HMD Skyline vs Meizu 20 Classic
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, 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 62/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 20 Classic has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Meizu 20 Classic is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 798,429); the Meizu 20 Classic is noticeably lighter (190g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Meizu 20 Classic
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (75/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Meizu 20 Classic better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 33W
- Lighter: 190g vs 209g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Meizu 20 Classic, the Meizu 20 Classic scores 2 points higher (64/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic leads (76/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (76/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (75/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 20 Classic and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (47/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (65/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Meizu 20 Classic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 157.9×73.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Meizu 20 Classic
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Meizu 20 Classic
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Meizu 20 Classic
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Meizu 20 Classic, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 20 Classic leads HMD Skyline by 54.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (76/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (75/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 20 Classic and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (47/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (65/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Meizu 20 Classic edges out the HMD Skyline by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Meizu 20 Classic?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Meizu 20 Classic — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Meizu 20 Classic leads on performance (76/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users.