Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Meizu 20 Classic
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Meizu 20 Classic (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 64/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Meizu 20 Classic
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Meizu 20 Classic better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 201g
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Meizu 20 Classic, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 20 points higher (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (91/100 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 Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Meizu 20 Classic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 157.9×73.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Meizu 20 Classic
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 20 Classic
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Meizu 20 Classic
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Meizu 20 Classic, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Meizu 20 Classic by 77.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (91/100 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 Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (86/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic by 20 points (84/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Meizu 20 Classic — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users.