Meizu 20 Classic vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Meizu 20 Classic (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 20 Classic leads — 64/100 vs 50/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 20 Classic has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Meizu 20 Classic is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 750,481); the Meizu 20 Classic has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 20 Classic
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Meizu 20 Classic better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 190g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 20 Classic vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Meizu 20 Classic scores 14 points higher (64/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic leads (76/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (76/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (90/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 20 Classic | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×73.5×8.0 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu 20 Classic
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Meizu 20 Classic
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 20 Classic
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 20 Classic and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 20 Classic leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 134.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (76/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (90/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (47/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Meizu 20 Classic is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Meizu 20 Classic and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Meizu 20 Classic has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Meizu 20 Classic leads on performance (76/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 20 Classic over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users.