Meizu 20 Classic vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Meizu 20 Classic (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 64/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4700); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 1,757,044); the Meizu 20 Classic is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 20 Classic
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Meizu 20 Classic better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 20 Classic vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 12 points higher (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (65/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 20 Classic | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×73.5×8.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu 20 Classic
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu 20 Classic
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 20 Classic
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 20 Classic and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Meizu 20 Classic by 62.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (99/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (80/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (65/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 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 Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Meizu 20 Classic has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Meizu 20 Classic leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 20 Classic over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.