Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Meizu 20 Classic
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Meizu 20 Classic (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 64/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4700); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,757,044); the Meizu 20 Classic is noticeably lighter (190g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Meizu 20 Classic
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better camera (74/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Meizu 20 Classic better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1636
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 248g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Meizu 20 Classic, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 11 points higher (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (65/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Meizu 20 Classic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 157.9×73.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Meizu 20 Classic
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 20 Classic
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Meizu 20 Classic
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Meizu 20 Classic, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Meizu 20 Classic by 8.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (74/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (86/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (65/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is noticeably better than the Meizu 20 Classic — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Meizu 20 Classic — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users.