Meizu 20 Classic vs Tecno Spark 40
The Meizu 20 Classic (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 20 Classic leads — 64/100 vs 39/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4700); the Meizu 20 Classic is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 20 Classic
Tecno Spark 40
What makes Meizu 20 Classic better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 67W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4700 mAh
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 47/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 20 Classic vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Meizu 20 Classic scores 25 points higher (64/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic leads (76/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic leads (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (76/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 and the Meizu 20 Classic are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 20 Classic | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×73.5×8.0 mm | 165.6×77.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $120 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 20 Classic
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Meizu 20 Classic
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 20 Classic
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 20 Classic and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 20 Classic leads Tecno Spark 40 by 390.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Meizu 20 Classic
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (76/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (90/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 and the Meizu 20 Classic are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Meizu 20 Classic significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 by 25 points (64/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu 20 Classic and the Tecno Spark 40?
The Meizu 20 Classic has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Meizu 20 Classic leads on camera score (44/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Meizu 20 Classic leads on performance (76/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 20 Classic over the Tecno Spark 40?
The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users.