Apple iPhone Air vs Meizu 20 Classic

The Apple iPhone Air (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 Air leads — 75/100 vs 64/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 20 Classic has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,757,044); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 190g).

The Apple iPhone Air is noticeably better than the Meizu 20 Classic — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone Air

Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 73
Battery 26
Portability 96
Value for money 60

Meizu 20 Classic

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

What makes Apple iPhone Air better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1757044
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 5311
  • Lighter: 165g vs 190g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better camera (73/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (96/100 vs 65/100)

What makes Meizu 20 Classic better?

  • Bigger battery: 4700 vs 3149 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Longer battery life (47/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Meizu 20 Classic, the Apple iPhone Air scores 11 points higher (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 20 Classic leads (47/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 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 Air notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (73/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (47/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (96/100 vs 65/100).

Apple iPhone Air: The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Meizu 20 Classic: The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone Air Meizu 20 Classic
Processor Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 2538751 1757044
Geekbench Single 3850 2004
Geekbench Multi 9800 5311
Display 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 2736x1260 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3149 mAh 4700 mAh
Charging 40W 67W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 141 —
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 16 MP
Front camera 12 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 156.2×74.7×5.6 mm 157.9×73.5×8.0 mm
Weight 165 g 190 g
Launch price $999 —

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone Air

  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Front: 12MP
73
camera

Meizu 20 Classic

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

Display comparison

Apple iPhone Air

  • 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2736x1260
  • 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 Air

  • 3149 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
26
battery

Meizu 20 Classic

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

Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone Air Apple A19 Pro
75/100
2538751 AnTuTu
Meizu 20 Classic Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
64/100 -44.5%
1757044 AnTuTu

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

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone Air

$999

Meizu 20 Classic

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 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 Air notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (73/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (47/100 vs 26/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (96/100 vs 65/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Apple iPhone Air is noticeably better than the Meizu 20 Classic — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

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

The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Meizu 20 Classic — 64/100.

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

The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 44/100).

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

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

Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Meizu 20 Classic?

The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users.