Honor Magic5 Lite vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Honor Magic5 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $300 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 51/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 592,015); the Honor Magic5 Lite is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic5 Lite
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic5 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $700
- Better portability (75/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic5 Lite vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 22 points higher (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Honor Magic5 Lite — 40/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (75/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic5 Lite | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×73.9×7.9 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | — | |
| Launch price | $300 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic5 Lite
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic5 Lite and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Honor Magic5 Lite by 66.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Honor Magic5 Lite was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (76/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic5 Lite significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (75/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor Magic5 Lite by 22 points (73/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic5 Lite and the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The Honor Magic5 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic5 Lite or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic5 Lite over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.