Meizu 20 Classic vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Meizu 20 Classic (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 64/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4700); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,757,044); the Meizu 20 Classic is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 20 Classic
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Meizu 20 Classic better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Better display (90/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 20 Classic vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 21 points higher (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (81/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (65/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 20 Classic | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×73.5×8.0 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 20 Classic
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu 20 Classic
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 20 Classic
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 20 Classic and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Meizu 20 Classic by 55.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu 20 Classic
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (90/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (79/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (81/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (65/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic by 21 points (85/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu 20 Classic and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Meizu 20 Classic has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 20 Classic over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.