Meizu M3 Note vs Redmi K90

The Meizu M3 Note (2016) runs on the MediaTek Helio P10, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $150 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 17/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu M3 Note doesn't; the Meizu M3 Note is noticeably lighter (163g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 59 points (76/100 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
Performance 92
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 90
What makes Meizu M3 Note better?
  • Lighter: 163g vs 206g
  • Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $401

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 140
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 590
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu M3 Note vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 59 points higher (76/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Meizu M3 Note — 10/100, Redmi K90 — 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 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (82/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (72/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (79/100 vs 55/100).

Meizu M3 Note: The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Meizu M3 Note Redmi K90
Processor MediaTek Helio P10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3086235
Geekbench Single 140 3041
Geekbench Multi 590 9494
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2510x1156
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4100 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 20 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 153.6×75.5×8.2 mm 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 163 g 206 g
Launch price $150 $401
Camera comparison
Meizu M3 Note
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera
Display comparison
Meizu M3 Note
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Battery and charging
Meizu M3 Note
  • 4100 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
35
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu M3 Note
$150
Redmi K90
$401

Launch price difference: $251. Meizu M3 Note was $251 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (82/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (58/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (72/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (79/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 59 points (76/100 vs 17/100).

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

The Meizu M3 Note has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.

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

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 10/100).

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

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.