Meizu M3 Note vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Meizu M3 Note (2016) runs on the MediaTek Helio P10, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $150 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 17/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Meizu M3 Note doesn't; the Meizu M3 Note is noticeably lighter (163g vs 219g).
Meizu M3 Note
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Lighter: 163g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $999
- Better portability (79/100 vs 48/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 140
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 590
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Meizu M3 Note vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 73 points higher (90/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Meizu M3 Note — 10/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 92/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (98/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (89/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (79/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Meizu M3 Note | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P10 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 140 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 590 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 4100 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 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 | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 153.6×75.5×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $999 |
Meizu M3 Note
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Meizu M3 Note
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Meizu M3 Note
- 4100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Launch price difference: $849. Meizu M3 Note was $849 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (98/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (91/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note (89/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu M3 Note significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (79/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Meizu M3 Note or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu M3 Note by 73 points (90/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu M3 Note and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Meizu M3 Note has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu M3 Note or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu M3 Note or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Meizu M3 Note over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Meizu M3 Note is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.