Meizu M3 Note vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Meizu M3 Note (2016) runs on the MediaTek Helio P10, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $150 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 17/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu M3 Note doesn't; the Meizu M3 Note is noticeably lighter (163g vs 213g).
Meizu M3 Note
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Lighter: 163g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $771
- Better portability (79/100 vs 46/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 140
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 590
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Meizu M3 Note vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 66 points higher (83/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (91/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Meizu M3 Note — 10/100, Xiaomi 15 Pro — 78/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (91/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (80/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (79/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Meizu M3 Note | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P10 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3001049 | |
| Geekbench Single | 140 | 2798 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 590 | 10104 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| 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 | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 153.6×75.5×8.2 mm | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $771 |
Meizu M3 Note
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Meizu M3 Note
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu M3 Note
- 4100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Launch price difference: $621. Meizu M3 Note was $621 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (91/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (90/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (80/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (79/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Meizu M3 Note or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 66 points (83/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu M3 Note and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Meizu M3 Note has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu M3 Note or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu M3 Note or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Meizu M3 Note over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.