Honor Magic8 vs Meizu 20 Classic
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Meizu 20 Classic (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 64/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4700); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,757,044); the Meizu 20 Classic is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Meizu 20 Classic
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Meizu 20 Classic better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Meizu 20 Classic, the Honor Magic8 scores 24 points higher (88/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (98/100 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 Magic8 significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (85/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Meizu 20 Classic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 157.9×73.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Meizu 20 Classic
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 20 Classic
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Meizu 20 Classic
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Meizu 20 Classic, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Meizu 20 Classic by 129.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Meizu 20 Classic
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (98/100 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 Magic8 significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (85/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic by 24 points (88/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Meizu 20 Classic — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users.