Meizu M3 Note vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Meizu M3 Note (2016) runs on the MediaTek Helio P10, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $150 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 11/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 60,000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu M3 Note doesn't; the Meizu M3 Note is noticeably lighter (163g vs 214g).
Meizu M3 Note
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Lighter: 163g vs 214g
- Cheaper: $150 vs $1299
- Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 60000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 140
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 590
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 14/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Meizu M3 Note vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 64 points higher (75/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (51/100 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 S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (51/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (96/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (100/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Meizu M3 Note | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P10 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 60000 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 140 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 590 | 10686 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| 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 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 153.6×75.5×8.2 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 214 g | |
| Price | $150 | $1299 |
Meizu M3 Note
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Meizu M3 Note
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu M3 Note
- 4100 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Meizu M3 Note and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Meizu M3 Note by 98.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1149. Meizu M3 Note is cheaper by $1149.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (84/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (86/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (51/100 vs 14/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (96/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (100/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Meizu M3 Note or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 64 points (75/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu M3 Note and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Meizu M3 Note has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu M3 Note or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu M3 Note or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Meizu M3 Note over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.