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Meizu 20 (12GB + 512GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£470RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:512 GBScreen size:6.55 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 16 MP & 5 MP

Meizu 20 (12GB + 512GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.6

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 77% of models
Score components

90%

7.6

Technical score

10%

?

User score

▲Better than 77% of smartphones
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 78% of models
Score components

25%

8.8

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.4

Camera

15%

6.7

Display

15%

6.0

Battery

10%

7.8

Software

10%

7.8

Connectivity

4%

7.1

Audio

3%

6.5

Design

▲Better than 78% of smartphones
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £470

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Technical Specifications of smartphone Meizu 20 (12GB + 512GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 78% of models
Score components:

25%

8.8

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.4

Camera

15%

6.7

Display

15%

6.0

Battery

10%

7.8

Software

10%

7.8

Connectivity

4%

7.1

Audio

3%

6.5

Design

7.6
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Meizu 20 (12GB + 512GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 78% of models
Score components:

60%

7.6

Overall score

40%

8.0

Price

7.8
Brand name
Meizu
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
▲ Better than 87% of models
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor which is faster than processors in 86.6% of smartphones and equal to processors in 2.4% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
12 GB
RAM capacity
12 GB
▲ Better than 59% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 12 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 59% of smartphones and equal to that of 24.3% of smartphones.
Internal storage
512 GB
Internal storage
512 GB
▲ Better than 77% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 512 GB which is larger than the storage of 77.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 17.2% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
3.2 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
3.2 GHz
▲ Better than 81% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 3.2 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 81.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 7.1% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
▲ Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 13
Android version
Android 13
Android version
Android 13
▼ Worse than 51% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 13 which is older than that found in 50.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 16.5% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
▼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
▲ Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
▲ Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
▲ Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 16 MP & 5 MP
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 16 MP & 5 MP
▲ Better than 62% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 16 MP & 5 MP which is higher than that of 62.2% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.9 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/1.9 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
▼ Worse than 87% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.9 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 which is narrower than that of 87% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
▲ Better than 65% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 50 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 65.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 16.5% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
▲ Better than 58% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1 µm which is larger than in 57.7% of smartphones and equal to the size in 20% of smartphones.
2 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
▲ Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
▲ Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.55 inches
Screen size
6.55 inches
▼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.55 inches which is smaller than the screens of 76.2% of smartphones and equal to those of 1.7% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
▼ Worse than 43% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2400 px which is higher than that of 36.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 20.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
402 ppi
Pixel density
402 ppi
▲ Better than 62% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 402 ppi which is higher than that of 61.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.3% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
▲ Better than 41% of models
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
144 Hz
Refresh rate
144 Hz
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 144 Hz which is higher than in 89.9% of smartphones and equal to that in 8.5% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
4,700 mAh
Battery capacity
4,700 mAh
▼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,700 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 74.7% of smartphones and equal to those in 1.3% of smartphones.
Charging speed
67 W
Charging speed
67 W
▲ Better than 73% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 67 W which is faster than in 72.8% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 4.1% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
▲ Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
▼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
▲ Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
▼ Worse than 45% of models
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
▼ Worse than 23% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
▼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
▼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
157.9 mm
Height
157.9 mm
▲ Better than 87% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 157.9 mm which is shorter than 86.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Width
73.5 mm
Width
73.5 mm
▲ Better than 87% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 73.5 mm which is narrower than 87.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Thickness
8 mm
Thickness
8 mm
▲ Better than 63% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8 mm which is thinner than 63.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.9% of smartphones.
Weight
190 g
Weight
190 g
▲ Better than 63% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 190 g which is lighter than 63.5% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 4.4% of smartphones.
Device volume
91,688 cm³
Device volume
91,688 cm³
▲ Better than 67% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 91,688 cm³ which is smaller than 66.7% of smartphones.
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Meizu 20 (12GB + 512GB) vs the average smartphone

