Meizu M3 Note vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Meizu M3 Note (2016) runs on the MediaTek Helio P10, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; estimated prices are $150 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 54/100 vs 11/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu M3 Note has the bigger battery (4100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,856,499 vs 60,000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu M3 Note doesn't.
Meizu M3 Note
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Bigger battery: 4100 vs 4000 mAh
- Cheaper: $150 vs $799
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2856499 vs 60000
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 140
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 590
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 162g vs 163g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (15/100 vs 14/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 96/100)
Comparing the Meizu M3 Note vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 43 points higher (54/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Meizu M3 Note leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Meizu M3 Note are nearly equal (15/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Meizu M3 Note are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100). In the "value for money" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Meizu M3 Note | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P10 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 60000 | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | 140 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 590 | 9100 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 153.6×75.5×8.2 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 162 g | |
| Price | $150 | $799 |
Meizu M3 Note
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Meizu M3 Note
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu M3 Note
- 4100 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Meizu M3 Note and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Meizu M3 Note by 97.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $649. Meizu M3 Note is cheaper by $649.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (64/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (35/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Meizu M3 Note are nearly equal (15/100 vs 14/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Meizu M3 Note are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Meizu M3 Note or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 43 points (54/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu M3 Note and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Meizu M3 Note has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu M3 Note or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu M3 Note or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (64/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Meizu M3 Note over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.