Meizu 20 Classic vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Meizu 20 Classic (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 20 Classic leads — 64/100 vs 51/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A26 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the Meizu 20 Classic is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 767,711).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 20 Classic
Samsung Galaxy A26
What makes Meizu 20 Classic better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 767711
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2710
- Faster charging: 67W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 200g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 20 Classic vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, 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 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic leads (44/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (76/100 vs 53/100). 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 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 20 Classic and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 20 Classic | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 767711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 2710 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×73.5×8.0 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $250 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 20 Classic
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Meizu 20 Classic
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 20 Classic
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 20 Classic and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 20 Classic leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 128.9% 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 Samsung Galaxy A26 (76/100 vs 53/100).
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 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 20 Classic and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Meizu 20 Classic is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A26 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 20 Classic and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Meizu 20 Classic has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Meizu 20 Classic leads on camera score (44/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Meizu 20 Classic leads on performance (76/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 20 Classic over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users.