Side-by-side technical data
Meizu 20 Classic vs Meizu 21 Note
Comparison between Meizu 20 Classic and Meizu 21 Note: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Meizu.
The verdict
Your pick: Meizu 21 Note, ahead on Design & display and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | 20 Classic | 21 Note |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.2 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.7 | 8.0 |
| Camera | 7.8 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Battery & charging | 5.5 | 6.6 |
Which one is for you?
Meizu 20 Classic, if you care about…
- Weight
- 190 g
- against 205 g
Meizu 21 Note, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,500 mAh
- against 4,700 mAh
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against OLED
- Peak Display Brightness
- 5,000 nits
- against 800 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 450 ppi
- against 402 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 20 Classic | 21 Note |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,754,491 Best value | 1,749,692 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,027 | 2,027 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3, 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715, 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710, and 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 | Octa-core processor with 1 Cortex-X3 core at 3.2 GHz, 2 Cortex-A715 cores at 2.8 GHz, 2 Cortex-A710 cores at 2.8 GHz, and 3 Cortex-A510 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | 20 Classic | 21 Note |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Silver, Green, Black, Yellow, Rose Gold | Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm Best value | 8.2 mm |
| Body Width | 73.5 mm | 76.9 mm |
| Body Height | 157.9 mm | 162.4 mm |
| Weight | 190 g Best value | 205 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.2 % | 89.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Metal | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic, Polycarbonate |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP65 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | 20 Classic | 21 Note |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 5,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 67 W Best value | 65 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable, USB Power Delivery |
Display
| Specification | 20 Classic | 21 Note |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | 5,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.55″ | 6.78″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,264 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,780 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 402 ppi | 450 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 2,160 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 | 8,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, 10-Bit Panel, Always-On Display | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, HDR10+, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, LTPO, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | 20 Classic | 21 Note |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 20 Classic | 21 Note |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | 20 Classic | 21 Note |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 14 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | 20 Classic | 21 Note |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, Computer Sync, Infrared, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage | Infrared, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 20 Classic | 21 Note |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC |
