Meizu 20 Classic vs Tecno Spark 40c
The Meizu 20 Classic (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Tecno Spark 40c (2025) runs on the Helio G81. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 20 Classic leads — 64/100 vs 33/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40c has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Meizu 20 Classic is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 358,608); the Meizu 20 Classic has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 40c doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 20 Classic
Tecno Spark 40c
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 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40c better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4700 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 20 Classic vs the Tecno Spark 40c, the Meizu 20 Classic scores 31 points higher (64/100 vs 33/100). 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 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (76/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40c and the Meizu 20 Classic are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (65/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 20 Classic | Tecno Spark 40c | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×73.5×8.0 mm | 165.6×77.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $102 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 20 Classic
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Spark 40c
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Meizu 20 Classic
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Spark 40c
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 20 Classic
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40c
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 20 Classic and Tecno Spark 40c, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 20 Classic leads Tecno Spark 40c by 390.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Meizu 20 Classic
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (76/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (90/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (44/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40c and the Meizu 20 Classic are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (65/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Meizu 20 Classic significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c by 31 points (64/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu 20 Classic and the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Meizu 20 Classic has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Tecno Spark 40c — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Meizu 20 Classic leads on camera score (44/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Meizu 20 Classic leads on performance (76/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 20 Classic over the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users.