Meizu 20 Classic vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

The Meizu 20 Classic (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 70/100 vs 64/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4700); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,814,251 vs 1,757,044); the Meizu 20 Classic is noticeably lighter (190g vs 215g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 edges out the Meizu 20 Classic by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Meizu 20 Classic

Performance 76
Display 90
Camera 44
Battery 47
Portability 65
Value for money —

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

Performance 93
Display 79
Camera 50
Battery 52
Portability 44
Value for money 48

What makes Meizu 20 Classic better?

  • Faster charging: 67W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 190g vs 215g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (65/100 vs 44/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2814251 vs 1757044
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4700 mAh

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better camera (50/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 47/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu 20 Classic vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 6 points higher (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (93/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (93/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (65/100 vs 44/100).

Meizu 20 Classic: The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Meizu 20 Classic Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1757044 2814251
Geekbench Single 2004 3639
Geekbench Multi 5311 11047
Display 6.5" OLED 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2400 1968x2184
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 67W 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 10 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 800 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP48
Dimensions 157.9×73.5×8.0 mm —
Weight 190 g 215 g
Launch price — $1999

Camera comparison

Meizu 20 Classic

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera

Display comparison

Meizu 20 Classic

  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Meizu 20 Classic

  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Meizu 20 Classic and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Meizu 20 Classic Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
64/100
1757044 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
70/100 +37.6%
2814251 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Meizu 20 Classic by 37.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Meizu 20 Classic

Price unknown

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

$1999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (93/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (65/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 edges out the Meizu 20 Classic by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Meizu 20 Classic and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Meizu 20 Classic has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Meizu 20 Classic over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.