Meizu 20 Classic vs Xiaomi 17

The Meizu 20 Classic (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 64/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4700); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 1,757,044).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic by 23 points (87/100 vs 64/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Meizu 20 Classic

Performance 76
Display 90
Camera 44
Battery 47
Portability 65
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17

Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 88

What makes Meizu 20 Classic better?

  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 190g vs 191g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better portability (65/100 vs 63/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 1757044
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 47/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Meizu 20 Classic vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 23 points higher (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (95/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).

Meizu 20 Classic: The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Meizu 20 Classic Xiaomi 17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1757044 3248535
Geekbench Single 2004 3566
Geekbench Multi 5311 10162
Display 6.5" OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2656x1200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 67W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 800 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 157.9×73.5×8.0 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 190 g 191 g
Launch price — $709

Camera comparison

Meizu 20 Classic

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera

Xiaomi 17

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Display comparison

Meizu 20 Classic

  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display

Xiaomi 17

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Meizu 20 Classic

  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery

Xiaomi 17

  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Meizu 20 Classic and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Meizu 20 Classic Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
64/100
1757044 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +45.9%
3248535 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Meizu 20 Classic by 45.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Meizu 20 Classic

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17

$709

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (95/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (81/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic (87/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Meizu 20 Classic by 23 points (87/100 vs 64/100).

What is the rating of the Meizu 20 Classic and the Xiaomi 17?

The Meizu 20 Classic has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Meizu 20 Classic or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Meizu 20 Classic over the Xiaomi 17?

The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.