Meizu M3 Note vs Vivo X300s

The Meizu M3 Note (2016) runs on the MediaTek Helio P10, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $150 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 17/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Meizu M3 Note is noticeably lighter (163g vs 217g).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 72 points (89/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu M3 Note
Performance 0
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 35
Portability 79
Value for money 10
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
What makes Meizu M3 Note better?
  • Lighter: 163g vs 217g
  • Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $723

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 140
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 590
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu M3 Note vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 72 points higher (89/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Meizu M3 Note — 10/100, Vivo X300s — 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 X300s significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (83/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (79/100 vs 42/100).

Meizu M3 Note: The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X300s: The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Meizu M3 Note Vivo X300s
Processor MediaTek Helio P10 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 3703823
Geekbench Single 140 3228
Geekbench Multi 590 9553
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2800x1260
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4100 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 40W
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 / OriginOS 6
NFC no
Dimensions 153.6×75.5×8.2 mm
Weight 163 g 217 g
Launch price $150 $723
Camera comparison
Meizu M3 Note
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Meizu M3 Note
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Meizu M3 Note
  • 4100 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
35
battery
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu M3 Note
$150
Vivo X300s
$723

Launch price difference: $573. Meizu M3 Note was $573 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (94/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (94/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (94/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (83/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Vivo X300s (79/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu M3 Note or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 72 points (89/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Meizu M3 Note and the Vivo X300s?

The Meizu M3 Note has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Meizu M3 Note or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Meizu M3 Note or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Meizu M3 Note over the Vivo X300s?

The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.