HMD Aura vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, 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 21/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 153,667); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Better portability (64/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 52 points higher (73/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (76/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Aura (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (64/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $700 |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads HMD Aura by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Aura
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (76/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Aura (63/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (64/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Aura by 52 points (73/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.