Honor 9S vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Honor 9S (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 18/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 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 9S doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9S
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Honor 9S better?
- Better portability (79/100 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 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 55 points higher (73/100 vs 18/100). 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 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (76/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (63/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (79/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9S | 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 | 5.5" | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 80W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 14 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 144 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $700 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9S and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Honor 9S by 89.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (76/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (84/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (63/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (79/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 55 points (73/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9S or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.