Honor 90 Pro vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

The Honor 90 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $500 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 70/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 1,463,370); the Honor 90 Pro is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.1mm).

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra edges out the Honor 90 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor 90 Pro

Performance 71
Display 83
Camera 71
Battery 60
Portability 58
Value for money 62

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

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

What makes Honor 90 Pro better?

  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $700

  • Better portability (58/100 vs 30/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 1463370
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 71/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 90 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 3 points higher (73/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Honor 90 Pro — 62/100, 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 ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Honor 90 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Honor 90 Pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (58/100 vs 30/100).

Honor 90 Pro: The Honor 90 Pro is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor 90 Pro ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1463370 1757044
Geekbench Single 1761 2004
Geekbench Multi 4688 5311
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2700x1224 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 100W 80W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 163.8×74.9×8.1 mm 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm
Weight 199 g —
Launch price $500 $700

Camera comparison

Honor 90 Pro

  • Main: 200MP f/1.65
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 50MP
71
camera

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

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

Display comparison

Honor 90 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2700x1224
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

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

Battery and charging

Honor 90 Pro

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

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

Overall performance score

We compared Honor 90 Pro and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 90 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
70/100
1463370 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
73/100 +16.7%
1757044 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Honor 90 Pro by 16.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor 90 Pro

$500

ZTE Axon 60 Ultra

$700

Launch price difference: $200. Honor 90 Pro was $200 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Honor 90 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Honor 90 Pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (58/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor 90 Pro or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra edges out the Honor 90 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor 90 Pro and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Honor 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 Pro or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 71/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 Pro or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Honor 90 Pro over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?

The Honor 90 Pro is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.