ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $999 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 71/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5800); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 5311
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (33/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $999
- Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 42/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | — | |
| Launch price | $999 | $700 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 78.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. ZTE Axon 60 Ultra was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (92/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (78/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.