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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
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).
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
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 33.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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.