Meizu M3 Note vs Redmi K90 Pro Max

The Meizu M3 Note (2016) runs on the MediaTek Helio P10, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $150 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 17/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu M3 Note doesn't; the Meizu M3 Note is noticeably lighter (163g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 69 points (86/100 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 K90 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 78
Battery 89
Portability 54
Value for money 90
What makes Meizu M3 Note better?
  • Lighter: 163g vs 210g
  • Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $561

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 140
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 590
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu M3 Note vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 69 points higher (86/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Meizu M3 Note — 10/100, Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (98/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (89/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (79/100 vs 54/100).

Meizu M3 Note: The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Meizu M3 Note Redmi K90 Pro Max
Processor MediaTek Helio P10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 4119955
Geekbench Single 140 3640
Geekbench Multi 590 11033
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.9" OLED
Resolution 2608x1200
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4100 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 16GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 153.6×75.5×8.2 mm 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm
Weight 163 g 210 g
Launch price $150 $561
Camera comparison
Meizu M3 Note
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Meizu M3 Note
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Meizu M3 Note
  • 4100 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
35
battery
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu M3 Note
$150
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561

Launch price difference: $411. Meizu M3 Note was $411 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (98/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (81/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (78/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (89/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (79/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu M3 Note or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 69 points (86/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Meizu M3 Note and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Meizu M3 Note has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Meizu M3 Note or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Meizu M3 Note or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Meizu M3 Note over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.