246810TotalPerformance & HardwareSoftwareCameraConnectivityDisplayBatteryAudioDesign
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 2x more storage
    Internal storage
    512 GB
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (512 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 256 GB
  • 3.9x higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    12,155
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <661 – >11.1k
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (12,155 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    12,155 vs 3,115
  • 33.3% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    3.2 GHz
    ▲ Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 2.12x higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    1999
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (1999 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    1,999 vs 942
  • 4 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    12 GB
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    50 mm²
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 6x more shader units
    N. of shading units
    1,536
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <32 – >1.5k
    This smartphone features more shader units than the average smartphone (1,536 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    1,536 vs 256
  • 5.9% better value for money
    Meizu 20 (12GB + 512GB) has better value for money than the average smartphone (7.77 vs 7.3).
    7.77 vs 7.34
  • 2x more storage
    Internal storage
    512 GB
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (512 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 256 GB
  • 3.9x higher 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    12,155
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <661 – >11.1k
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life than the average smartphone (12,155 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115.
    12,155 vs 3,115
  • 33.3% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    3.2 GHz
    ▲ Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 2.12x higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    1999
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (1999 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    1,999 vs 942
  • 4 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    12 GB
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 6x more shader units
    N. of shading units
    1,536
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <32 – >1.5k
    This smartphone features more shader units than the average smartphone (1,536 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    1,536 vs 256
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    1 x 3.2 GHz & 4 x 2.8 GHz & 3 x 2 GHz
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x3.2 GHz & 4x2.8 GHz & 3x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x3.2 GHz & 4x2.8 GHz & 3x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    Process node
    4 nm
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • 3.63x higher 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    13,873
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <975 – >12.4k
    This smartphone scores higher in 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited than the average smartphone (13,873 vs 3,825). The average smartphone scores 3,825.
    13,873 vs 3,825
  • 2.5x higher memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    64 GB/s
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (64 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    64 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 2.22x higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    5,631
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (5,631 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    5,631 vs 2,533
  • Better processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    This smartphone features a better processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    5
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 3x higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    3,673
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <313 – >4.7k
    This smartphone performs better in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (3,673 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    3,673 vs 1,226
  • 2x more L3 cache
    L3 cache
    8,192 KB
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <1k KB – >8.2k KB
    This smartphone has more L3 cache than the average smartphone (8192 KB vs 4096 KB). The average L3 cache is 4096 KB.
    8,192 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 2 more memory channels
    Memory channels
    4
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This smartphone has more memory channels than the average smartphone (4 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 memory channels.
    4 vs 2
  • 52.7% faster memory speed
    Memory speed
    4,200 MHz
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (4200 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    4,200 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • Supports newer OpenGL version
    OpenGL version
    3.3
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer OpenGL version than the average smartphone (3.3 vs 3.2). The average version is 3.2.
    3.3 vs 3.2
  • 80.4% higher 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
    3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
    1,097
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <133 – >2.4k
    This smartphone performs better in 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark than the average smartphone (1,097 vs 608). The average score is 608.
    1,097 vs 608
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    Maximum RAM
    16 GB
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • 2.1% faster GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    970 MHz
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a higher GPU frequency than the average smartphone (970 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone GPU frequency is 950 MHz.
    970 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 5% lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    6.3 W
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (6.3 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    6.3 W vs 6 W
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    50 mm²
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Better main camera video
    Main camera video
    4320 x 24 fps
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 44.20x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    4320x24 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    Manual shutter speed
    yes
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    This smartphone allows manual shutter speed control, the average smartphone does not. 29.8% of smartphones include this.
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    HDR10 video recording
    yes
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    Dual-tone LED flash
    yes
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 0.2 µm larger main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    1.0 µm
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    2 binned
    1.0 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    32 MP
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (32 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    32 MP vs 16 MP
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    50 MP & 16 MP & 5 MP
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (50 MP & 16 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    50 MP & 16 MP & 5 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.3
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.3 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.3 vs 5.2
  • 20% higher refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    144 Hz
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a higher refresh rate than the average smartphone (144 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone refresh rate is 120 Hz.
    144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Has an always-on display
    Always-on display
    yes
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • 21.2% higher screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    800 nits
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a higher screen brightness than the average smartphone (800 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone brightness is 660 nits.
    800 nits vs 660 nits
  • 1.8% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    402 ppi
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (402 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    402 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 2.03x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    67 W
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (67 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    67 W vs 33 W
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    aptX Adaptive
    yes
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • 2.5 mm narrower
    Width
    73.5 mm
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (73.5 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    73.5 mm vs 76 mm
  • 5.7 mm shorter
    Height
    157.9 mm
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (157.9 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    157.9 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 3.2% lighter
    Weight
    190 g
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (190 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    190 g vs 196.2 g
  • 0.3 mm thinner
    Thickness
    8 mm
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (8 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    8 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.9 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.9 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.9 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • 38% lower PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    487 min
    ▼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <487 min – >1.3k min
    This smartphone scores lower in PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark than the average smartphone (487 min vs 786 min). The average smartphone scores 786 min.
    487 min vs 786 min
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • Lower IP rating
    IP rating
    IP54
    ▼ Worse than 69% of models
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP54 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP54 vs IP67
  • 0.12 inches inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6.55 inches
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.55 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.5
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.5 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.5 vs f/2.2
  • 6% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,700 mAh
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4700 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,700 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 5.44x less popular
    Meizu 20 (12GB + 512GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 80.8% more expensive
    Meizu 20 (12GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£470 vs £260).
    £470 vs £260
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 13
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 13 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 13 vs Android 14
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.9 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.9 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.9 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.5
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.5 vs f/2.2). The average smartphone front aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.5 vs f/2.2
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 0.12 inches inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6.55 inches
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.55 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 200 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    800 nits
    ▼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (800 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    800 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 38% lower PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    487 min
    ▼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <487 min – >1.3k min
    This smartphone scores lower in PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark than the average smartphone (487 min vs 786 min). The average smartphone scores 786 min.
    487 min vs 786 min
  • 6% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,700 mAh
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4700 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    4,700 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Lower IP rating
    IP rating
    IP54
    ▼ Worse than 69% of models
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP54 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP54 vs IP67
  • 1 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2023
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2023 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    March 2023
    2023 vs 2024

