$150
Realme GT 8 Pro
$599

Launch price difference: $449. Meizu M3 Note was $449 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (98/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (84/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (73/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (83/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (79/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu M3 Note or the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 67 points (84/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Meizu M3 Note and the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Meizu M3 Note has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Meizu M3 Note or the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Meizu M3 Note or the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Meizu M3 Note over the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.