Lava Play Ultra vs Meizu 20 Classic
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, 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 53/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Meizu 20 Classic is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Meizu 20 Classic
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 190g
- Better portability (71/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Meizu 20 Classic better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2813
- Faster charging: 67W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Meizu 20 Classic, the Meizu 20 Classic scores 11 points higher (64/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 20 Classic and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Meizu 20 Classic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 157.9×73.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Meizu 20 Classic
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 20 Classic
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Meizu 20 Classic
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Meizu 20 Classic, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 20 Classic leads Lava Play Ultra by 49.9% 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 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (76/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 20 Classic and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Meizu 20 Classic is noticeably better than the Lava Play Ultra — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Meizu 20 Classic — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Meizu 20 Classic leads on camera score (44/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Meizu 20 Classic leads on performance (76/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users.