Meizu M3 Note vs Samsung Galaxy A03

Comparing the Meizu M3 Note (2016) and the Samsung Galaxy A03 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A03 leads — 16/100 vs 11/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A03 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP; the Meizu M3 Note is noticeably lighter (163g vs 196g).

The Samsung Galaxy A03 edges out the Meizu M3 Note by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu M3 Note
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 14
Design 96
Value for money 100
Samsung Galaxy A03
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 23
Battery 36
Design 55
Value for money 55
What makes Meizu M3 Note better?
  • Lighter: 163g vs 196g

  • Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (23/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 14/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu M3 Note vs the Samsung Galaxy A03, the Samsung Galaxy A03 scores 5 points higher (16/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 leads (23/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 leads (36/100 vs 14/100). In the "value for money" category, the Meizu M3 Note leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 notably outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (23/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 notably outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (36/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Meizu M3 Note: The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A03: The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Meizu M3 Note Samsung Galaxy A03
Processor MediaTek Helio P10
AnTuTu 60000
Geekbench Single 140
Geekbench Multi 590
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.5" PLS TFT
Resolution 720x1600
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 4100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging
Main camera 13 MP 48 MP
Front camera 5 MP 5 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 11
NFC no no
Dimensions 153.6×75.5×8.2 mm 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm
Weight 163 g 196 g
Price $150
Camera comparison
Meizu M3 Note
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
23
camera
Display comparison
Meizu M3 Note
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • 6.5" PLS TFT
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Meizu M3 Note
  • 4100 mAh
  • No wireless charging
14
battery
Samsung Galaxy A03
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Meizu M3 Note
$150
Samsung Galaxy A03
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 notably outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (23/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 notably outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (36/100 vs 14/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (96/100 vs 55/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu M3 Note or the Samsung Galaxy A03?

The Samsung Galaxy A03 edges out the Meizu M3 Note by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Meizu M3 Note and the Samsung Galaxy A03?

The Meizu M3 Note has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Meizu M3 Note or the Samsung Galaxy A03?

The Samsung Galaxy A03 leads on camera score (23/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Meizu M3 Note over the Samsung Galaxy A03?

The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a better fit for everyday use.