Meizu M3 Note vs Realme Neo7x

The Meizu M3 Note (2016) runs on the MediaTek Helio P10, while the Realme Neo7x (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4; launch prices were $150 and $190. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7x leads — 54/100 vs 17/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7x has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo7x has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu M3 Note doesn't; the Meizu M3 Note is noticeably lighter (163g vs 194g).

The Realme Neo7x significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 37 points (54/100 vs 17/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Meizu M3 Note

Performance 0
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 35
Portability 79
Value for money 8

Realme Neo7x

Performance 58
Display 79
Camera 32
Battery 56
Portability 63
Value for money 72

What makes Meizu M3 Note better?

  • Lighter: 163g vs 194g
  • Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $190

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 63/100)

What makes Realme Neo7x better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 1087 vs 140
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3148 vs 590
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (58/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu M3 Note vs the Realme Neo7x, the Realme Neo7x scores 37 points higher (54/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7x leads (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7x leads (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7x leads (56/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Meizu M3 Note — 8/100, Realme Neo7x — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7x significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7x significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7x notably outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7x notably outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note notably outperforms the Realme Neo7x (79/100 vs 63/100).

Specs comparison

Specification Meizu M3 Note Realme Neo7x
Processor MediaTek Helio P10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
AnTuTu — 975254
Geekbench Single 140 1087
Geekbench Multi 590 3148
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution — 1080x2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4100 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging — 45W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS — Android 15
Brightness (peak) — 2000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 153.6×75.5×8.2 mm 163.2×75.7×8.0 mm
Weight 163 g 194 g
Launch price $150 $190

Camera comparison

Meizu M3 Note

  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Realme Neo7x

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Display comparison

Meizu M3 Note

  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display

Realme Neo7x

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Meizu M3 Note

  • 4100 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
35
battery

Realme Neo7x

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Meizu M3 Note

$150

Realme Neo7x

$190

Launch price difference: $40. Meizu M3 Note was $40 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7x significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (58/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7x significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (79/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7x notably outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (32/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7x notably outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (56/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note notably outperforms the Realme Neo7x (79/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Meizu M3 Note or the Realme Neo7x?

The Realme Neo7x significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 37 points (54/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Meizu M3 Note and the Realme Neo7x?

The Meizu M3 Note has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Realme Neo7x — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Meizu M3 Note or the Realme Neo7x?

The Realme Neo7x leads on camera score (32/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Meizu M3 Note or the Realme Neo7x?

The Realme Neo7x leads on performance (58/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Meizu M3 Note over the Realme Neo7x?

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Realme Neo7x (58/100 vs 0/100).