Fairphone 3+ vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $489 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 26/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 243,691).

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 47 points (73/100 vs 26/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Fairphone 3+

Performance 18
Display 44
Camera 31
Battery 15
Portability 50
Value for money 0

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

Performance 76
Display 84
Camera 78
Battery 63
Portability 30
Value for money 60

What makes Fairphone 3+ better?

  • Cheaper at launch: $489 vs $700

  • Better portability (50/100 vs 30/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 243691
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 295
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1037
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3040 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 47 points higher (73/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Fairphone 3+ — 0/100, 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 ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (76/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (63/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (50/100 vs 30/100).

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Fairphone 3+ ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Processor Snapdragon 632 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 243691 1757044
Geekbench Single 295 2004
Geekbench Multi 1037 5311
Display 5.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2160 1260x2800
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3040 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 18W 80W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 10 Android 14
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm
Weight 189 g —
Launch price $489 $700

Camera comparison

Fairphone 3+

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Fairphone 3+

  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2160
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
44
display

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Fairphone 3+

  • 3040 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Fairphone 3+ and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Fairphone 3+ Snapdragon 632
26/100
243691 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
73/100 +86.1%
1757044 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Fairphone 3+ by 86.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Fairphone 3+

$489

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

$700

Launch price difference: $211. Fairphone 3+ was $211 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (76/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (84/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (78/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (63/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (50/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 47 points (73/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.