Meizu 20 Classic vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Meizu 20 Classic (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 75/100 vs 64/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 20 Classic has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 1,757,044); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 20 Classic
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Meizu 20 Classic better?
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 5311
- Lighter: 162g vs 190g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 20 Classic vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 11 points higher (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 20 Classic leads (47/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (47/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (89/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 20 Classic | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 20 Classic
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 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 S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 20 Classic
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 20 Classic and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Meizu 20 Classic by 44.4% 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 S26 notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (91/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (77/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (47/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (89/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Meizu 20 Classic — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 20 Classic and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Meizu 20 Classic has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (91/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 20 Classic over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.