Honor 90 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Honor 90 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $400 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 61/100 (a 12-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 912,649); the Honor 90 is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 90
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Honor 90 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $700
- Better portability (71/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 912649
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1110
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3067
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 90 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 12 points higher (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor 90 — 50/100, 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 notably outperforms the Honor 90 (76/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Honor 90 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 90 (78/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (71/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 90 | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Accelerated Edition | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 912649 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1110 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3067 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2664x1200 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×74.1×7.8 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | — | |
| Launch price | $400 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Honor 90
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 90
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2664x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 90 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Honor 90 by 48.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Honor 90 was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 90 (76/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Honor 90 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor 90 (78/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 90 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (71/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 90 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor 90 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 90 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Honor 90 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 90 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 90 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor 90 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.