Meizu 20 Classic vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The Meizu 20 Classic (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 64/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4700); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 1,757,044); the Meizu 20 Classic is noticeably lighter (190g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 20 Classic
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes Meizu 20 Classic better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 223g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 20 Classic vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 17 points higher (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Meizu 20 Classic are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (88/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (65/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 20 Classic | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 4701314 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×73.5×8.0 mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu 20 Classic
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu 20 Classic
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 20 Classic
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 20 Classic and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Meizu 20 Classic by 62.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Meizu 20 Classic are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (88/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (65/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is noticeably better than the Meizu 20 Classic — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 20 Classic and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Meizu 20 Classic has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 20 Classic over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.