Meizu M3 Note vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Meizu M3 Note (2016) runs on the MediaTek Helio P10, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $150 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads — 55/100 vs 17/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo Y500 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu M3 Note doesn't; the Meizu M3 Note is noticeably lighter (163g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu M3 Note
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Meizu M3 Note better?
- Lighter: 163g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $185
- Better portability (79/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 140
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 590
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu M3 Note vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Vivo Y500 (China) scores 38 points higher (55/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Meizu M3 Note — 8/100, Vivo Y500 (China) — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (79/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu M3 Note | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P10 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 140 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 590 | 2813 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 153.6×75.5×8.2 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Meizu M3 Note
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Meizu M3 Note
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu M3 Note
- 4100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $35. Meizu M3 Note was $35 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (55/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (74/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (79/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu M3 Note or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 38 points (55/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu M3 Note and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Meizu M3 Note has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu M3 Note or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu M3 Note or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Meizu M3 Note over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Vivo Y500 (China) (55/100 vs 0/100).