Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Meizu 20 Classic
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Meizu 20 Classic (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 64/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4700); the Meizu 20 Classic is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 1,622,749); the Meizu 20 Classic is noticeably lighter (190g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Meizu 20 Classic
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better camera (74/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Meizu 20 Classic better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 1622749
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3894
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 230g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the Meizu 20 Classic, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 9 points higher (73/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (83/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (65/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | Meizu 20 Classic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1622749 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 157.9×73.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1250 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Meizu 20 Classic
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 20 Classic
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Meizu 20 Classic
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Meizu 20 Classic, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 20 Classic leads Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max by 7.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Meizu 20 Classic
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (74/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (83/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (65/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max edges out the Meizu 20 Classic by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Meizu 20 Classic — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Meizu 20 Classic leads on performance (76/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users.