Meizu 20 Classic vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Meizu 20 Classic (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 20 Classic leads — 64/100 vs 48/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M17 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the Meizu 20 Classic is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 607,489).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 20 Classic
Samsung Galaxy M17
What makes Meizu 20 Classic better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1826
- Faster charging: 67W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 47/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 20 Classic vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Meizu 20 Classic scores 16 points higher (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic leads (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic leads (44/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Meizu 20 Classic are nearly equal (69/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 20 Classic | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 607489 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 1826 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×73.5×8.0 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $130 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 20 Classic
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Meizu 20 Classic
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 20 Classic
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 20 Classic and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 20 Classic leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 189.2% 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (76/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (90/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (44/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Meizu 20 Classic are nearly equal (69/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Meizu 20 Classic is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy M17 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 20 Classic and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Meizu 20 Classic has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Meizu 20 Classic leads on camera score (44/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Meizu 20 Classic leads on performance (76/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 20 Classic over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.