Meizu M3 Note vs Redmi Note 17
The Meizu M3 Note (2016) runs on the MediaTek Helio P10, while the Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4; launch prices were $150 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 17 leads — 50/100 vs 17/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Note 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu M3 Note doesn't; the Meizu M3 Note is noticeably lighter (163g vs 225g).
Meizu M3 Note
Redmi Note 17
- Lighter: 163g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $185
- Better portability (79/100 vs 41/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 950 vs 140
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2322 vs 590
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (48/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Meizu M3 Note vs the Redmi Note 17, the Redmi Note 17 scores 33 points higher (50/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 leads (64/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Meizu M3 Note — 10/100, Redmi Note 17 — 66/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (64/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (79/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Meizu M3 Note | Redmi Note 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P10 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 593849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 140 | 950 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 590 | 2322 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 7.0" OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 153.6×75.5×8.2 mm | 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $185 |
Meizu M3 Note
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Note 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Meizu M3 Note
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi Note 17
- 7.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu M3 Note
- 4100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi Note 17
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $35. Meizu M3 Note was $35 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (48/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (78/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 notably outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (64/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (79/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Meizu M3 Note or the Redmi Note 17?
The Redmi Note 17 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 33 points (50/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu M3 Note and the Redmi Note 17?
The Meizu M3 Note has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Redmi Note 17 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu M3 Note or the Redmi Note 17?
The Redmi Note 17 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu M3 Note or the Redmi Note 17?
The Redmi Note 17 leads on performance (48/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Meizu M3 Note over the Redmi Note 17?
The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for everyday use.