Honor Magic V6 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Honor Magic V6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $1599 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic V6 leads — 82/100 vs 73/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic V6 has the bigger battery (6660 mAh vs 6000); the Honor Magic V6 is faster in AnTuTu (4,166,339 vs 1,757,044); the Honor Magic V6 is thinner (4.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic V6
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic V6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4166339 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6660 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $1599
- Better camera (78/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic V6 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the Honor Magic V6 scores 9 points higher (82/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 leads (78/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Honor Magic V6 — 72/100, 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 Magic V6 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Honor Magic V6 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (54/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic V6 | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4166339 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2848x2076 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6660 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 66W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 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 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×145.6×4.0 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 236 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1599 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic V6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic V6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2848x2076
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic V6
- 6660 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 66W
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic V6 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic V6 leads ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by 137.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $899. ZTE Axon 60 Ultra was $899 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra and the Honor Magic V6 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 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (78/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic V6 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (54/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic V6 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 edges out the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic V6 and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic V6 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 69/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic V6 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic V6 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Honor Magic V6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.