HMD Aura vs Meizu 20 Classic
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, 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 21/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Aura has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Meizu 20 Classic is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 153,667); the Meizu 20 Classic has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura doesn't; the HMD Aura is noticeably lighter (175g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
Meizu 20 Classic
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Lighter: 175g vs 190g
- Overall rating 21/100
What makes Meizu 20 Classic better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 846
- Faster charging: 67W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the Meizu 20 Classic, the Meizu 20 Classic scores 43 points higher (64/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic leads (76/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic leads (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (76/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 20 Classic and the HMD Aura are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic and the HMD Aura are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | Meizu 20 Classic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 157.9×73.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Meizu 20 Classic
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Meizu 20 Classic
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Meizu 20 Classic
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura and Meizu 20 Classic, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 20 Classic leads HMD Aura by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (76/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (90/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (44/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 20 Classic and the HMD Aura are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic and the HMD Aura are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Meizu 20 Classic significantly outperforms the HMD Aura by 43 points (64/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the Meizu 20 Classic?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Meizu 20 Classic — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Meizu 20 Classic leads on camera score (44/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Meizu 20 Classic leads on performance (76/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura over the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users.