Honor X5c vs Meizu 20 Classic
The Honor X5c (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, 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 36/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X5c has the bigger battery (5260 mAh vs 4700); the Meizu 20 Classic is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 358,608); the Meizu 20 Classic has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5c doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5c
Meizu 20 Classic
What makes Honor X5c better?
- Bigger battery: 5260 vs 4700 mAh
- Lighter: 186g vs 190g
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 47/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Meizu 20 Classic better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 67W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5c vs the Meizu 20 Classic, the Meizu 20 Classic scores 28 points higher (64/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic leads (76/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic leads (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (76/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X5c and the Meizu 20 Classic are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5c and the Meizu 20 Classic are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5c | Meizu 20 Classic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 157.9×73.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X5c
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Meizu 20 Classic
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X5c
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Meizu 20 Classic
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5c
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Meizu 20 Classic
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5c and Meizu 20 Classic, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 20 Classic leads Honor X5c by 79.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (76/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (90/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X5c and the Meizu 20 Classic are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X5c and the Meizu 20 Classic are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5c or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Meizu 20 Classic significantly outperforms the Honor X5c by 28 points (64/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X5c and the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Honor X5c has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Meizu 20 Classic — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5c or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Meizu 20 Classic leads on camera score (44/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X5c or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Meizu 20 Classic leads on performance (76/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5c over the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users.