HMD Skyline vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, 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 62/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 798,429).

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is noticeably better than the HMD Skyline — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

HMD Skyline

Performance 53
Display 90
Camera 75
Battery 45
Portability 44
Value for money —

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

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

What makes HMD Skyline better?

  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (44/100 vs 30/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 798429
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2687
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 75/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 45/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 11 points higher (73/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (76/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (63/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).

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

Specs comparison

Specification HMD Skyline ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 798429 1757044
Geekbench Single 1015 2004
Geekbench Multi 2687 5311
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1260x2800
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 33W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm
Weight 209 g —
Launch price — $700

Camera comparison

HMD Skyline

  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
75
camera

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

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

Display comparison

HMD Skyline

  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

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

Battery and charging

HMD Skyline

  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless: 15W
45
battery

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

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

Overall performance score

We compared HMD Skyline and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

HMD Skyline Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
62/100
798429 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
73/100 +54.6%
1757044 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads HMD Skyline by 54.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

HMD Skyline

Price unknown

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

$700

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (76/100 vs 53/100).

display

In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (63/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is noticeably better than the HMD Skyline — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.

Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 53/100).

Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

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