Meizu M3 Note vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

The Meizu M3 Note (2016) runs on the MediaTek Helio P10, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $150 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 66/100 vs 11/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,800,202 vs 60,000); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu M3 Note doesn't; the Meizu M3 Note is noticeably lighter (163g vs 218g).

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 55 points (66/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu M3 Note
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 14
Design 96
Value for money 100
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Performance 67
Display 100
Camera 81
Battery 45
Design 27
Value for money 20
What makes Meizu M3 Note better?
  • Lighter: 163g vs 218g
  • Cheaper: $150 vs $1299

  • Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2800202 vs 60000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 140
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 590
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (67/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 14/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu M3 Note vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 55 points higher (66/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (45/100 vs 14/100). In the "value for money" category, the Meizu M3 Note leads (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (81/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (45/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (96/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (100/100 vs 20/100).

Meizu M3 Note: The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Meizu M3 Note Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Helio P10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 60000 2800202
Geekbench Single 140 3100
Geekbench Multi 590 9760
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 3120x1440
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 151
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 12 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 / One UI 7
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 153.6×75.5×8.2 mm 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm
Weight 163 g 218 g
Price $150 $1299
Camera comparison
Meizu M3 Note
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 12MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Meizu M3 Note
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
  • 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Meizu M3 Note
  • 4100 mAh
  • No wireless charging
14
battery
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
45
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Meizu M3 Note and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Meizu M3 Note MediaTek Helio P10
11/100
60000 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
66/100 +97.9%
2800202 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Meizu M3 Note by 97.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Meizu M3 Note
$150
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
$1299

Price difference: $1149. Meizu M3 Note is cheaper by $1149.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (67/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (81/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (45/100 vs 14/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (96/100 vs 27/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (100/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu M3 Note or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 55 points (66/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Meizu M3 Note and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The Meizu M3 Note has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 66/100.

Which has the better camera: the Meizu M3 Note or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Meizu M3 Note or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (67/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Meizu M3 Note over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.