Meizu M3 Note vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Meizu M3 Note (2016) runs on the MediaTek Helio P10, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 17/100 (a 75-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu M3 Note doesn't.

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 75 points (92/100 vs 17/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Meizu M3 Note

Performance 0
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 35
Portability 79
Value for money 8

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Meizu M3 Note better?


  • Overall rating 17/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 140
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 590
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu M3 Note vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 75 points higher (92/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (85/100 vs 35/100).

Vivo X500 Pro Max: The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Meizu M3 Note Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor MediaTek Helio P10 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu — 4838033
Geekbench Single 140 4188
Geekbench Multi 590 13145
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution — 1260x2800
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4100 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging — 100W
Wireless charging — 40W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 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 —
Launch price $150 —

Camera comparison

Meizu M3 Note

  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Meizu M3 Note

  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Meizu M3 Note

  • 4100 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
35
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Meizu M3 Note

$150

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (100/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (94/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (87/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (85/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Meizu M3 Note or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 75 points (92/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Meizu M3 Note and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Meizu M3 Note has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Meizu M3 Note or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Meizu M3 Note or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Meizu M3 Note over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.