Fairphone 5 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 67/100 vs 47/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200).

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 20 points (67/100 vs 47/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
Performance
Display 72
Camera 48
Battery 28
Portability 36
Value for money 6
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Performance 75
Display 84
Camera 57
Battery 63
Portability 30
Value for money
What makes Fairphone 5 better?

  • Better portability (36/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (57/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 28/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 20 points higher (67/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (63/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100).

Fairphone 5: The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 5 ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm QCM6490 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1754213
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 6.5" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1224x2700 1260x2800
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 30W 80W
DXOMark (camera) 108
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades Android 14
Brightness (peak) 880 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP55 IP68
Dimensions 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm
Weight 212 g
Price $770
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
48
camera
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2700
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
72
display
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
28
battery
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 5
$770
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (63/100 vs 28/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 20 points (67/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (57/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.