Meizu 20 Classic vs Samsung Galaxy S25+
The Meizu 20 Classic (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads — 71/100 vs 64/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4700); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,219,688 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 20 Classic
Samsung Galaxy S25+
What makes Meizu 20 Classic better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3219688 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4700 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 47/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 20 Classic vs the Samsung Galaxy S25+, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ scores 7 points higher (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic and the Samsung Galaxy S25+ are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic and the Samsung Galaxy S25+ are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 20 Classic | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3219688 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9700 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×73.5×8.0 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 20 Classic
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Meizu 20 Classic
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 20 Classic
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 20 Classic and Samsung Galaxy S25+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads Meizu 20 Classic by 45.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Meizu 20 Classic
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (92/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic and the Samsung Galaxy S25+ are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic and the Samsung Galaxy S25+ are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ edges out the Meizu 20 Classic by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 20 Classic and the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Meizu 20 Classic has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 20 Classic over the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.