Honor Magic9 Super vs Meizu 20 Classic
The Honor Magic9 Super (2026) 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 Magic9 Super leads — 87/100 vs 64/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Super has the bigger battery (11000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor Magic9 Super is faster in AnTuTu (4,290,399 vs 1,757,044); the Meizu 20 Classic is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Super
Meizu 20 Classic
What makes Honor Magic9 Super better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4290399 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 11000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Meizu 20 Classic better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 227g
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Super vs the Meizu 20 Classic, the Honor Magic9 Super scores 23 points higher (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super leads (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (65/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Super | Meizu 20 Classic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4290399 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2788 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 11000 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.7×8.1 mm | 157.9×73.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Meizu 20 Classic
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Super
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2788
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 20 Classic
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Super
- 11000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Meizu 20 Classic
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Super and Meizu 20 Classic, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Super leads Meizu 20 Classic by 144.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Super notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (99/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (91/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 Super (65/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Honor Magic9 Super significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic by 23 points (87/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Super and the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Honor Magic9 Super has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Meizu 20 Classic — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Super or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Honor Magic9 Super leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Super over the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Honor Magic9 Super 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.