Meizu M3 Note vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Meizu M3 Note (2016) runs on the MediaTek Helio P10, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $150 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 17/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu M3 Note doesn't; the Meizu M3 Note is noticeably lighter (163g vs 216g).
Meizu M3 Note
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 163g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $499
- Better portability (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 140
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 590
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Meizu M3 Note vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 65 points higher (82/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Meizu M3 Note — 10/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (95/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (75/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (79/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Meizu M3 Note | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P10 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 140 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 590 | 9553 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 153.6×75.5×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 163 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $499 |
Meizu M3 Note
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Meizu M3 Note
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Meizu M3 Note
- 4100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $349. Meizu M3 Note was $349 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (95/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (65/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (75/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (79/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Meizu M3 Note or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 65 points (82/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu M3 Note and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Meizu M3 Note has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu M3 Note or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu M3 Note or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Meizu M3 Note over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.