Honor 9A vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Honor 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 26/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 177,554); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9A doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9A
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Honor 9A better?
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9A vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 47 points higher (73/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (76/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9A notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (57/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9A | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 14 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $700 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9A and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Honor 9A by 89.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9A
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (76/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (84/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (78/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 9A and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9A notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (57/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9A or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9A by 47 points (73/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9A and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Honor 9A has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9A or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9A or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9A over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.