Meizu M3 Note vs Redmi K100 Pro Max

The Meizu M3 Note (2016) runs on the MediaTek Helio P10, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $150 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 17/100 (a 77-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu M3 Note doesn't.

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 77 points (94/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu M3 Note
Performance 0
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 35
Portability 79
Value for money 10
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability
Value for money 100
What makes Meizu M3 Note better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $730

  • Overall rating 17/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 140
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 590
  • Bigger battery: 9070 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu M3 Note vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 77 points higher (94/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Meizu M3 Note — 10/100, Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (98/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (95/100 vs 35/100).

Meizu M3 Note: The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K100 Pro Max: The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Meizu M3 Note Redmi K100 Pro Max
Processor MediaTek Helio P10 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 140 3640
Geekbench Multi 590 11033
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2608
Refresh rate 60 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 4100 mAh 9070 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP69
Dimensions 153.6×75.5×8.2 mm
Weight 163 g
Launch price $150 $730
Camera comparison
Meizu M3 Note
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Meizu M3 Note
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Meizu M3 Note
  • 4100 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
35
battery
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 9070 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu M3 Note
$150
Redmi K100 Pro Max
$730

Launch price difference: $580. Meizu M3 Note was $580 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (98/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (91/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (90/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (95/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu M3 Note or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 77 points (94/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Meizu M3 Note and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Meizu M3 Note has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 94/100.

Which has the better camera: the Meizu M3 Note or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Meizu M3 Note or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Meizu M3 Note over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.