Meizu 20 Classic vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Meizu 20 Classic (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 64/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 1,757,044); the Meizu 20 Classic is noticeably lighter (190g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 20 Classic
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Meizu 20 Classic better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 214g
- Better display (90/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 20 Classic vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 20 points higher (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 20 Classic | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×73.5×8.0 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 20 Classic
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Meizu 20 Classic
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 20 Classic
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 20 Classic and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Meizu 20 Classic by 49.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu 20 Classic
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (96/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (86/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic by 20 points (84/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu 20 Classic and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Meizu 20 Classic has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 20 Classic over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.