Meizu 20 Classic vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Meizu 20 Classic (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 64/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4700); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 20 Classic
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Meizu 20 Classic better?
- Overall rating 64/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 20 Classic vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 28 points higher (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Meizu 20 Classic are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (85/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 20 Classic | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×73.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Meizu 20 Classic
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Meizu 20 Classic
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 20 Classic
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 20 Classic and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Meizu 20 Classic by 63.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Meizu 20 Classic are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (85/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic by 28 points (92/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Meizu 20 Classic and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Meizu 20 Classic has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 20 Classic over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.