Honor 500 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $380 and $700. Both devices score the same overall rating of 73/100. Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 500 is faster in AnTuTu (2,344,395 vs 1,757,044); the Honor 500 is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.1mm).

Both devices scored the same rating of 73/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor 500

Performance 81
Display 85
Camera 58
Battery 71
Portability 62
Value for money 76

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

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

What makes Honor 500 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2344395 vs 1757044
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $700

  • Higher performance (81/100 vs 76/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (62/100 vs 30/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?


  • Better camera (78/100 vs 58/100)

Comparison verdict

The Honor 500 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra received the same MobileRank rating — 73/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, 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 Honor 500 is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 500 (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (62/100 vs 30/100).

Honor 500: The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor 500 ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 2344395 1757044
Geekbench Single 2072 2004
Geekbench Multi 6649 5311
Display 6.5" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2736 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 80W 80W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69K IP68
Dimensions 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm
Weight 198 g —
Launch price $380 $700

Camera comparison

Honor 500

  • Main: 200MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
camera

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

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

Display comparison

Honor 500

  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2736
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

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

Battery and charging

Honor 500

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

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

Overall performance score

We compared Honor 500 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
73/100
2344395 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
73/100 -33.4%
1757044 AnTuTu

Honor 500 leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 33.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor 500

$380

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

$700

Launch price difference: $320. Honor 500 was $320 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor 500 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 500 (78/100 vs 58/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (62/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor 500 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

Both devices scored 73/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Honor 500 (81/100 vs 76/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 58/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Honor 500 leads on performance (81/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Honor 500 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.