Meizu M3 Note vs Xiaomi 14

The Meizu M3 Note (2016) runs on the MediaTek Helio P10, while the Xiaomi 14 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $150 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 14 leads — 75/100 vs 17/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 14 has the bigger battery (4610 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 14 has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu M3 Note doesn't; the Meizu M3 Note is noticeably lighter (163g vs 193g).

The Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 58 points (75/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu M3 Note
Performance 0
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 35
Portability 79
Value for money 10
Xiaomi 14
Performance 82
Display 85
Camera 71
Battery 65
Portability 61
Value for money 62
What makes Meizu M3 Note better?
  • Lighter: 163g vs 193g
  • Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $599

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Xiaomi 14 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2200 vs 140
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7000 vs 590
  • Bigger battery: 4610 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (71/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (65/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu M3 Note vs the Xiaomi 14, the Xiaomi 14 scores 58 points higher (75/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 leads (65/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Meizu M3 Note — 10/100, Xiaomi 14 — 62/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (71/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (65/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 (79/100 vs 61/100).

Meizu M3 Note: The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 14: The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Meizu M3 Note Xiaomi 14
Processor MediaTek Helio P10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 2363726
Geekbench Single 140 2200
Geekbench Multi 590 7000
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2670x1200
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4100 mAh 4610 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 50W
DXOMark (camera) 138
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 / HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 153.6×75.5×8.2 mm 152.8×71.5×8.2 mm
Weight 163 g 193 g
Launch price $150 $599
Camera comparison
Meizu M3 Note
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Xiaomi 14
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
71
camera
Display comparison
Meizu M3 Note
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Xiaomi 14
  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2670x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Meizu M3 Note
  • 4100 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
35
battery
Xiaomi 14
  • 4610 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
65
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu M3 Note
$150
Xiaomi 14
$599

Launch price difference: $449. Meizu M3 Note was $449 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (82/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (85/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (71/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (65/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 (79/100 vs 61/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu M3 Note or the Xiaomi 14?

The Xiaomi 14 significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 58 points (75/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Meizu M3 Note and the Xiaomi 14?

The Meizu M3 Note has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Xiaomi 14 — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Meizu M3 Note or the Xiaomi 14?

The Xiaomi 14 leads on camera score (71/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Meizu M3 Note or the Xiaomi 14?

The Xiaomi 14 leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Meizu M3 Note over the Xiaomi 14?

The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power users.