Meizu 20 Classic vs Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
The Meizu 20 Classic (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads — 76/100 vs 64/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,797,821 vs 1,757,044); the Meizu 20 Classic is noticeably lighter (190g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 20 Classic
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
What makes Meizu 20 Classic better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 5179
- Lighter: 190g vs 229g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1797821 vs 1757044
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 144Hz
- Better camera (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 20 Classic vs the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro scores 12 points higher (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads (66/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic and the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (66/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (65/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 20 Classic | Sharp Aquos R9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 1797821 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3120 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×73.5×8.0 mm | 162.0×78.0×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu 20 Classic
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Meizu 20 Classic
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 6.7" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3120
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 20 Classic
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 20 Classic and Sharp Aquos R9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads Meizu 20 Classic by 2.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic and the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (81/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (66/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro (65/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is noticeably better than the Meizu 20 Classic — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 20 Classic and the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Meizu 20 Classic has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 20 Classic over the Sharp Aquos R9 Pro?
The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users. The Sharp Aquos R9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.