Huawei Pura X Max vs Meizu 20 Classic
The Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Meizu 20 Classic (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 64/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 4700); the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 1,757,044); the Meizu 20 Classic is noticeably lighter (190g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura X Max
Meizu 20 Classic
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 4700 mAh
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Meizu 20 Classic better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1680
- Faster charging: 67W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 229g
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura X Max vs the Meizu 20 Classic, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 6 points higher (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Meizu 20 Classic are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (72/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura X Max | Meizu 20 Classic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 2107301 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 5311 | |
| Display | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1828x2584 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58/IP59 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | 157.9×73.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1520 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Meizu 20 Classic
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 20 Classic
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Meizu 20 Classic
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura X Max and Meizu 20 Classic, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads Meizu 20 Classic by 19.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Meizu 20 Classic
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the Meizu 20 Classic are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (72/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Huawei Pura X Max edges out the Meizu 20 Classic by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura X Max and the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Huawei Pura X Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Meizu 20 Classic — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura X Max or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura X Max over the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users. The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users.