Meizu 20 Classic vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Meizu 20 Classic (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 20 Classic leads — 64/100 vs 55/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 4700); the Meizu 20 Classic is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 879,714); the Meizu 20 Classic is noticeably lighter (190g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Meizu 20 Classic
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Meizu 20 Classic better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2813
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 213g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Meizu 20 Classic vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Meizu 20 Classic scores 9 points higher (64/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic leads (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (65/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Meizu 20 Classic | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.9×73.5×8.0 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | — | $185 |
Camera comparison
Meizu 20 Classic
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Meizu 20 Classic
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Meizu 20 Classic
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Meizu 20 Classic and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 20 Classic leads Vivo Y500 (China) by 99.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Meizu 20 Classic
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (76/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (74/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (65/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Meizu 20 Classic edges out the Vivo Y500 (China) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Meizu 20 Classic and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Meizu 20 Classic has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Meizu 20 Classic leads on camera score (44/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Meizu 20 Classic leads on performance (76/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Meizu 20 Classic over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users.