Meizu 20 Classic vs Poco M8s
The Meizu 20 Classic (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 20 Classic leads — 64/100 vs 51/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4700); the Meizu 20 Classic is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 617,626); the Meizu 20 Classic is noticeably lighter (190g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 20 Classic
Poco M8s
What makes Meizu 20 Classic better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 67W vs 33W
- Lighter: 190g vs 217g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Poco M8s better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 20 Classic vs the Poco M8s, the Meizu 20 Classic scores 13 points higher (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic leads (76/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic leads (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s leads (58/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Poco M8s (76/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Poco M8s (65/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 20 Classic | Poco M8s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 617626 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 2183 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×73.5×8.0 mm | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | — | $189 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 20 Classic
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Meizu 20 Classic
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 20 Classic
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 20 Classic and Poco M8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 20 Classic leads Poco M8s by 184.5% 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 Poco M8s (76/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Poco M8s (65/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Poco M8s?
The Meizu 20 Classic is noticeably better than the Poco M8s — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 20 Classic and the Poco M8s?
The Meizu 20 Classic has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Poco M8s — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Poco M8s?
The Meizu 20 Classic leads on camera score (44/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Poco M8s?
The Meizu 20 Classic leads on performance (76/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 20 Classic over the Poco M8s?
The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users.