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01/02/2024
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09/08/2023
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What we like about Meizu 20 (12GB + 512GB)

  • Premium build quality and elegant design with polished aluminum frames
  • High-performance Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset suitable for gaming
  • Exceptionally fast and accurate ultrasonic fingerprint recognition
  • Fluid user experience with the high 144Hz refresh rate display
  • Loud and high-quality stereo speaker output
  • Fast charging capabilities and generally solid battery life

What we don't like about Meizu 20 (12GB + 512GB)

  • Display clarity issues due to the RGB delta pixel structure making text appear blurry
  • Lower peak brightness compared to competitors, making HDR content less impactful
  • Software limitations of the Chinese ROM for global users, including bloatware and lack of native GMS
  • Asymmetrical bezel design with a noticeably wider bottom chin
  • Potential network/caller ID issues when used with certain international SIM cards
  • Overheating problems reported by some users during high-wattage charging

Verdict

The Meizu 20 (12GB + 512GB) is a flagship smartphone powered by the high-performance Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and runs on Android 13 with the Flyme 10 OS overlay. It features a 6.55-inch OLED display with a 144Hz adaptive refresh rate and a substantial 4700mAh battery supporting 67W wired fast charging. The phone boasts a versatile triple-camera system, including a 50MP main sensor, 16MP ultrawide, and 5MP macro lens, along with a 32MP front camera. Key pros include its powerful performance, fast and smooth 144Hz display, ample UFS 4.0 storage, and premium build quality. Potential cons are its limited brand recognition and official availability in global markets, lack of an official IP rating for water resistance, and the absence of expandable storage.

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