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 — 73/100 vs 47/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 5
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
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 (78/100 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 26 points higher (73/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 48/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (78/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1757044 | |
| 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 | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | — | |
| Launch price | — | $700 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Fairphone 5
Price unknownDetailed 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 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (78/100 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 26 points (73/100 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 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.