Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Meizu 20 Classic

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Meizu 20 Classic (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 64/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 20 Classic has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,757,044); the Meizu 20 Classic is noticeably lighter (190g vs 206g).

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Meizu 20 Classic — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 94
Battery 37
Portability 47
Value for money 68

Meizu 20 Classic

Performance 76
Display 90
Camera 44
Battery 47
Portability 65
Value for money —

What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1757044
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 5311

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 44/100)

What makes Meizu 20 Classic better?

  • Bigger battery: 4700 vs 3998 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 190g vs 206g

  • Longer battery life (47/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better portability (65/100 vs 47/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Meizu 20 Classic, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 15 points higher (79/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 20 Classic leads (47/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (47/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (65/100 vs 47/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Pro: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Meizu 20 Classic: The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 17 Pro Meizu 20 Classic
Processor Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 2538751 1757044
Geekbench Single 3895 2004
Geekbench Multi 9988 5311
Display 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 2622x1206 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3998 mAh 4700 mAh
Charging 40W 67W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 168 —
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 16 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 18 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 26 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm 157.9×73.5×8.0 mm
Weight 206 g 190 g
Launch price $1099 —

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

  • Main: 48MP f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
94
camera

Meizu 20 Classic

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Meizu 20 Classic

  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

  • 3998 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
37
battery

Meizu 20 Classic

  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Meizu 20 Classic, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Apple A19 Pro
79/100
2538751 AnTuTu
Meizu 20 Classic Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
64/100 -44.5%
1757044 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads Meizu 20 Classic by 44.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

$1099

Meizu 20 Classic

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (92/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (94/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (47/100 vs 37/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (65/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Meizu 20 Classic?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Meizu 20 Classic — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Meizu 20 Classic?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Meizu 20 Classic — 64/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Meizu 20 Classic?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Meizu 20 Classic?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Meizu 20 Classic?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users.