Meizu M3 Note vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Meizu M3 Note (2016) runs on the MediaTek Helio P10, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $150 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 17/100 (a 74-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu M3 Note doesn't; the Meizu M3 Note is noticeably lighter (163g vs 230g).
Meizu M3 Note
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Lighter: 163g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $950
- Better portability (79/100 vs 39/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 140
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 590
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Meizu M3 Note vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 74 points higher (91/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Meizu M3 Note — 10/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (99/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (85/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (79/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Meizu M3 Note | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P10 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 140 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 590 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 153.6×75.5×8.2 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $950 |
Meizu M3 Note
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Meizu M3 Note
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu M3 Note
- 4100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Launch price difference: $800. Meizu M3 Note was $800 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (99/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (85/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (79/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Meizu M3 Note or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 74 points (91/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu M3 Note and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Meizu M3 Note has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu M3 Note or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu M3 Note or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Meizu M3 Note over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.