Apple iPhone 14 vs Meizu 20 Classic
The Apple iPhone 14 (2022) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Meizu 20 Classic (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 20 Classic leads — 64/100 vs 61/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 20 Classic has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 3279); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Meizu 20 Classic is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 1,413,275); the Apple iPhone 14 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 14
Meizu 20 Classic
What makes Apple iPhone 14 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2315 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5753 vs 5311
- Lighter: 172g vs 190g
- Better camera (67/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Meizu 20 Classic better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 1413275
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 3279 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 vs the Meizu 20 Classic, the Meizu 20 Classic scores 3 points higher (64/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 leads (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 20 Classic leads (47/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic and the Apple iPhone 14 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (47/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 14 is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 14 | Meizu 20 Classic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1413275 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2315 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5753 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3279 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 157.9×73.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 14
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Meizu 20 Classic
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 14
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Meizu 20 Classic
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 14
- 3279 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Meizu 20 Classic
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 14 and Meizu 20 Classic, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 20 Classic leads Apple iPhone 14 by 19.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Meizu 20 Classic
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic and the Apple iPhone 14 are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (90/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (67/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (47/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 14 is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Meizu 20 Classic edges out the Apple iPhone 14 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 14 and the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Apple iPhone 14 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Meizu 20 Classic — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Apple iPhone 14 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 14 over the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Apple iPhone 14 is a better fit for active users. The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users.