Meizu M3 Note vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Meizu M3 Note (2016) runs on the MediaTek Helio P10, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; estimated prices are $150 and $182. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads — 32/100 vs 11/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A26 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A26 is faster in AnTuTu (749,719 vs 60,000); the Samsung Galaxy A26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu M3 Note doesn't; the Meizu M3 Note is noticeably lighter (163g vs 200g).
Meizu M3 Note
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Lighter: 163g vs 200g
- Cheaper: $150 vs $182
- Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 749719 vs 60000
- Better Geekbench Single: 1008 vs 140
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2758 vs 590
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (29/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 14/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Meizu M3 Note vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Samsung Galaxy A26 scores 21 points higher (32/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (37/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (37/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (96/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Meizu M3 Note and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
| Specification | Meizu M3 Note | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P10 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 60000 | 749719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 140 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 590 | 2758 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 153.6×75.5×8.2 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $150 | $182 |
Meizu M3 Note
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Meizu M3 Note
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu M3 Note
- 4100 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Meizu M3 Note and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A26 leads Meizu M3 Note by 92.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $32. Meizu M3 Note is cheaper by $32.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (29/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (37/100 vs 14/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (96/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Meizu M3 Note and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
Which is better: the Meizu M3 Note or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 21 points (32/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu M3 Note and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Meizu M3 Note has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu M3 Note or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Meizu M3 Note over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.